"Big Joe Mufferaw" is a single by Canadian country music artist Stompin' Tom Connors written about French Canadian folk hero Big Joe Mufferaw. It was re-recorded in 1999 for his Move Along With Stompin' Tom album. The song describes the following tall tales, with many references to the Ottawa Valley:
"Big Joe Mufferaw" | ||||
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Single by Stompin' Tom Connors | ||||
from the album Stompin' Tom Meets Big Joe Mufferaw | ||||
Released | 2000, 1970 | |||
Recorded | 1970, 1999 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Label | Dominion | |||
Songwriter(s) | Tom Connors | |||
Stompin' Tom Connors singles chronology | ||||
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"Big Joe Mufferaw" debuted at number 43 on the RPM Country Singles chart on March 14, 1970.[1] It peaked at number 1 on May 23, 1970.[2] The song was number 9 on the RPM Magazine Top 100 CanCon Country tracks compiled for the June 22, 1998, issue.[3] A cover by Dave Carlisle reached number 68 in Canada in 1973.[4]
Chart (1970) | Peak position |
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Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 1 |