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POLITIC. AKA and see "Nigger in the Woodpile." Old-Time, Breakdown. A cousin to "Martha Campbell (1)," notes John Hartford. The euphemistic title "Politic" was employed by John Hartford (1937-2001) for the tune originally known as "Nigger in the Woodpile."

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Recorded sources: Rounder 0442, John Hartford – “Hamilton Ironworks” (2001).

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Hear John Hartford's recording of "Politic" on youtube.com [1]




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