It's a "black folk song" (author unknown) - modelled on the mildly-racist 1920s song "The Darktown Strutters' Ball". Frank learned it from the Persuasions, who learned it from the Clovers, who learned it from....someone.
For another rude variation on the "Darktown" theme - consult Banjo Ikey Robinson...
It's a "black folk song" (author unknown) - modelled on the mildly-racist 1920s song "The Darktown Strutters' Ball". Frank learned it from the Persuasions, who learned it from the Clovers, who learned it from....someone. For another rude variation on the "Darktown" theme - consult Banjo Ikey Robinson...