Old Dan Tucker - Wikipedia
"Old Dan Tucker," also known as "Ole Dan Tucker," "Dan Tucker," and other variants, is an American popular song. Its origins remain obscure; the tune may have come from oral tradition, and the words may have been written by songwriter and performer Dan Emmett .
Old Dan Tucker: About the Song - Ballad of America
"Old Dan Tucker" is an American folk song from the 19th century. This page has lyrics, video, audio, and song history.
“Old Dan Tucker” - Georgia Historical Society
Born in Virginia, February 14, 1744, Daniel Tucker came here to take up a land grant. A revolutionary soldier, planter and minister, he owned and operated Tucker’s Ferry near his home. He died April 7, 1818 -- but not “of a toothache in his heel.”
Civil War Lyrics Old Dan Tucker by Dan Emmet | Civil War Music
Published in 1843 by Dan Emmett (the author of “Dixie”), who also claimed authorship, “Old Dan Tucker” may have evolved from a popular slaves song about a part-time minister who lived near Elberton, Georgia. The song was popular around both Northern and Southern campfires.
Old Dan Tucker Lyrics - Laura Ingalls Wilder Little House on the ...
Old Dan Tucker Lyrics. Lyrics by Daniel Decatur Emmett. Old Dan Tucker was a fine old man. He washed his face in the frying pan. He combed his hair with a wagon wheel. And died of the toothache in his heel. Chorus: Get out the way for old Dan Tucker. He’s too late to git his supper.
Dan Tucker’s Grave, Elbert County - Vanishing Georgia: …
May 15, 2024 · Elbert County’s Dan Tucker was Daniel Tucker (14 February 1740-7 April 1818), a Virginia native who served as a captain of the Amelia County Militia during the Revolutionary War. For his service, he was awarded a land grant on the Georgia frontier.
Daniel Decatur Emmett – Old Dan Tucker Lyrics - Genius
Old Dan Tucker Lyrics: Old Dan Tucker was a fine old man / Washed his face with a fryin' pan / Combed his hair with a wagon wheel / And died with a toothache in his heel / Get out the...
Old Dan Tucker - Wikisource, the free online library
Jun 18, 2024 · Old Dan Tucker. by Daniel Decatur Emmett. →. sister projects: Wikipedia article, Commons category, Wikidata item. Legend states that Emmett composed the tune when he was only 14 years old, naming the title character for himself and his dog, Tucker.
Old Dan Tucker - Library of Congress
- "Old Dan Tucker" appears on the American popular music scene in 1843, when it was published by Dan Emmett, an important performer on the minstrel stage.
Old Dan Tucker's Grave - Explore Georgia
"Old Dan Tucker's Grave" is the burial site of Reverend Daniel Tucker, who came to Elbert County to take up a land grant and became one of the county's most useful and best-known citizens.