Thomas Hampson - Poor old Joe 

I grew up loving this song, but it was always called, "Old Black Joe." I love it!

Whoever "rectified" the title and lyrics must feel Oh So Noble. I hope it wasn't the artists themselves.

I love it !

this was recorded by paul robeson under the same title. "poor old" or "od black", still a beautiful song.

This ring works better at a slower tempo. It’s a lament for lost youth. Sad and slow.

This is the beautiful Foster tune "Old Black Joe." Pathetic attempt at political correctness? Beautiful rendition in spite of the ridculousness of the title change.

Don't just the lyrics, Thomas... It's history. The song is Old Black Joe, as you undoubtedly know. I doubt that any black person would be offended by the true lyrics. Am I wrong? I don't know. The sentiment is lovely but I'm a white guy so what do I know about the sensitivities of a black person. Probably nothing.

Hmmm. It was known as 'Poor Old Joe' long before the recent awareness of political correctness. So perhaps the sentiment of the song transcends such issues.

The woke police wreck another great song. What’s wrong with original lyrics, “Old Black Joe”?