16 Feb
2024
16 Feb
'24
5:50 p.m.
Interesting thread, everyone!
I do not know if the ties between “Jump Jim Crow” and “Jump Jim Joe” are melodic or lyrics
or both. i just know that I don’t do it anymore, and in the world of music education it
is less and less done. It definitely resides in the category of Dances With Racist Roots.
For me, it was a beloved dance/singing game, and I did not feel comfortable “just”
altering it.
Instead, I was inspired to write something that would have some ties to folk music….and
would have some of the same appeal as JJJ. I am attaching my creation of "Popcorn
Dance", which is loosely based on the tune, Soldiers Joy. Please use with joy and
playfulness!
Regarding the New England Dancing Masters and JJJ, they have renamed their collection
(which was originally titled “Jump Jim Joe”), as Rise Sally Rise. Here is their statement
about that, which includes some very interesting links to the history of the song ‘Jump
Jim Joe’ and other good links to articles on minstrelsy.
https://dancingmasters.com/jump-jim-joe <https://dancingmasters.com/jump-jim-joe>
Additonally, Peter and Mary Alice Amidon have written a singing game titled “Jump in the
Valley.” That is different from their collection titled Down in the Valley. I do not
know if “Jump in the Valley” is included in any of their publications, but I am sure Peter
Amidon would be happy to respond to any questions about this. ….And possibly share their
dance with you if you asked. Website: https://amidoncommunitymusic.com
<https://amidoncommunitymusic.com/>
Thanks all,
sue
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On Feb 16, 2024, at 4:05 PM, Patricia Campbell
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I always wondered if it was the lyrics or the tune or both. I tried to research the tune
and did not find anything that confirmed it (definitely the lyrics). For awhile I made up
my own words to the tune, but I stopped b/c I still wasn't sure...
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On Fri, Feb 16, 2024 at 10:36 AM Sue C. Hulsether via Contra Callers
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Peter Amidon and the New England Dancing Master have written and published a similar
singing game— different melody and words (original) called, I believe, “Jump in the
Valley.” I feel like “Jump Jim Joe” is mostly NOT done these days due to it being a
direct adaptation of “Jump Jim Crow”.
I myself wrote an original singing/ jumping dance called “The Popcorn Dance.” Written
roughly to the tune of Soldiers Joy. It is yet unpublished but I am happy to share it
with individuals directly.
Sue Hulsether
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newdayhoedown(a)icloud.com <mailto:newdayhoedown@icloud.com>
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On Feb 15, 2024, at 1:15 PM, Jerome Grisanti via
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I understand that the childrens' singing game/dance I knew as Jump Jim Joe isn't
used as such anymore due to its racist origins.
I'm wondering whether another text and dance has been set to that tune. It was such a
short and easy song, very accessible to early primary grades.
Thanks!
Jerome
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