They play 'Old Dan Tucker,' and all manner of tunes.
"Old Dan Tucker" entered the folk vernacular around the same time.
Dan Tucker is both the teller and subject of the story.
"Old Dan Tucker" entered American folklore soon after it was written.
"Old Dan Tucker" entered the folklore of slaves as well.
The original "Old Dan Tucker" and most folk variants are not political in nature.
Rhythm is perhaps the most important component of "Old Dan Tucker".
"Old Dan Tucker" was, of course, intended for stage performance.
"Old Dan Tucker" does show evidence of black influence.
The second dam was given as OK by Dan Tucker.