Boomer's Story
Contributors
Date
30 April 1989
Track ID
90853
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1989.045
Original Tape ID
Summary
American country song in which the singer describes his life rambling around the country.
Item Notes
Credited by Ry Cooder as a traditional song; however, the earliest incarnation is by Bud Billings (aka Frank Luther) and Carson Robison in a performance recorded at the studio at Liederkranz Hall in New York on September 9, 1929 (Victor V-40139); Robison was awarded copyright of the song. Guitar accompaniment. Recorded at Girvan Folk Festival.
Recording Location
County - Ayrshire
Parish - Girvan
Village/Place - Girvan
Language
English
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good