The song was written by Henry C. Work --- an abolitionist --- in 1862 prior to issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation (which took affect Jan. 1,1863) by President Lincoln. While its lyrics are comical and is in what at the time was called "Ethiopian Dialect," it underlying meaning was a promise of freedom which awaited millions of African Americans. In 1865, Work composed his most famous work: Marching Through Georgia.
This flag has 35 stars, as did the flag of the USA after the addition of West Virginia to the Union in 1863. As this song is from that period I thought it'd be fitting.
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MauserKar98k 1 week ago
Who says old cartoons are bad and corrupt? I would never have looked up or played this song if it wasn't for Tex Avery and his classic cartoons.
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The song was written by Henry C. Work --- an abolitionist --- in 1862 prior to issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation (which took affect Jan. 1,1863) by President Lincoln. While its lyrics are comical and is in what at the time was called "Ethiopian Dialect," it underlying meaning was a promise of freedom which awaited millions of African Americans. In 1865, Work composed his most famous work: Marching Through Georgia.
agatematt 2 months ago
@agatematt I agree. I find this song intensely moving.. and i'm as white as Charles himself :P
ajferet 2 months ago
Thumbs up if the Wolf from Droopy cartoons brought u here
clockwerk35 3 months ago 11
@clockwerk35 you better believe it sheepherder! Nice performance bally!
bottomshot 2 months ago
I absolutely love this song--it's a parody on nearly everyone--the Rebs, the Union soldiers, the blacks, the planters, etc...!
galoon 4 months ago
I can't stop listening to this. I think it's very good comedy to us reenactors. The description of the master fits some Farbs i know
0TheWeatherman1 6 months ago
@0TheWeatherman1 oh yeah it does!
DrKorn5 1 month ago
This flag has 35 stars, as did the flag of the USA after the addition of West Virginia to the Union in 1863. As this song is from that period I thought it'd be fitting.
ballyawful 7 months ago 6
Looks right to me. What number of stars were you hoping for during the American Civil War...?
JoeStracke 7 months ago
anyone count the stars on this flag? good job. fuck you, but good job.
luckyjack1805 8 months ago