Waist Deep in the Big Muddy Waist Deep in the Big Muddy "Waist Deep in the Big Muddy" is a song written by Pete Seeger in 1967 and made famous because of its censorship from "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour". The song tells the story of a platoon wading in a river in Louisiana on a practice patrol in 1942. Imperiously ignoring his sergeant's concerns, the captain orders the platoon to continue with himself in the lead until they are finally up to their necks. Suddenly, the captain drowns and the sergeant instantly orders the unit to turn back to the original shore. It turns out
Muddy Run (Maurice River tributary) Muddy Run (Maurice River tributary) Muddy Run is a tributary of the Maurice River in southwestern New Jersey in the United States. It flows in a generally southeastern direction through southern Gloucester County. Muddy Run (Maurice River) (section) Begins at Palatine Lake and next Travels South East To Cenertion Lake. Then on To Parvin State Park and Parvin Lake. All Are In Salem County Including, The Last Lake in The Muddy Run Chain. is Known As Rainbow Lake. Approximately 3 More Miles South, it Joins into The Maurice River, Where it Also Passes Into Cumberland County at A Place Long