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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Power, Neil P.
Other Authors: Walsh, Luke, Halley, M.
Language:unknown
Published: 1987
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/munfla_list/id/3813
Description
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.