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The song was first recorded by McClintock, also known by his " hobo " name of Haywire Mac.

McClintock claimed credit for writing the song, though it was likely partially based on other ballads, including An Invitation to Lubberland and The Apple-Knocker's Lament.

Other popular itinerant songs of the day such as " Hobo's Paradise ", " Hobo Heaven ", " Sweet Potato Mountains " and " Little Streams of Whiskey " likely served as inspiration, as they mention concepts similar to those in Big Rock Candy Mountain.