Society's Child

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Society's Child was a music club located in the former Dale's Cellar at 1927 7th Avenue North in downtown Birmingham near Linn Park.

It was opened in 1968 by guitarist David Walbert, son of Jim and Eileen Walbert. He and singer Jackie Dicie formed a folk duo that served as a house band. Nell Carter was also a frequent performer. The club did not sell alcohol, and was open to minors. It closed in the early to mid-1970s.

"Society's Child" was the name of a song written by Janis Ian in 1965 about an interracial romance. The song became a controversial nationwide hit in 1967.

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References

  • Haden, Courtney (July 31, 2008) "Friendly folk: Local music lovers get a BFF." Birmingham Weekly
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