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Jonny Boker, or De Broken Yoke In De Coaling Ground

This song, first published in 1840, is said to have been written by a Billy Moon in the late 1830's. It is the first song Joe Sweeney is documented as publicly performing.

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Comment by Al Smitley on February 27, 2015 at 1:31pm

Nice job. Nice pace.

Comment by Tim Twiss on February 27, 2015 at 1:34pm
GREAT version. I like the slight pause.
Comment by Paul Draper on February 27, 2015 at 1:49pm
Thanks. I would have blown right through it had you not mentioned the fermata.
Comment by Tim Twiss on February 27, 2015 at 2:05pm

Yes, such a little thing. But then again, this is a simple music, and little things have a huge effect.

Comment by Strumelia on February 27, 2015 at 4:45pm

Paul i just love your voice!

Comment by Paul Draper on February 27, 2015 at 5:06pm
Thanks for your encouragement, Lisa.

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