50+ MusicOct 28
"Big Bad John" is a country song written and originally performed by #JimmyDean. It was released in September 1961 and by the beginning of November it had gone to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It won Dean the 1962 #GrammyAwardForBestCountryAndWesternRecording, and was nominated for the #GrammyAwardForSongOfTheYear. The song and its sequels tell a story typical of #AmericanFolklore, reminiscent of #PaulBunyan or #JohnHenry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQd_IsKfpgM
Jimmy Dean "Big Bad John" on The Ed Sullivan Show

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50+ MusicSep 11, 2025
"Big Bad John" is a country song written and originally performed by #JimmyDean. It was released in September 1961 and by the beginning of November it had gone to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It won Dean the 1962 #GrammyAwardForBestCountryAndWesternRecording, and was nominated for the #GrammyAwardForSongOfTheYear. The song and its sequels tell a story typical of #AmericanFolklore, reminiscent of #PaulBunyan or #JohnHenry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQd_IsKfpgM
Jimmy Dean "Big Bad John" on The Ed Sullivan Show

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Scouter MomJul 15, 2025

Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox are iconic figures in American folklore 🌲🪓. Their epic tales are a hit among Scouts, inspiring creativity and teamwork. From creating the Great Lakes to flipping pancakes as big as houses, their stories fuel imagination and laughter around the campfire. Sharing these tall tales helps Scouts practice public speaking and boosts confidence. Keep this storytelling tradition alive! 🔥

https://scoutermom.com/24779/the-legend-of-paul-bunyan/

#CampfireFun #ScoutStories #TallTales #PaulBunyan

Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox: Campfire Fun for 2025

The legend of Paul Bunyan tells the story of a giant lumberjack and his faithful blue ox, Babe, whose adventures shaped the land and inspired generations. From creating the Great Lakes to flipping house-sized pancakes, Paul’s tall tales highlight themes of teamwork, perseverance, and imagination. Originating in lumber camps, these stories were passed down to…

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Ed Wilk antifascistMay 3, 2025

https://bsky.app/profile/shing.bsky.social/post/3lo5r7zwlqs2j

#mayday #Godzilla #PaulBunyan #Babetheblueox #ChunderRoad

shing yin khor (@shing.bsky.social)

I made a silent puppet film about Godzilla vs. Paul Bunyan. (thank you to @iamchubbybunny.bsky.social for Japanese translations and @okaywolf.ink for clanky piano!!)

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Christian AlvarezFeb 4, 2025
A giant statue of Paul Bunyan in the Village of Akeley, MN. Shot in Sept 2024.

#PaulBunyan #Statues #sculpture #art #Minnesota #MinnesotaPhotos #photography #travel #travelphotos #travelphotography #shotoniphone #pixelfed
Gay CurmudgeonDec 5, 2024
High School Bud, Elaine, rides Paul Bunyan's dog, Sport, in Brainard, Minnesota. The year of the Bicentennial, 1976. #minnesota #brainard #brainardminnesota #paulbunyan #sport #lumberjack #talltales #folktales #folkhero #folkheroes #midwest #bicentennial #1970s
Gay CurmudgeonDec 2, 2024
Bicentennial Vacation in Brainard, Minnesota, the birthplace of Paul Bunyan. #vacation #bicentennial #brainard #minnesota #brainardminnesota #paulbunyan #talltales #midwest #midweststates
Gay CurmudgeonNov 29, 2024
A Bicentennial Vacation in Brainard, Minnesota, Home of Paul Bunyan! Summer, 1976. #paulbunyan #brainard #minnesota #vacation #bicentennial #1970s #1976 #holiday #travel #camping #glamping #lakes #lakeside #summer
Allyn (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈Sep 12, 2024
#uppermichigan #UP #michigan #travel #adventure #vanlife #rvlife #winnebago #winnebagoera #lakemichigan #highway2 #lighthouse #seulchoix #manistique #paulbunyan #statue #marina #lake #kayaking #boondocking https://natureisourmedicine.com/f/seul-choix-point-lighthouse---20jun2024
Seul Choix Point Lighthouse - 20JUN2024

I saw a sign for a lighthouse, so there I went. Unfortunately, I just missed the museum. The water in the bay is crystal clear. I spoke to a man preparing his boat, he said the wind direction was perfect for fishing. ...

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Atlas ObscuraAug 30, 2024

Paul Bunyan Muffler Man in Cheshire, Connecticut

A 26-foot-tall fiberglass American legend stands proudly here.#paulbunyan #mufflermen #statues #section-Atlas
Paul Bunyan Muffler Man

Paul Bunyan Muffler Man

A 26-foot-tall fiberglass American legend stands proudly here.

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