Jake Leg Rag

Key of D. Two parts. 

• Harry Bolick's version is great fun [bandcamp]. He wrote the book on Mississippi fiddle tunes.

Jake Leg?

Jake Leg was a form of paralysis that appeared when USA lived under the prohibition-of-alcohol amendment to the constitution. Jake Leg was brought on by drinking Jake, a liquor substitute. 

Not to be confused with...

• The East River String Band performed Jake Leg Blues [utoob].

• The Ray Brothers recorded Jake Leg Wobble [utoob] and I Got the Jake Leg Too [utoob] on 78.

• The Allen Brothers recorded Jake Leg Blues [utoob non-video] on 78. 

• Asa Martin recorded Jake Leg Blues [utoob non-video] on 78.