Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)

Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn) dates to 1844 and is an American traditional song with roots in 19th-century minstrel and folk traditions. The song circulated widely in the United States and later became part of both folk revival and children’s song repertoires, with notable recordings by artists such as Burl Ives and Lead Belly. Details: – Song: Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn) – American traditional – First published: 1844, United States – Solo acoustic folk performance by Jason Paul