1. How and when did you first hear Wayfaring Stranger?
On Burl Ives' radio program more than a half-century ago. It was his theme song.

2. How did you learn it?
From Chet Hines book "How to Make and Play a Masterpiece Dulcimore."

3. When did you first perform/record it?
When I was first learning to play the dulcimer, at age 40. 1988 or so.

4. Why did you choose to perform/record it?
It's such a haunting piece.

5. Where did you source your lyrics from?
Rise Up Singing.