I didn't even know Ram Jam covered the song, nor did I know it was a cadence ditty for negro Confederate soldiers. Learn something new every day. But seriously- haven't ANY of you white boys (or brothers) seen "The Last Waltz"? The farewell concert by The Band, circa 1978? DVD commonly available, with Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm & Co. performing that very song- and a lot better to boot. Czech it out.
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