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"Truthful Parson Brown"
Sheet music, 1928
Song
WrittenWillard Robison
Released1928

"Truthful Parson Brown" is a popular American song with music and lyrics by Willard Robison. The song was published in 1928.

Meanings

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One set of notes for radio announcers in the late 1920s "describes [the song] as "dusky.""[1]

Notable Recordings

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Performance in The Broadway Melody

It was featured in the 1929 musical film The Broadway Melody performed by the Biltmore Quartet.[2]

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band recorded a version released in 2016 as part of a 50 year anniversary disc.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Shirley, Wayne D. (1999). "Religion in Rhythm: William Grant Still's Orchestrations for Willard Robison's "Deep River Hour"". Black Music Research Journal. 19 (1): 26. doi:10.2307/779272. ISSN 0276-3605.
  2. ^ Barrios, Richard (1995). A song in the dark. Oxford University Press (published July 13, 1995). p. 71. ISBN 9780195088113.
  3. ^ "Circlin' Back – Celebrating 50 Years (Live)". Retrieved 2024-10-12.