[Dixielandjazz] Snag it

Bill Haesler bhaesler at bigpond.net.au
Tue Apr 2 23:27:21 PDT 2013


Glen Page wrote:
> Seems to me that the verse of Snag It is referring to working conditions in
> the Pen, or possibly on the chain gang.
> " Captain, Captain"...in charge of the work gang... "must be
> cross" because the workers are not keeping on schedule [and] he
> is not letting  them"knock off" at twelve o'clock... for lunch or a break. 

Dear Glen,
Like it!
Like it!
It certainly beats the "get it, improvisation" suggestion.
Very kind regards,
Bill.



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