Old Joe Clark
Traditional
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- [Traditional]
- Language
- English
- Comments
- Fiddle tune widely known throughout southeastern United States. Researchers have found several possible origins of this tune based on the lives of real Joe Clarks in Virginia, Kentucky & Maryland. Old Joe Clark may even have started out as a ballad which then later became a popular fiddle tune, instead of the lyrics being added to an already existing fiddle tune. Others suggest it first circulated in children's tradition and in play-parties and later was introduced into the fiddle and banjo world.
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