Illini Statesmen

This is the famous big tag book compiled by David Wright. It is posted here simply because there seems to be no definitive site to link to. If you know of a more recent edition or a website where this book is maintained, please contact our webmaster!

What you'll find in this 46-page book is a collection of over 100 tags, transcribed by David, along with the editorial help of Jim Bagby, Jim Henry, Kevin Keller, and David Krause. Of course there are all sorts of variations on many of these tags, but the author has attempted to record them as they were usually sung. David has also made an effort to track down the origins of these tags where possible. You'll find the tags indexed by title, first line, common name, arranger, and performers.

Enjoy singing them! Tags are one of the most unique aspects of barbershop music, and tag singing is a great way to meet fellow barbershoppers!