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Lyr Req: Over the Road to Maysville

04 Oct 07 - 02:58 PM (#2163853)
Subject: Lyr Req: road to maysville
From: GUEST,flipper rig

Hey ya'll

My old time band just worked up the beautiful (and slightly crooked, cool) fiddle tune "Road to Maysville" (in "A" for those of you playing along at home...). We copped it from the album "Hey Buddy" by the Tallboys, whoever the heck thay are.

Anyway... anyone know if there are lyrics for this sucker? Gratzi.


07 Oct 07 - 10:46 PM (#2166236)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: road to maysville
From: Jim Dixon

Here's The Tallboys' web site. At least now you won't have to say "whoever they are".

The Fiddler's Companion says the tune is also known as OVER THE ROAD TO MAYSVILLE and gives some background.

John Hartford recorded it on his album "Wild Hog in the Red Brush," 1996.


08 Oct 07 - 11:55 AM (#2166546)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: road to maysville
From: GLoux

John Hartford got it from J.P. Fraley...

-Greg


08 Oct 07 - 12:02 PM (#2166551)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: road to maysville
From: Peace

"WILD HOG IN THE RED BRUSH Rounder CD-392 1996

Squirrel Hunters, Birdie, Grandmammy Look At Uncle Sam, Old Virginia Reel, Flannery's Dream, Down At The Mouth Of Old Stinson, Girl With The Blue Dress On, Wild Hog In The Red Brush, Over The Road To Maysville, Bumblebee In A Jug, Bostony, Shelvin' Rock, Molly Put The Kettle On, West Fork Gals, Portsmouth Airs, Coquette, Jimmy In The Swamp, Lady Of The Lake, Natchez Under The Hill."

John Hartford did that.