Here is a note of interest from Wikipedia re: the missing verse:
"Before recording the song, McClintock cleaned it up considerably from the version he sang as a street busker in the 1890's. Originally the song described a child being recruited into hobo life by tales of the "big rock candy mountain". In later years, when McClintock appeared in court as part of a copyright dispute, he cited the original words of the song, the last stanza " (the missing verse Postie218 refers to.)
@BBYMRLCCOTN The punk rolled up his big blue eyes And said to the jocker, "Sandy, I've hiked and hiked and wandered too, But I ain't seen any candy. I've hiked and hiked till my feet are sore And I'll be damned if I hike any more To be buggered sore like a hobo's whore In the Big Rock Candy Mountains."
I'm glad you like it! Vernon Dalhart has always been one of my favorites. Be sure to check out the other videos I have on my channel. I have posted over 900 old time recordings from the 20's and 30's. Enjoy, and I hope you have a great day, Brian
Where is this kind of country music now?
Ferrum2004 5 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Vernon Dalhart
Great tenor banjo riffs. Anyone know of a recording that contains all the verses?
PanWilson 6 months ago
Here is a note of interest from Wikipedia re: the missing verse:
"Before recording the song, McClintock cleaned it up considerably from the version he sang as a street busker in the 1890's. Originally the song described a child being recruited into hobo life by tales of the "big rock candy mountain". In later years, when McClintock appeared in court as part of a copyright dispute, he cited the original words of the song, the last stanza " (the missing verse Postie218 refers to.)
tink00000000 1 year ago
It's missing a verse.
Postie218 1 year ago
Which verse?
BBYMRLCCOTN 1 year ago
@BBYMRLCCOTN The punk rolled up his big blue eyes And said to the jocker, "Sandy, I've hiked and hiked and wandered too, But I ain't seen any candy. I've hiked and hiked till my feet are sore And I'll be damned if I hike any more To be buggered sore like a hobo's whore In the Big Rock Candy Mountains."
Postie218 1 year ago 3
Plus..Brother,Where Art Thou
smoke2099 1 year ago
Thanks! I will
Trioptic3D 1 year ago
This song is awesome! The L. L. Bean put me on to this joint.
Trioptic3D 1 year ago
I'm glad you like it! Vernon Dalhart has always been one of my favorites. Be sure to check out the other videos I have on my channel. I have posted over 900 old time recordings from the 20's and 30's. Enjoy, and I hope you have a great day, Brian
BBYMRLCCOTN 1 year ago