Subject: RE: Origins: woody guthrie 'miner's song' - adapted? From: GUEST,Guest Date: 08 Aug 22 - 02:43 PM Thanks, Hootenanny! So it seems that structurally and rhythmically, at least, it's like a traditional reel. |
Subject: RE: Origins: woody guthrie 'miner's song' - adapted? From: GUEST,Hootenanny Date: 08 Aug 22 - 09:54 AM After a brief listen try the following Hop High Ladies ? Mis McClouds Reel? Does Your Horse Carry Double ? Did You Ever See the Devil Uncle Joe Uncle Joe ?? |
Subject: RE: Origins: woody guthrie 'miner's song' - adapted? From: MaJoC the Filk Date: 08 Aug 22 - 05:57 AM > I'm not quite ready to admit that she might know something I don't. You could always try the "Remind me, please" ploy [snip: saga of my use thereof in trouble tickets] |
Subject: RE: Origins: woody guthrie 'miner's song' - adapted? From: Joe Offer Date: 08 Aug 22 - 01:09 AM It reminds me of a camp song my sister used to sing, "tiny-o." I never have been able to find the lyrics to that song. I suppose I could ask her, but even at the age of 74, I'm not quite ready to admit that she might know something I don't. |
Subject: RE: Origins: woody guthrie 'miner's song' - adapted? From: GUEST,Guest Date: 08 Aug 22 - 12:35 AM Thanks for that, Joe. The tune does kind of feel generic. Yet I'm not thinking of any specific song that goes to this tune. |
Subject: ADD: Miner's Song (Woody Guthrie) From: Joe Offer Date: 08 Aug 22 - 12:27 AM Gee, it sounds like a lot of songs. For the record, here are the lyrics: MINER'S SONG CHORUS: Precious metal is hard to find Perfect ruby is hard to find Good-shaped diamond's hard to find CHORUS Nice round pearl's hard to find Old Sam Digger is hard to find Nice-shaped woman is hard to find CHORUS Way down yonder on the buckskin road Sharecrop bottom a few days ago Climb way up to the forks of the tree CHORUS
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Subject: Origins: woody guthrie 'miner's song' - adapted? From: GUEST,Guest Date: 08 Aug 22 - 12:14 AM This is a question about the origin of Woody's "Miner's Song" https://woodyguthrie.org/Lyrics/Miners_Song.htm On the above site, it says "Words and Music adapted by Woody Guthrie". I'm curious what is was adapted from. The tune sounds like a children's song. Is it perhaps traditional? Thanks! |
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