BUFFALO GALS

Now literally 'world-famous', the song known as "Buffalo Gals" is generally credited to one John Hodges (1821-1891), whose minstrel-stage character was called "Cool White." However, that name is only its last name, established after its 1848 publishing by the minstrel group, the Ethiopian Serenaders. It had also seen published versions under the title "Lubly Fan", by Hodges/'Cool White' in 1844; "De New York Gals", by C.G. Christman, similar but different, also in 1844; another version titled "Bowery Gals", published in a 'songster' (collection of contemporary songs) in 1845, and in again in 1849, in "The Ethiopian Glee Book: containing songs by the Christy Minstrels."
In addition to becoming widely popular by virtue of its insistent rhythm and catchy melody, both the Ethiopian Serenaders and the Christy Minstrels were well-known for adapting the chorus of the song to celebrate the name of the city or town where they were performing - Charleston Gals, Pittsburgh Gals, Louisville Gals, Gettysburg Gals - thus virtually guaranteeing a special spot in the memory of anyone who heard it.

[@frasermcburney270]

IT'S FUNNY HOW THINGS ARE I'M 75 YEARS OLD AND WHEN I WAS IN GRADE SCHOOL IN MONTREAL QUEBEC WE WHERE TAUGHT ALL THE SONGS OF THE OLD SOUTH. STEVEN FOSTER WAS A WORLD WIDE SONG WRITER AND MY DAD WOULD TALK ABOUT HIM AND SHOW ME THE HOTEL WHERE STEVEN FOSTER STAYED. BUT TODAY SCHOOLS DON'T TEACH THE KIDS THE OLD SONGS. IT'S TOO BAD EDUCATION HAS FALLEN.

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

TELL ME ABOUT IT ! I'm 80, and most of the songs on our first 2 albums we learned in grade school just like you ! Thanks for your comment, friend !!

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Good luck, Noah !@@NoahJohnson7452

[@Carys211]

Education has fallen, I left my woke college on the first day.

[@HellsFury-fu3qk]

I can only envy those who got to see y'all perform.

[@michaelclark2458]

Always a good day when you release songs. Thanks for your contributions to the world with your musical gifting.

[@tombankwel4822]

What a beautiful song, aint No one like you southern gentlemen, and southern gals, gourgeus, southern belle golden hair and just georgous thanks 😊😊

[@tombankwel4822]

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[@morgothsring2275]

It’s a damn shame y’all retired. Seems there ain’t very many folk like you ‘round no more.

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Ain't he right ?!?

[@donc9751]

I always enjoy hearing your band!!! Very enjoyable music that takes me away from today!

[@SiegfriedGony]

I am one of your biggest fan from the other side of the ocean, luv' your music & traditions !

[@TadeodeWiesent7]

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[@RetreatfarmFarmvilleVirginia]

Great song, i remember hearing in the old Movie "My Darling Clementine" at the O.K. Coral and in the movie "It's a Wonderful life" With Jimmy Stewart.

[@1089maul]

Great rendition gents. Really enjoyed it. Regards from the UK. Bob

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Can't believe I got 2 at one time! THANKS! I knew the other by the tune but was raised on this one, words and all. Have a fine rest of the winter and spring'll be here and yall will have a crop harvested before we thaw out! God Bless from your not too far away neighbor!

[@thepathofeden73]

Absolutely love yalls songs, helps me work more efficiently. God bless yall

[@MakeNumismaticsGreatAgain]

Awesome rendition! Thanks as always!

[@babynose6]

Beautiful song, always a good day when 2nd South Carolina uploads!

[@luke2019]

I'll drink to that, sounds quite interesting.

[@dguy0386]

surprised there aren't any comments about this being in It's a Wonderful Life! guess I'll just fix that right now, fun song!

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

WE used to talk about it now and again 'round the campfire some nights... It's a REAL fun song to play too.

[@brednot]

You guys should come play for my U.S. History class

[@LostInMarxism]

Sadly, Father Time grabbed them... years ago. Retired they be.

[@brednot]

@@LostInMarxism Really? I had hoped to see them play at some point. That is really such a great shame.

[@andre_deboer]

reminds me that "two and a half episode" where Charlie sings this one.

[@ryanaustin4998]

The song is originally about the prostitutes that populated Buffalo, New York’s Erie Canal district, and was later adapted to whatever town a minstrel group was playing in. Also, George and Edwin Christy formed their group in Buffalo, and where they invented the concept of the minstrel show. Famous Jigg dancer Kitty O’Neil also hailed from Buffalo, and popularized dancing to the song that was later attributed to / named ‘Kitty O’Shea”.

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Good to know ! I think we knew some of that... Not sure the Christy's 'invented' the minstrel show, though. Pretty sure it was Dan Emmett and the Virginia Minstrels in 1843... Just sayin'.

[@averageperson613]

Thank you for inspiring me to play my harmonica again

[@andre_deboer]

i love south Carolina culture!

[@samuelwilliams2245]

Very nice

[@watch-Dominion-2018]

awesome 👏👏

[@iamthegreenarrow762]

This is really good

[@barneyporter6138]

I love your music

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Thanks, Barney !

[@milesfre]

Cool to find this video as a buffalonian

[@FernandodelCorazondeJesu-iv3ku]

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[@SAP38033]

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[@loganplank504]

Odin the all father, protect, give wisdom to, and strengthen texas! SKAL!

[@kazakhstanenjoyer8487]

Q errar Q bush

[@Ruhroldscout]

❤ I love your music