Wreck of the Tennessee Gravy Train
| "Wreck of the Tennessee Gravy Train" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Uncle Dave Macon | |
| Written | 1930 |
| Published | 1952 in Anthology of American Folk Music |
| Writer | Uncle Dave Macon |
| Language | English |
| Recorded by | New Lost City Ramblers, Mike Seeger |
The "Wreck of the Tennessee Gravy Train" is a folk song about politicians and bank failures. It is based on a true incident in Tennessee in 1930. After a scandal involving awarding contracts without bids, Henry Horton was re-elected governor of Tennessee. The Caldwell Company Bank collapsed soon afterward, leaving the state 6 million dollars in debt. An impeachment attempt against Horton was unsuccessful, but he did not run for an additional term. The affair also ruined the career of Senator Luke Lea.
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