RUM, BY GUM

As a follow-up to the previous post, I thought I'd post a video of the Chad Mitchell Trio singing "Rum, By Gum."  But (grumble, grumble) I could not readily find one.

So here's a version by the Briton Ensemble:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_Pl4hVmZjs

And a ukulele version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSG42utafpY

And a guy named Raymond Crooke on the guitar:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDimySc1JQs

And a pretty elaborate version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88bU_iSGa7E

And here's the song done to a Morris Dance:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in5_YhI1X3U

Many years ago, a neighbor of mine named Anne Quigley wrote an additional verse to the song:

     Beware of plum pudding,
     The kind that they light;
     They drench it in brandy
     So it will ignite.
     The thought is revolting
     To temperate folk --
     For people get drunk
     From inhaling the smoke!

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Unsolicited Plug:

And speaking of the Chad Mitchell Trio, with the recent death of member Joe Frazier the group has decided to disband.   Their farewell concert has been scheduled for Sunday, November 16, in the greater-D.C. area.  Joining Chad and Mike will be Ron Greenstein, bass accompanist who has been filling on vocals for Joe over the past few months, and Paul Prestopino, the incredibly talented back up player for the trio (and for Peter, Paul and Mary and many other top folk groups -- Paul is the one in the background with the pastel overalls), and at least one surprise mystery guest.  Although this will not be their last appearance (they are scheduled to perform a cruise in 2015), this will be their last concert.  If you are a fan and happen to be in the area, this is something you will not want to miss.

Details, as they come up, will be available at the World Folk Music Association website, WFMA.net.