Written in 1899 by Kerry Mills, complete with the racially offensive words, "Whistling Rufus" had become a traditional standard by the 1920s. Natives of Franklin, Tnnessee, Sam(1894-1975) and Kirk (1899-1983) were stars of the Grand Old Opry for decades.
Sam Mc Gee,lead vocal, guitar; Kirk McGee, tenor vocal, banjo$3 Jasper "Mazy" Todd, fiddle
Nrw York NY 5/11/27 Vocalion 5170
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