"Carve Dat Possum" is a minstrel song written in 1875 by Sam Lucas. Very popular in its time, it tells of hunting and preparing a possum to eat. The chorus:
The song, as published by Lucas, is in 2/4 time.
References
Bibliography
Johnson, James Weldon. Black Manhattan: Account of the Development of Harlem. New York: Alfred A Knopf (1930).
Lucas, Sam. "Carve Dat Possum" (sheet music). Boston: John F. Perry & Co. (1875).
Harry C. Browne and the Peerless Quartet - Carve Dat Possum
Harry C. Browne and the Peerless Quartet - Carve Dat Possum
from the compilation "Stomp and Swerve - American Music Gets Hot" (Archeophone Records)
published: 31 Mar 2012
Carve Dat 'Possum
Clarke Buehling plays early "minstrel" banjo. "Carve Dat 'Possum" was written by Sam Lucas, arranged by A. Baur in "College Songs for Banjo," 1888.
published: 13 Dec 2009
Uncle Dave Macon - Carve That Possum
published: 21 Mar 2009
Carve Dat Possum
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Carve Dat Possum · Home Front
Unpacking the Past
℗ 2013 Home Front
Released on: 2013-05-01
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published: 02 Jul 2015
Carve Dat 'Possum / Swaine Buckley's Jig
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Carve Dat 'Possum / Swaine Buckley's Jig · Clarke Buehling
Out of His Gourd: Early American Gourd Banjo Instrumentals and Songs
℗ 2007 Clarke Buehling
Released on: 2007-01-01
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published: 22 Aug 2015
Carve Dat Possum
Words and music by Sam Lucas, published 1875. I was inspired to learn this song by Dave Kirchner's performance at the Antietam Early Banjo Gathering, 2014.
published: 19 Aug 2014
CARVE DAT POSSUM by Harry C Browne 1917
CARVE DAT POSSUM by Harry C Browne, recorded in 1917. An old folk song. Enjoy!
published: 17 Oct 2015
Carve That Possum
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Carve That Possum · Uncle Dave Macon
The Very Best Of
℗ 2009 Master Classics Records
Released on: 2009-10-01
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published: 25 Dec 2014
Carve That Possum
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Carve That Possum · Southern Culture On The Skids
Plastic Seat Sweat
℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Producer: Southern Culture On The Skids
Producer, Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mixer: Mark Williams
Associated Performer, Tuba: Chris Bess
Associated Performer, Trombone: Scott Davis
Associated Performer, Saxophone: Bill Nitter
Composer Lyricist: Unknown Writer
Composer Lyricist: Traditional
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Carve Dat 'Possum / Swaine Buckley's Jig · Clarke Buehling
Out of His Gourd: Early American Gourd Banjo Instrumentals and Songs
...
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Carve Dat 'Possum / Swaine Buckley's Jig · Clarke Buehling
Out of His Gourd: Early American Gourd Banjo Instrumentals and Songs
℗ 2007 Clarke Buehling
Released on: 2007-01-01
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Carve Dat 'Possum / Swaine Buckley's Jig · Clarke Buehling
Out of His Gourd: Early American Gourd Banjo Instrumentals and Songs
℗ 2007 Clarke Buehling
Released on: 2007-01-01
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Words and music by Sam Lucas, published 1875. I was inspired to learn this song by Dave Kirchner's performance at the Antietam Early Banjo Gathering, 2014.
Words and music by Sam Lucas, published 1875. I was inspired to learn this song by Dave Kirchner's performance at the Antietam Early Banjo Gathering, 2014.
Words and music by Sam Lucas, published 1875. I was inspired to learn this song by Dave Kirchner's performance at the Antietam Early Banjo Gathering, 2014.
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Carve That Possum · Uncle Dave Macon
The Very Best Of
℗ 2009 Master Classics Records
Released on: 2009-10-01
...
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Carve That Possum · Uncle Dave Macon
The Very Best Of
℗ 2009 Master Classics Records
Released on: 2009-10-01
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Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Carve That Possum · Uncle Dave Macon
The Very Best Of
℗ 2009 Master Classics Records
Released on: 2009-10-01
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Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Carve That Possum · Southern Culture On The Skids
Plastic Seat Sweat
℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1...
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Carve That Possum · Southern Culture On The Skids
Plastic Seat Sweat
℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Producer: Southern Culture On The Skids
Producer, Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mixer: Mark Williams
Associated Performer, Tuba: Chris Bess
Associated Performer, Trombone: Scott Davis
Associated Performer, Saxophone: Bill Nitter
Composer Lyricist: Unknown Writer
Composer Lyricist: Traditional
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Carve That Possum · Southern Culture On The Skids
Plastic Seat Sweat
℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Producer: Southern Culture On The Skids
Producer, Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mixer: Mark Williams
Associated Performer, Tuba: Chris Bess
Associated Performer, Trombone: Scott Davis
Associated Performer, Saxophone: Bill Nitter
Composer Lyricist: Unknown Writer
Composer Lyricist: Traditional
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Provided to YouTube by CDBaby
Carve Dat 'Possum / Swaine Buckley's Jig · Clarke Buehling
Out of His Gourd: Early American Gourd Banjo Instrumentals and Songs
℗ 2007 Clarke Buehling
Released on: 2007-01-01
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Words and music by Sam Lucas, published 1875. I was inspired to learn this song by Dave Kirchner's performance at the Antietam Early Banjo Gathering, 2014.
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Carve That Possum · Uncle Dave Macon
The Very Best Of
℗ 2009 Master Classics Records
Released on: 2009-10-01
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Carve That Possum · Southern Culture On The Skids
Plastic Seat Sweat
℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Producer: Southern Culture On The Skids
Producer, Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mixer: Mark Williams
Associated Performer, Tuba: Chris Bess
Associated Performer, Trombone: Scott Davis
Associated Performer, Saxophone: Bill Nitter
Composer Lyricist: Unknown Writer
Composer Lyricist: Traditional
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by CDBaby
Carve Dat 'Possum / Swaine Buckley's Jig · Clarke Buehling
Out of His Gourd: Early American Gourd Banjo Instrumentals and Songs
℗ 2007 Clarke Buehling
Released on: 2007-01-01
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Words and music by Sam Lucas, published 1875. I was inspired to learn this song by Dave Kirchner's performance at the Antietam Early Banjo Gathering, 2014.
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Carve That Possum · Uncle Dave Macon
The Very Best Of
℗ 2009 Master Classics Records
Released on: 2009-10-01
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Carve That Possum · Southern Culture On The Skids
Plastic Seat Sweat
℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Producer: Southern Culture On The Skids
Producer, Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mixer: Mark Williams
Associated Performer, Tuba: Chris Bess
Associated Performer, Trombone: Scott Davis
Associated Performer, Saxophone: Bill Nitter
Composer Lyricist: Unknown Writer
Composer Lyricist: Traditional
Auto-generated by YouTube.
"Carve Dat Possum" is a minstrel song written in 1875 by Sam Lucas. Very popular in its time, it tells of hunting and preparing a possum to eat. The chorus:
The song, as published by Lucas, is in 2/4 time.
References
Bibliography
Johnson, James Weldon. Black Manhattan: Account of the Development of Harlem. New York: Alfred A Knopf (1930).
Lucas, Sam. "Carve Dat Possum" (sheet music). Boston: John F. Perry & Co. (1875).
“The Elks expect ‘to carve dat ‘possum and to carve him to the heart,” wrote The JamestownAlert. “Tradition has it that ‘possum meat is good and sweet.” ... Recipes on the modern internet include various versions of roast ‘possum with stuffing.