"It's basically a worker that works unskilled hard labor" I've tried to present the comments in chronological order with the oldest comment given first, the numbers may not always reflect that chronological order.) (These comment are numbered for references purposes. (Then we get our pay, just watching kids on circus day) With happy hearts, "It's circus day today" (When we get our pay, we throw our money all away) Just by listening to it I get filled by energy. I was really surprised it wasn't up on youtube, because Song of the Roustabouts is probably my favorite song, not only from Dumbo, but from any of Walt's films. The content of this post is presented for educational, cultural, and sociological purposes.ĭumbo - Song of the Roustabouts (English + subs) However, some other comments on that YouTube comment thread include pejorative references, profanity, and other content that may be inappropriate for children. WARNING: All comments that are quoted in this post are free of pejoratives and profanity.
*Click for lyrics to a version of the Old Time Music song "Roustabouts" (also known as "High Hop Lula" and similar titles.)Īlso click for a pancocojams post about "Chanties Sung By Black Circus Work Crews". In addition, some comments & Links to comments about the movie "Dumbo"'s depiction of the crows is found in the Addendum to this post. These comments are from the featured YouTube video's viewer comment thread. This post features a video of "Song Of The Roustabouts", lyrics for that song, and selected comments about the alleged racism in the visual depiction of the roustabouts, and in the lyrics of that song.
#Dumbo songs how to#
"Dumbo" is a story about an elephant who is ostrazised because of his big ears but who learns how to fly with the help of his friends the crows.
I happened upon Walt Disney's "Song Of The Roustabouts" while searching for information about and lyrics to the Old Time music song entitled "Roustabouts".* Disney's "Song Of The Roustabouts" is included in his 1941 animated movie "Dumbo".
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