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Thread #14287   Message #121785
Posted By: Steve Latimer
07-Oct-99 - 03:36 PM
Thread Name: They don't write love songs like (Pig in a Pen)
Subject: They don't write love songs like this
I bought a used Bluegrass compilation CD the other day. I have always enjoyed Ralph Stanley and/or The Stanley Brothers. This CD included "Pig In A Pen" (search Piginpen on the DT). I was floored by this song, I just can't imagine a better love song than:

I've got a pig at home in a pen, corn to raise him on, all I need is a pretty little girl, to feed him when I'm gone.

In all seriousness, this is a great bluegrass song, featuring Ralph playing brilliantly, the band kicking, the harmonies perfect. But I can't help but think that this may be the worst pick up line in history.