Dooley
The Kingston Trio
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(One for the money, two for the show, possum up the gum tree, do-si-do! Dooley was a good old man. He lived beyond the mill. Dooley had two daughters and a forty-gallon still. One gal watched the boiler, the other watched the spout. Mama corked the bottles and old Dooley fetched them out. Dooley, slippin' up the hollar. Dooley, tryin' to make a dollar. Dooley, give me a swaller and I'll pay you back some day. (Repeat last time.) The revenuers came for him, a-slippin' through the woods but Dooley kept behind them all and never lost his goods. Dooley was a trader when into town he come. Sugar by the bushel and molasses by the ton. I remember, very well, the day old Dooley died. The woman folk looked sorry and the men sat around and cried. Now, Dooley's on the mountain, he lies there, all alone. They put a jug beside him and a barrel for a stone. I'll pay you back some day. I'll pay you back some day.
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Written by: M. JAYNE, R. DILLARD
Lyrics © LYNNE GREEN-MELINCOFF D/B/A HOFFMAN HOUSE MUSIC
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12 facts about this song
Historical Context"Dooley" is a song performed by The Kingston Trio, an American folk and pop music group that managed to blend their music with a healthy dose of mainstream pop.
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Song OriginThe song was written by Rod McKuen, a popular American poet and singer, and it was then adapted by The Kingston Trio.
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Album"Dooley" is featured in the album "Goin' Places," which was released in 1961.
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ThemeThe song narrates the story of a mountain-dwelling moonshiner named Dooley, reflecting the folkloric and storytelling tradition prevalent in many folk songs.
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PopularityThe song is one of The Kingston Trio's most famous numbers, loved for its catchy tune and interesting narrative.
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Influence"Dooley" is one specimen of the folk revival movement that The Kingston Trio helped catalyze in the late 1950s and early 1960s in America, contributing to folk music's growing popularity.
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StyleThis song, like many of The Kingston Trio's hits, uses a lively, uptempo sound that belies the often serious or melancholic matter of the lyrics.
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Song StructureThe song follows a classic verse-chorus structure, making it easily memorable and fitted for group sing-a-longs.
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Musical InstrumentsThe song prominently features the use of acoustic guitar and banjo, reflecting the traditional musical accompaniment of folk songs.
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Cover Versions"Dooley" has been covered by other popular country and folk bands, demonstrating its enduring appeal and influence in the genre.
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Live Performances"Dooley" often forms part of The Kingston Trio's concert set lists, reflecting its ongoing popularity among fans.
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The Story behind SongIt's often suggested that Dooley' is actually based on Marvin 'Popcorn' Sutton, a legendary Appalachian moonshiner who lived in the same region and era as the fictional Dooley.
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