Story Behind The Song
Hurdy Gurdy Girls recruited in Germany and brought to America to entertain miners in the "Wild West." Some became prostitutes, some became prominent citizens.
Song Description
Hurdy Gurdy Girls Dance for money in Virginia City
| Song Length |
3:19 |
Genre |
Blues - Country, Blues - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male/Female |
| Mood |
Content |
Subject |
Pimp, Prostitute, History, Past |
| Similar Artists |
Willie Nelson, Jim Croce |
Language |
English |