- Written by
- [Traditional]
- Language
- English
- Comments
- Although first recorded by Fiddlin' John Carson in 1927, variants of this song go back to 19th century minstrel shows or possibly earlier. It appears to be related to several religious songs including "Ain't It a Shame to Work on Sunday."
- Licensing
- Request a synchronization license
Versions
It's a Shame to Whip Your Wife on Sunday written by [Traditional] English
| Title | Performer | Release date | Info | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It's a Shame to Whip Your Wife on Sunday | Fiddlin' John Carson and His Virginia Reelers | July 25, 1927 | First recording on March 17, 1927 First release |
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| It's a Shame to Beat Your Wife | The New Lost City Ramblers | December 1958 | |||
| Don't Whip Your Wife on Sunday | Albert Hash & The Whitetop Mountain Band | 1977 | |||
| It's a Shame | Cathy Fink | 1984 | |||
| It's a Shame to Whip Your Wife on Sunday | The Drovers Old Time Medicine Show | 1996 |