One theory regarding this work claims that it was originally performed by Ben and Lew Snowden. It was written as a "walkaround," and the final verse features Will-the-weaver. Abraham (+) Lincoln ordered a performance of this song upon hearing of Robert E. Lee's surrender. Di
One theory regarding this work claims that it was originally performed by Ben and Lew Snowden. It was written as a "walkaround," and the final verse features Will-the-weaver. Abraham (+) Lincoln ordered a performance of this song upon hearing of Robert E. Lee's surrender. Disowned by its composer Daniel Decatur Emmett, it was more famously performed by opponents of the (*) Civil Rights movement, and at Jefferson Davis's inauguration. For 10 points, name this minstrel song beginning "I wish I was in the land of cotton", which has become synonymous with segregation and the Southern US.
One theory regarding this work claims that it was originally performed by Ben and Lew Snowden.
"Dixie"