This tune thought to have originated in northern Mississippi in theTennessee River region near Hardin County, Tennessee. 

Going up to Hamburg, pretty little lady, 

Going up to Hamburg to get me a dram.

Item Description

Title: Going to Hamburg.

Creator: Astrausky, Sandol; MacLeod, Rory; Brown University Old-Time String Band. 

Source: (an) Archive of Old-time Music. 

Description: The Brown University Old-Time String Band, led and joined by instructors Sandol Astrausky and Rory MacLeod, practice getting this tune up to speed. At the end of each semester, the band/class hosts a square dance for students and community members. It is the final project of the class. 

Place: Orwig Music Library classroom 315, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.

Date: March 12, 2024. 

Rights: This resource is provided for educational purposes. Please cite all references to this item.