Good folk music from unusual musicians.

Subject: RE: Good folk music from unusual musicians.
From: Mooh
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 12:59 PM

There's a long and venerable history of this, Ralph Vaughan Williams, The Animals, various baroque composers borrowing tunes, The Chieftains invited guests. One of my favouites is Gallows Pole by Led Zeppelin. Blues guitarist Colin James plays a mean tinwhistle.

Can't help on the Grover Washington stuff, sorry.

Peace, Mooh.

Subject: RE: Good folk music from unusual musicians.
From: Steve-o
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 12:53 PM

I remember the Grover Washington Jr. piece- and it's gorgeous- but cannot think of the name for the life of me. Have it at home on a fairly old vinyl. Something like "Emerald Isle", or similar title, with Grover playing an Irish flute or whistle. It is gorgeous, and I'm sorry I can't really help. Also may not really be a folk song, but it's surely great Jazz.

Subject: RE: Good folk music from unusual musicians.
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 12:43 PM

Muleskinner Blues by the Fendermen.

Jerry

Subject: Good folk music from unusual musicians.
From: M'Grath of Altcar
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 12:28 PM

I've liked Ramsey Lewis' northern soul number "Wade in the Water" for years and it is, of course, a folk song.

It made me wonder if anyone else can think of any other examples of good interpretations of folk songs or tunes from musicians that you wouldn't normally associate with Folk music.

I heard Jazz Sax player Grover Washington playing a Irish slow air on a tin whistle years ago. I've been trying to track it down ever since. Anyone know the title?

MofA