“Oh California”
Description
"I come from Salem City with my washbowl on my knee. I'm going to California The gold dust for to see." A parody of "Oh! Susanna," telling of the sea voyage to San Francisco. The singer of course expects to get rich
Historical references
- 1849 - California gold rush
Cross references
- cf. "Oh! Susanna" (tune)
References
- Shay-SeaSongs, pp. 114-117, "I Come from Salem City" (1 text, 1 tune)
- DT, OHCALIF*
- Roud #8824
- BI, ShaSS114