I have discussed previously how Buzzy’s Grandfather Austin Ridgell (far right in above photo) lived with them on the farm and that the old guy was very mean to the kids and vice versa (click here.)
Buzzy told me how they would sing this song to him “I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead You Rascal You.”
Released in 1929 by Sam Theard, the song was written about some guy who ran off with the dude’s wife. Seems like Sam should have directed some of that vitriol at his wife instead.
I heard an updated version of this on a Californication episode and have it here for you (below.)
That I managed to link up Great Grand Dad Austin with an episode of Californication is one of my better Two-For-Tuesday pairings wouldn’t you agree?