Jump on the band-wagon

Posted by Lewis on October 24, 2008 at 15:50

I've only just wondered when and where the phrase to 'jump on the band-wagon' - meaning to follow something after it has become successful - started.

is it to do with parades and floats?

• Jump on the band-wagon ESC 24/October/08
  • Jump on the band-wagon Smokey Stover 24/October/08