Stephen Foster - Old Folks at Home - Deanna Durbin
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God bless you, Stephen Foster.
2 years ago 28
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@lynwood77 Paul Robeson, African American, possessed one of the finest voices ever; he uses "darkies," same as Ms. Durbin.
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Darkie, darkie, darkie. Sue me.
They ain't a 'darkie' there ain't happy.
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So what happen to that good old America!!?
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@Cheeseburgeh Nice Girl
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Comments like those of lynwood77 are the reason that race will never leave the American discourse. Our beloved America was born with this original sin, and evidently, it will never be erased, no matter how much we Americans try. Very sad.
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Haha I live on the Suwannee River!
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Is this from a movie? If so, does anyone know what movie it is?
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I love this song!!!!
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@lynwood77 It doesn't matter what race the singer is, and by implying that it does matter, you are the one being racist. The lyrics of the song would be exactly the same if they were sung by a black person.
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I live way down upon the Suwannee River. Love this song <3
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This is a beautiful song. However, just because the song is a sympathetic portrayal of African Americans does not mean that its racist characteristics are unimportant, particularly when the song is sung by a white woman.
lynwood77 3 months ago
@lynwood77 And by mentioning Deanna Durbin's ethnicity in connection to this song, you are the one being a racist.
violinthief 3 months ago 12
2:24....she says darkie!....racist
Bradman77 1 year ago
"Old Folks at Home", composed in 1851, was the first song written that was both sympathetic to blacks and from their point of view. It is not racist at all. For example, "colored" and "negro" used to be complimentary terms, which is why charitable organizations like the NAACP and UNCF have them in their names. Sadly, many people, like yourself, are ignorant and have kneejerk reactions, which is why Foster's original beautiful lyrics have been abandoned in the Florida state song.
violinthief 1 year ago 91