Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosFrom Y'all to Yo?0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -6:44-6:44Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Lexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosSubscribe to listenFrom Y'all to Yo? When did "yo" migrate to the end of sentences?John McWhorterDec 04, 2022∙ Paid13Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMore7ShareThe Spinners in 1980Does Pervis Jackson say “y’all” or “yo” during the 1976 song “Toni My Love” by The Spinners? It’s hard to tell — which may the point. John explains.Listen to this episode with a 7-day free trialSubscribe to Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios to listen to this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.Already a paid subscriber? Sign inLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosA podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.A podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedAppears in episodeJohn McWhorterRecent EpisodesThe American Accent Came First11 hrs ago • John McWhorterOversleeping at the SleepoverMay 20 • John McWhorterThe Story of UsApr 22 • John McWhorterFire, Die, RimMar 11 • John McWhorterHither and YonJan 7 • John McWhorterDown the Rabbit HoleNov 27, 2024 • John McWhorterGiving You the BusinessOct 15, 2024 • John McWhorterWhen Is Code-Switching Inappropriate?Sep 9, 2024 • John McWhorter