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: The "Mister Tally Man" was a real figure who inventoried the load; workers could only leave once he had finished counting their tally.

: The song gained a new generation of fans when its "six foot, seven foot, eight foot bunch" line was sampled by Lil Wayne in his 2011 hit "6 Foot 7 Foot". Harry Belafonte- Day-O Lyrics Video

: The traditional call-and-response style used in the song served to build community and synchronize the rhythm of labor among workers. Pop Culture Legacy : The "Mister Tally Man" was a real