Words, Wood & Wire
The History of Southern Illinois as Told Through Songs and Musical Instruments
When Mama Goes To Quarreling
Sung by L. M. Sutherland at the age of 75
May 1, 1952
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This song was written in 1950 by Mr. L. M. Sutherland, and was recorded May 1, 1952 by Professor McIntosh in Flora, Illinois. The lyrics reveal the composer's take on the characteristics of a number of different religious denominations that can be found in the Southern Illinois region. Sutherland accompanies himself in this recording on the 5-string banjo, an instrument he reveals he had played since the age of eight. His clean, rolling style of chording in this song is the result of 67 years of practice.
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