Talk:Big Long Slidin' Thing

Songwriters
The co-writer credit intrigues me. Is it Leroy Kirkland (named in that article as Leroy E. Kirkland, and suggested here as Leroy Edward Kirkland) or Eddie Kirkland (someone else). The present article for this song cites both names, which is obviously a nonsense. Conversely, I don't think co-author Mamie Thomas is disputed anywhere. Thanks, - Derek R Bullamore (talk) 23:07, 22 February 2024 (UTC)
 * You may have an interest in, or a view on, this catchy ditty's authorship. - Derek R Bullamore (talk) 22:43, 25 February 2024 (UTC)
 * Regardless of what Allmusic says, I think it's highly unlikely to be this Eddie Kirkland. Far more likely is Leroy Kirkland, who worked with Washington and many others.  But, I don't have definitive proof.  Ghmyrtle (talk) 09:47, 26 February 2024 (UTC)
 * Yes, I was tending to lean that way. It is that lack of definite proof/reliable source(s), which is so frustrating.  Thanks anyway. - Derek R Bullamore (talk) 15:08, 26 February 2024 (UTC)
 * Leroy Kirkland and Mamie Thomas worked together on other material like this, this, etc.. Clearly, it should be Leroy here.  I'll change it...  Ghmyrtle (talk) 09:46, 27 February 2024 (UTC)
 * You are right; the circumstantial evidence is overwhelming. Good old reliable source (ie. it is trustworthy) Discogs agree, which Wikipedia deems 'unreliable'; whilst AllMusic is seen as 'reliable', is a nonsense.  I have probably banged on about this previously, but it really annoys me that Wikipedia cover all user-generated sources with the same blanket. Bastards.  Anyhow, off my high horse and thanks for the alterations.  I have brushed up the article on Leroy Kirkland too. - Derek R Bullamore (talk) 14:19, 27 February 2024 (UTC)