Henry Box Brown featuring Lloyd of the Deedle Deedle Dees

Recorded on February 23, 2011 using a Flip Video camera.

Words and music by Lloyd Miller and Paul Reyes (c) (p) 2007

Based on the true story of Henry Brown. Henry mailed himself to freedom from slavery in a box.

Buy the album that features "Henry Box Brown" and other songs by Lloyd and the Deedle Deedle Dees: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/deedle2

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[SingalongwithLloyd]

Oh yeah: my e-mail is thedeedledeedledees AT yahoo DOT com

[SingalongwithLloyd]

@bessjernigan 1989 E-mail me your address and I'll send your class a copy of the album. Where's your school? The Deedle Deedle Dees travel a lot and would be happy to come perform in person.

Btw, the song is free to stream on the Deedle Deedle Dees myspace if you want to hear right away.

[bessjernigan1989]

Totally using this with my students. We are learning about Henry Box Brown and the Underground Railroad. Thanks, my friend. They are going to LOVE this!