Leroy Speaks to the Local Board

X-Tra · USA

Leroy Speaks to the Local Board – Leroy Black (A-side label)

Artist: Leroy Black
Title: Leroy Speaks to the Local Board
Release: Leroy Black Meets Mr. Par / Leroy Speaks to the Local Board
Label: X-Tra
Format: 7" · Single
Language: English
Country: USA
Songwriter: J. Norris
Genre: Spoken Word · Comedy · Novelty
Primary theme: US 'Patriotic' / Pro-Government / Anti-Protest Songs

Annotation

Leroy Speaks to the Local Board (Black, Leroy) Comedy, spoken-word. African-American. Draft. Leroy called the draft board having received a letter from the president. Says he doesn't know the president. Also he has served his time (in prison). Been married 14 times, has many children. Also has very bad health. Draft dodging.

Annotation by Justin A. Brummer

Notes

Orange X-Tra Records label, 45 rpm, Side 2; "Leroy Speaks to the Local Board" (J. Norris), Leber Pub. BMI, time 2:37. No catalogue number is printed on this side. [From the record sleeve and labels]

Themes

Draft Dodger · WW2 · American Revolution · Alamo · Draft

In collections

Draft Songs · US 'Patriotic' / Pro-Government / Anti-Protest Songs [War Years]