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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.

It was featured in the 1929 musical film The Broadway Melody performed by the Biltmore Quartet.[1]

Meanings

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One set of notes for radio announcers in the late 1920s "describes [the song] as "dusky.""[2]

Notable Recordings

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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. ^ Barrios, Richard (1995). A song in the dark. Oxford University Press (published July 13, 1995). p. 71. ISBN 9780195088113.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Circlin' Back – Celebrating 50 Years (Live)". Retrieved 2024-10-12.