Cotton-eyed Joe

Subject: Cotton-eyed Joe
From: GUEST,Sheila
Date: 09 Feb 02 - 05:17 PM

Does anyone know the background to this song? I was told Joe had cataracts, but the lyrics in the database make him sound very dapper. By the way, thanks for all the help and opinions re "Jimmy Crack Corn". My written-in thanks didn't make it through. Sheila

Subject: RE: Cotton-eyed Joe
From: GUEST,CLETUS
Date: 09 Feb 02 - 05:29 PM

Iffen I wuz yu Ide giv thizzeer thred a try

Jest giv her a click rite cheer

CLETUS

Subject: RE: Cotton-eyed Joe
From: DougR
Date: 09 Feb 02 - 10:13 PM

Thanks, Cletus, for providing that blue clicky. That thread originated when I was going though a hard time and I missed it I guess. I love that song, but I was under the impression that there was the one Burl Ives recorded, which is mentioned in the thread, and another with a different tune and a faster beat used for square dances.

DougR

Subject: RE: Cotton-eyed Joe
From: GUEST,Sheila
Date: 10 Feb 02 - 02:00 PM

Very interesting and informative. Thank you.

Subject: RE: Cotton-eyed Joe
From: Fiolar
Date: 11 Feb 02 - 06:02 AM

Apparently the tune to "Cotton Eyed Joe" was originally based on the Irish tune "The Mountain Top."

Subject: RE: Cotton-eyed Joe
From: Big Tim
Date: 11 Feb 02 - 03:01 PM

Fantastic tune, just back from Nashville where I got Bob Wills version, glad to hear that it may be an Irish tune!

Subject: RE: Cotton-eyed Joe
From: CapriUni
Date: 12 Feb 02 - 12:56 AM

So, does "The Mountain Top" have lyrics of its own, or is it a stand-alone tune?

Subject: RE: Cotton-eyed Joe
From: Fiolar
Date: 12 Feb 02 - 08:58 AM

As far as I aware it is a standalone tune. If you can get hold of "The Chieftains 10", both are played on the recording.

Subject: RE: Cotton-eyed Joe
From: GUEST,anonamoys
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 05:50 PM

hi i am learning the dance and lyrics of cotton eye joe song

Subject: RE: Cotton-eyed Joe
From: Mr Happy
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 08:56 PM

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