Annotation:Big Footed Nigger (2)

Find traditional instrumental music

X:0 T: No Score C: The Traditional Tune Archive M: K: x



BIG FOOTED NIGGER[1] [2]. Old-Time, Breakdown. Related to "Streak o' Lean Streak o' Fat," "Hell Broke Loose in Georgia (1)," as recorded by the Skillet Lickers. Fiddlin' John Carson (north Georgia) recorded "Big Footed N....r [2]" on a 78 RPM, and it was also in the repertoire of Clyde and John Troxell under this title. See also Howdy Forrester's cognate "Possum up a Gum Stump (2)."

Additional notes

Source for notated version: -

Printed sources : -

Recorded sources: -



Back to Big Footed Nigger (2)


  1. Some of items in the Traditional Tune Archive may contain offensive language or negative stereotypes. Such materials should be seen in the context of the time period and as a reflection of the attitudes of the time. The items are part of the historical record, and do not represent the views of the administrators of this site.