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Haywire Mac

Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock
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Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock (1882–1957) was a man of many colors. In addition to serving in the Philippines as a civilian in the military during the Spanish-American War, he worked on the railroad, as a cowboy, stevedore, and as a union organizer with the "Wobblies" (Industrial Workers of the World). In the 1920s he got his start in radio. Sam Eskin, folk singer and folk song collector of renown, made these recordings of Haywire Mac in 1953. In addition to Haywire Mac's singing, some tracks include brief snippets of Eskin interviewing Haywire Mac. Liner notes are not available for this album; biographical information for both Haywire Mac and Sam Eskin can be found on FW05272.

Track Listing

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Casey Jones Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 3:31
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Subic Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 3:06
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Stung Right Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 2:47
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Outside Dan Murphy's Door Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 2:01
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Long Haired Preacher (Preacher and the Slave) Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 3:18
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Captain Simmons and Mr. Simms Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 7:12
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Jordan Is a Hard Road to Travel Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 2:04
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Darkie Uncle Ned Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 2:01
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Hedge Hog Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 1:04
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Uncle Jim's Rebel Soldier (Oh, I'm a Good Old Rebel) Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 2:41
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Paddy Clancy Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 2:01
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Pete Wells and the Negro Fireman Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 2:28
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Sweet Violets Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 1:22
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Utah Carol Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 1:32
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There is Nothing New in Automobiles Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 5:21

Album Info

Catalog Number

COOK01124

Year(s) Released

1950

Label/Collection

Cook Records

Genre(s)

American Folk; Spoken Word

Country(s)

United States

Culture Group(s)

Anglo-American

Instrument(s)

Guitar; Vocals

Credit(s)

Sam Eskin - Recorder
 Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock - Artist
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