West Virginia Folklore (1950s), especially children's rhymes (Liar Liar, 1958)

[Jesse Sheidlower]

On Thu, Mar 03, 2005 at 05:14:36AM -0800, Jonathan Lighter wrote:
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> Also, the "whiskey / duck" rhyme is commonly found in the "Rye Whiskey" song.

And loads of blues songs, most prominently (perhaps) Sleepy
John Estes' "Diving Duck Blues". I've always liked the version
in Furry Lewis' "I Will Turn Your Money Green".

Jesse Sheidlower
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