Possum on a Rail

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 Theme code Index    1234 3332
 Also known as    Raccoon on a Rail
 Composer/Core Source    Biography:Lonnie Ellis
 Region    United States
 Genre/Style    Old-Time
 Meter/Rhythm    Reel (single/double)
 Key/Tonic of    G
 Accidental    1 sharp
 Mode    Ionian (Major)
 Time signature    2/4
 History    USA(Deep South)
 Structure    AABB'
 Editor/Compiler    Biography:Sara Lee Johnson
 Book/Manuscript title    Book:The Kitchen Musician: Occasional Collection of Old-Timey Fiddle Tunes for Hammer Dulcimer Fiddle etc.
 Tune and/or Page number    p. 14
 Year of publication/Date of MS    1982
 Artist    Biography:Mississippi Possum Hunters
 Title of recording    Possum on a Rail
 Record label/Catalogue nr.    Victor 23595 (78 RPM)
 Year recorded    1930
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