Old Dan Tucker - Structure

Structure

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You can download the clip or download a player to play the clip in your browser. First verse and chorus as performed by bluegrass band Jim Smoak & The Louisiana Honeydrippers in 1960. Note the accent on the second and fourth beats and the rhythmic text declamation.

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