Nelly Bly

$1.80 + appl. sales tax

This delightful love song alludes, in the first verse, to “bring the broom along;” probably referring to the African-American wedding custom of “jumping the broom.” The singer’s affection for Nelly is shown in the verse, “heart warm as (a) cup... Read More

Item(s) subject to stock availability from our store and publishers. Learn more SKU: FSH-392-02592 Category: Tag:

Stephen Foster

Description

This delightful love song alludes, in the first verse, to “bring the broom along;” probably referring to the African-American wedding custom of “jumping the broom.” The singer’s affection for Nelly is shown in the verse, “heart warm as (a) cup of tea; And bigger than the sweet potato down in Tennessee.” Years after it was published it was adopted as a campaign song for Abraham Lincoln.

Author: Stephen Foster

Medium: Part

SKU: FSH-392-02592