1922 Victor Coon Song 78, NIGGER LOVES HIS POSSUM, It's A Classic
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There was a time when, in American households, the expression "sung by Collins & Harlan" was instantly recognized, like an advertising jingle of the future such as "like a rock." In the case of the popular vocal duo of the early 19th century, the comparison with a truck commercial serves a more literal purpose than simply pointing out how fleeting popular taste is or how quickly both stars and headlights can dim. Baritone Arthur Collins and tenor Byron Harlan were actually such large men that they were sometimes introduced as "the Half Ton Duo." Collins was such a heavy piece of human machinery that when he accidentally stepped on a trap door backstage in 1921, the contraption gave way and the singer didn't stop falling until he hit the basement. It took him two years to recover, but either member of the duo could be said to have earned a lengthy hiatus, not to take the accident lightly.
This record features Possum and Turkey in the Straw performed by Billy Golden. This particular record is fairly common but it is in such outstanding condition it is probably better than 80% of the copies out there. It is in E+ condition. Buyer will include $5 for shipping. Thanks.
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