The Ram
Occupational song about the difficulties in keeping Newfoundland railroad lines clear of snow. Mentions local place names (Black Duck, Water Street). Includes incident of snow plow striking ram. Ends with a verse about carousing during off-work hours. Informant (on tape) claims sing is "100 yea...
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1987
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Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/munfla_list/id/3813 |
Summary: | Occupational song about the difficulties in keeping Newfoundland railroad lines clear of snow. Mentions local place names (Black Duck, Water Street). Includes incident of snow plow striking ram. Ends with a verse about carousing during off-work hours. Informant (on tape) claims sing is "100 years old". Because of local place names and textual indications, assume local composition. |
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