The American History Podcast, Season 2, Episode 21, Confrontation.

Welcome to the American History podcast.

Hosted by Sean Worswick.

Thank you. Posted by Sean Worswick. All right, so welcome back.

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Now, before we get into the meat of the episode, I'd just like to start off with a bit of a song.

I guess we'll call this the song of the week now that this is becoming kind of a tradition. This particular song is a favorite of mine. It was made famous in the 60s by the animals, although it's not really from the 60s. The song is the house of the rising sun. This tune is said to be from as far back as the 18th century and the first known lyrics date back to as early as 1905.

Now, this version here is by Woody Guthrie, and it was recorded in 1947.

Thanks to the Internet Archive for making this possible.

Anyways, here it is. We'll see you on the other side.

... We'll see you on the other side. There is a house in New Orleans, they call a Rhine and sign, Bill the ruin of a minnie, poor gal and ye, oh God, I'm one.

If I'd listen to what Mama said, I'd have been at home today.

Being so young and foolish, poor boy, I let a gambler lead me astray.

My mother, she's a tailor, she sold those new blue jeans.

My sweetheart, he's a drunkard Lord drinks down in New Orleans.

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