“The Uncle Dan Song”
Author: Dan Riley
Earliest date: 1957 (Ives-DullCare)
Found in: Canada(Mar)
Description
"A sly young maid" warns Uncle Dan of a predatory widow who "set her cap" for him. He thanks the maid for the warning; if she marries she should treat her man well but "if he should die and you want another man, Just clear the road for Uncle Dan"
Recordings
- Mary Cousins, "The Uncle Dan Song" (on MREIves01)
References
- Ives-DullCare, pp. 48-49, 256, "The Uncle Dan Song" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #13998
- BI, IvDC048
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