Tune Req: Sweet Evalina? / Sweet Evelina

Subject: Sweet Evalina
From: Dulci46
Date: 24 Mar 00 - 10:41 PM

I am looking for the tune to Sweet Evalina. I already have the lyrics and chords, need the notes. Also who wrote this

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Sweet Evalina
From: Dale Rose
Date: 24 Mar 00 - 10:49 PM

That's an easy one. We've discussed this before, and the Sheet Music is at The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music SWEET EVELINA. As to authorship, all I have EVER found, including asking scholars who would know if ANYONE knew, was Words by M., Melody by T. That is likely the best anyone is ever going to do since it was published in 1863.

To find the earlier discussions, just put Evelina in the search box. Evalina might pull you up some threads, too.

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Sweet Evalina
From: Dale Rose
Date: 24 Mar 00 - 10:54 PM

I think the reference for EVELINA has gone beyond our search engine's capabilities, but the one with an A, can still be located, just set the filter to three years.

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Sweet Evalina
From: Dulci46
Date: 24 Mar 00 - 11:18 PM

Thanks, I forgot to look at Levysheetmusic.

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Sweet Evalina
From:
Date: 25 May 00 - 05:12 AM

I know the melody to this tune, I have midi files but don't know how to work them. I can sing and play the song for you on the guitar and mail you a copy of it if you like. just leave me your address and I will send them off. Got this tune from Phil Winslow in Mapleton Maine about three years ago. Hoping to hear from you. Dewaine

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Sweet Evalina
From: Sondy
Date: 09 Oct 00 - 02:16 PM

Hi. I need the chords or notes for Sweet evalina....Our Dulcimer group wants to play the song. Thanks

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Sweet Evalina
From: Sondy
Date: 09 Oct 00 - 02:19 PM

Hi. I need the chords or notes to Sweet Evalina. Thanks.......

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Sweet Evalina
From: Sorcha
Date: 09 Oct 00 - 02:42 PM

I posted the abc notation in one of the Missing Tunes threads. No chords, tho. Can you read/translate abc? If so, I will go find it, and post it here.

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Sweet Evalina
From: GUEST,Lyle
Date: 09 Oct 00 - 03:49 PM

Can't help with notes, but you can hear it played here:

2. More American Civil War Music (1861-1865) The American 19th century music of the Civil War (1861-1865). Monitor page: URL: http://www.pdmusic.org/civilwar2.html

Go down to 1863 and click it on.

Lyle

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Sweet Evalina
From: Dale Rose
Date: 09 Oct 00 - 08:43 PM

I have put up a Real Audio of Sweet Evalena/Evalina/Evelina by Lulu Belle and Scotty. It is what I call an orphan file, as there are no links to the song on my pages, just here.

Since I already have a picture of L&S on my experimental picture page, here is the location for that. No extra charge for the pics of Patsy Montana, Grandpa Jones, Ian Tyson, and The Magnolia Sisters who all happen to be on that page at the moment ~~ tomorrow, who knows who'll be there?

I also have recordings by The Blue Sky Boys and by Kenny Baker (guitar, not fiddle!) and Josh Graves, if anyone is interested.

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Sweet Evalina
From: Irish sergeant
Date: 10 Oct 00 - 09:46 AM

Sondy: All the above advice in this thread will serve you well. I taught myself the song and I play it in C and G7 but it will be different for dulcimer. Good luck and it's a great song. I sing it often at reenactments. Kindest reguards, Neil