Steamboat 'Round the Bend: Songs and Stories of the Mississippi

Author and journalist Ben Lucien Burman (1896–1984) brings together a collection of original stories and songs dealing with life and experiences on the Mississippi River. He tells of the origins of various folk songs, picturesque characters along the river, Captain Bill and his showboat, and “Judge Honey,” who referred to people appearing in his courtroom as “Honey”—hence the nickname. Harmonica player Eddy Manson (1919–1996) provides the musical background on this spoken word recording. Biographies of both performers begin the liner notes, followed by Burman’s short essay, “Music on the Mississippi.”

Track Listing

101	The River's Still Rugged Ben Lucien Burman, Eddy Manson	05:08
102	The Shanty Boats Ben Lucien Burman, Eddy Manson	04:02
103	Humor on the River Ben Lucien Burman, Eddy Manson	05:50
104	Showboat Ben Lucien Burman, Eddy Manson	05:10
105	How Folk Songs Grow Ben Lucien Burman, Eddy Manson	07:45
201	Picturesque Characters Ben Lucien Burman, Eddy Manson	04:56
202	Unnatural History Ben Lucien Burman, Eddy Manson	07:20
203	Fire on the Mountian Ben Lucien Burman, Eddy Manson	02:46
204	The Lower River Ben Lucien Burman, Eddy Manson	04:38
205	Cumberland River Justice Ben Lucien Burman, Eddy Manson	05:46