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08 Jun 15 - 10:37 PM (#3715359) Subject: Lyr Add: HEMLOCKS AND PRIMROSES (Ralph Stanley) From: Ferrara I'm looking for info on the origins of this Appalachian song which is obviously derived from Erin's Green Shore. I first heard Kay Justice sing it, and she recorded it with Ginnie Hawker. They had collected it from a man in Southwest Virginia. Ralph Stanley recorded it on his album Bound to Ride. My question is: Does anyone have any idea where Ralph Stanley learned the song? HEMLOCKS AND PRIMROSES As recorded by Ralph Stanley on "Bound to Ride," 2005. Thinkin' of you - while out for a ramble Down by - a cold frosty stream, Set down on a bed - of hemlocks and primroses. Gently I - fell into a dream. I dreamed I saw - a pretty fair maiden. such beauty I - never saw before. Her dress was bound round - with hemlocks and primroses. So green was - the mantle she wore. Her hair was of - a dark brown color. Her teeth was as - ivory so white. Her eyes they shined - like sparklin' diamonds. Of stars that shine - on a cold frosty night. I drew her near - then I awakened With two empty arms - and you on my mind. Heaven seemed so near - while I was dreamin'. It hurts to know - you've left me behind. |
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09 Jun 15 - 08:32 AM (#3715468) Subject: RE: Origins: Hemlocks and Primroses From: GUEST,# If no one has an answer for you, Ferrara, try writing to http://drralphstanleymusic.com/contact.htm Maybe Nathan could help you out. |
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09 Jun 15 - 10:00 PM (#3715673) Subject: RE: Origins: Hemlocks and Primroses From: Ferrara GUEST, thank you very much for the suggestion. I gave it a try. I'll post back here if I get any information. |