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Re: John Hardy




Brett Kuskopf wrote:

> Does anyone know who Leadbelly (Huddie Ledbetter)is refering to in his track
> 'John Hardy'?

No -- but I am reminded that the interpolated line, "Hurry up and
die then," is one of the greatest asides in all of literature in English.

Most such songs, even if there was an "original," have very little to
do with whatever event provided the seed. Guthrie's "Deportee" is one
exception.

Carrol





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