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31 May 97 - 07:42 PM (#6005) Subject: Walk right in From: keith@dhoba.demon.co.uk Can anybody remember details of the folk song starting "Walk right in, step right down..." with a 12-string guitar playing lead. Late 60's early 70's? |
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31 May 97 - 08:15 PM (#6006) Subject: RE: Walk right in From: Les Blank What kind of details are you seeking ? The Rooftop Singers were formed in 1962 by a former member of "The Weavers", Erik Darling. Erik played banjo and some guitar. The other members were Bill Svanoe on the 12-string and Lynne Taylor (who was married to Skip Weshner) on vocals. Their big hit was "Walk Right In" but the album on which it resided had many other great numbers also. Help ?? |
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31 May 97 - 08:52 PM (#6008) Subject: RE: Walk right in From: Dale Rose The song was first recorded by Cannon's Jug Stompers in 1929, and is available on a CD of the Jug Stomper's music, Yazoo 1082/3. The version you are referring to was done in 1963 by the Rooftop Singers, which included Eric Darling, who unlike many of the singers of the era credited the original writer with composition credits, though I recently read that his credit to Gus Cannon was rather grudgingly given after some resistance. I had never heard that before, and cannot vouch for it either way. A good multi-engine search [I use Dogpile] will turn up a fair number of references to the Jug Stompers and their music. I am listening to the Jug Stomper version as I write this, and think it would be a bit foolhardy for me to attempt to translate the lyrics into written words for all to see, but I will try if no one else comes up with them. I have the Rooftop Singers version SOMEWHERE. A better source for the Jug Stompers' music is the original 2 lp set on Herwin [if you can find it], which also includes a number of alternate versions of some of the songs. |
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31 May 97 - 10:05 PM (#6009) Subject: RE: Walk right in From: Gene Graham Go to: http://www.dejanews.com do a search for [ jugband | walk | roll ] look down the list to about #25......basic lyrics and chords.... |
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18 May 98 - 07:10 PM (#28600) Subject: Lyrics to From: Kate-Grace Mason What are the lyrics to "Walk Right In" by the Rooftop Singers? |
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18 May 98 - 07:51 PM (#28607) Subject: Lyr Add: WALK RIGHT IN (from Rooftop Singers) From: Joe Offer Rooftop Singers Walk Right In Best place to look for "pop" lyrics is the International Lyrics Server -Joe Offer- |
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18 May 98 - 08:19 PM (#28610) Subject: RE: Lyrics to From: Dale Rose The actual source, which the Rooftop Singers credited (though I read somewhere that they were prodded a bit to do so) was Cannon's Jug Stompers, Gus Cannon, Hosea Woods, and Noah Lewis. They recorded this at their fourth and last session on October 1, 1929. This and 23 more Jug Stomper favorites are available on Yazoo 1082/3 |
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18 May 98 - 11:07 PM (#28648) Subject: RE: Lyrics to From: Joe Offer Oh, darn. I'm trying to behave and make Bill D happy (and Elsie, bless her), but every time I say something about a song being "pop," it turns out to be really "folk." I guess there's no hope of making a true folkie out of me. I just like what I like - and I'm not particularly fond of the Rooftop Singers version of "Walk Right In," although I do like a number of their songs that nobody ever plays. -Joe Offer- |
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19 May 98 - 09:12 AM (#28672) Subject: RE: Lyrics to From: Earl Gus Cannon had to sue the Rooftop Singers to get any royalties but must have gotten great satisifaction in seeing one of his songs become a number 1 hit. BTW, John Sebastian "borrowed" the melody of Gus Cannon's "Prison Wall Blues" for the song "Younger Girl." |
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19 May 98 - 10:58 PM (#28793) Subject: RE: Lyrics to From: Art Thieme Gus Cannon was "rediscovered" (always disliked that term) and had a resurgence of interest in him during the 60s. He came to Chicago and played at a club on Sedgwick St called OLD TOWN NORTH. Ray Tate, the head of the Old Town School of Folk Music then, backed him up on guitar. 'Twas a mismatch, but sure was great to see Gus in person. Art |
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15 Aug 98 - 11:27 PM (#34974) Subject: RE: Lyrics to From: Dale Rose Just moving this to the top again where it can be easily found. That brings up a point that I have been thinking about lately. What is the best procedure to point out where these threads are?
1. Do this, making it easier to find, especially if it is more than a year old.
2. Create a link to it.
3. Tell the person who is asking how to search the threads.
4. Recommend the forum search for members. This is my preferred method when I am looking for something that we have discussed in the past.
5. Muddle through the way we have been doing it, in other words, combinations of all of the above.
6. Something else? |
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16 Aug 98 - 08:32 PM (#35068) Subject: RE: Lyrics to From: Joe Offer I think the best thing to do in most cases is to post a link and suggest that next time, they do a forum search. Every time I tell somebody that the lyrics have been posted in a previous thread and they should do a forum search, somebody else comes in right after me and posts the lyrics a second time. If I post a link, it seems to happen less often. The most-often reqested songs are usually requested by people who are new here, and they need a little help. What I don't like to see is people who tell requesters to look in some obscure printed source. I live in a metropolitan area with over a million people, and I have a better folk music reference library than all the libraries in town combined - and still there are many out-of-print reference books I don't have. I think it's best to assume that people who post requests don't have resources at their fingertips and may not have the Internet search skills we may have developed - so we should be as generous as possible. -Joe Offer- |
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19 Nov 99 - 11:12 AM (#138364) Subject: 'walk right in' From: lenny@cow-net.com looking for lyrics to an old song that eveyone knows, but no one seems to be able to remember the group or name of the song..... the song starts with: "walk right in, set right down daddy makes your mind roll on..." that's all i can remember....can anyone help me? i need the whole song.....and the artist if at all possible. |
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19 Nov 99 - 11:41 AM (#138382) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'walk right in' From: RWilhelm It's my duty, everytime this song is mentioned, to remind everyone it was written by Gus Cannon. He had to fight for recognition but did live long enough to see his song become a number 1 hit. Stax just released a CD called "Walk Right In" with songs and narration recorded by Gus Cannon in 1963 when he was in his 80's. Will Shade of the Memphis Jug Band plays jug. It's a nice piece of history. |
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07 Sep 01 - 04:53 PM (#544747) Subject: ADD Parody: 'walk right in' From: iamjohnne I remember a take off on this song, may have been done by Shel Silverstein Walk Right In (Parody) I wanna walk right in, sit right down. Buddy, can you spare me a dime? I wanna walk right in, sit right down. It happens every time. Everybody's talking ‘bout my funny way of walking. Think I'm gonna lose my mind. I wanna walk right in, sit right down. Buddy, can you spare me a dime?
I had thirty-four beers at the corner bar.
Johnne |
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07 Sep 01 - 08:01 PM (#544864) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'walk right in' From: Murray MacLeod The chord sequence above bears no resemblance to what the Rooftop Singers played.
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Walk right in I can still recall the orgasmic feeling of hearing that twelve-string guitar for the first time .......... Murray |
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29 Jan 11 - 03:35 PM (#3084831) Subject: RE: Origin: Walk Right In From: GUEST,Heidi Wilson ...OOOPS! i am the daughter of the Late lynee Talor...and "like a daughter/ best friend with the late Eric as welll. I am also a recording artist who re-disd WRI these words are ...um...wrong. "Rooftop Singers The Forrest Gump Sound Track Walk Right In (Gus Cannon/Hosea Woods) Walk right in, set right down Daddy let your mind roll on Walk right in, set right down Daddy let your mind roll on Ev'rybody's talkin' 'bout a new way o' walkin' Do you wanna lose your mind? Walk right in, set right down Daddy let your mind roll on Walk right in, set right down Baby let your hair hang down Walk right in, set right down Baby let your hair hang down Ev'rybody's talkin' bout' a new way o' walkin' Do you wanta lose your mind Walk right in, set right down Baby let your hair hang down Baby let your hair hang down" but I love all the wonderful comments...:) |
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29 Jan 11 - 04:47 PM (#3084864) Subject: RE: Origin: Walk Right In From: mayomick "Ev'rybody's talkin' bout' a new way o' walkin'" Does anyone have any ideas what that line is all about? |
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29 Jan 11 - 08:01 PM (#3084966) Subject: RE: Origin: Walk Right In From: meself You mean, as opposed to all those other lines ... ? |
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29 Jan 11 - 08:34 PM (#3084981) Subject: RE: Origin: Walk Right In From: Charley Noble Back when I was teenager, my brother and I would visit my grandparents in Brooklyn during Easter Vacation, and then venture over to Greenwich Village where "everything was happening." Well, we did venture in one night and heard the Roof Top Singers singing this song. We also heard Leon Bibb do a set. It was very exciting for us Maine boys. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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30 Jan 11 - 04:32 PM (#3085457) Subject: RE: Origin: Walk Right In From: PHJim The original does not have a 12-string, but features the banjo. I like both versions. The Rooftop singers version was many people's introduction to the 12-string guitar. Bill S. was a lefty and the matching Gibson 12-strings pointing in opposite directions with a pretty blonde in the middle looked really cool. I believe that Eric Darling was Pete Seeger's replacement in the Weavers, but my memory's not as good as it was. Murray - I like to insert a diminished chord in the song at this point: (C)Everybody's talkin' about a new way of walkin' (F)Do yo wanna lose your(Cdim)mind? |
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29 Nov 11 - 11:16 AM (#3265470) Subject: RE: Origin: Walk Right In From: GUEST,banjopicker Gus Cannon's version had lyrics along the lines of " theres something about the two-way women" and Erik Darling changed it to everybody talking about a new way of walking do you wanna loose your mind" |
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29 Nov 11 - 01:08 PM (#3265531) Subject: RE: Origin: Walk Right In From: mayomick Thanks banjopicker , that rhyming line always seemed a bit too even to me in a nicely odd song |
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24 Oct 15 - 12:06 AM (#3746293) Subject: Lyr Add: COME RIGHT IN, SIT RIGHT DOWN, MAKE ... From: Jim Dixon I can't help but wonder if "Walk Right In..." is derived from this song: From the sheet music at Brown University: "Bert A. Williams' Big Hit" COME RIGHT IN, SIT RIGHT DOWN, MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME Words by Bob White & Alfred Anderson, music by Will H Dixon, ©1909. 1. Rufus Johnsing Snowball Lee was known both near and far To be the greatest ladies' man upon a private car. He had a gal in ev'ry town who met him at the train, And when the boss was out of sight, to her he would exclaim: CHORUS: Come right in, sit right down, and make yourself at home. You've found the place you're looking for; there's no more need to roam. I know you're hungry; eat your fill, For Mister Pullman pays the bill, So come right in, sit right down, and make yourself at home. 2. Rufus quit the Pullman job to go out with a show. They only played a night or two, then busted up, you know. While walking down a railroad track he spied a house nearby, And when he knocked and asked for grub, the keeper made reply: CHORUS: Come right in, sit right down, and make yourself at home. You've found the place you're looking for; there's no more need to roam. The sign reads "Small Pox" on the door, But a welcome mat lies on the floor, So come right in, sit right down, and make yourself at home. 3. Rufus spied a stack of hay and fell in for a snooze. A stray spark fell in also and the flames began to ooze, Which started him to dreaming of a region far away, And as he snored, he thought he heard the gay old Satan say: CHORUS: Come right in, sit right down, and make yourself at home. You've found the place you're looking for; there's no more need to roam. The world's so awful cold, I know, But down here there's no fear of snow, So come right in, sit right down, and make yourself at home. |
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24 Oct 15 - 12:44 AM (#3746297) Subject: Lyr Add: COME RIGHT IN, SIT RIGHT DOWN From: Jim Dixon YouTube has this version from a cylinder recording: COME RIGHT IN, SIT RIGHT DOWN As recorded by Arthur Collins, 1909 [Verse 1 and chorus same as above.] 2. Rufus borrowed fifty bones once when the boss was out, And when the boss discovered it, for vengeance he did shout. The cops caught Rufus shootin' craps and rushin' of the pail, But he was game until the man said to him at the jail: CHORUS: Come right in, sit right down, make yourself at home. You've found the place you're looking for; there's no more need to roam. Remove your hat, sir, your coat and your vest, And prepare yourself for one long rest. Go right in, sit right down, make yourself at home. |
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24 Oct 15 - 01:17 AM (#3746298) Subject: Lyr Add: COME ON IN (from Patsy Cline) From: Jim Dixon Here's another branch of the family: COME ON IN As recorded by Patsy Cline, 1956. Now come on and sit right down and make yourself at home. If I'd one wish I wish I could Go back to my old neighborhood Where the good folks they all love you as their own; Then I'd go over to my neighbors' house, Knock on the door and they'd all sing out: "Come on in and sit right down and make yourself at home." I'd sing their praises long and loud 'Cause they're all my folks and I'm mighty proud Of the little old town back home where I was born. I wish that I could hear them say In the good old-fashioned friendly way: "Come on in and sit right down and make yourself at home." Now they don't lock their doors at night, 'Cause they all know they're a-doin' right, And the good lord's bound to have them for his own. If I'd go back to hear them pray In the little pine church, they all would say: "Come on in and sit right down and make yourself at home." When I was a child of only three, I said my prayers at my mother's knee, And I knew right then from God I'd never roam. When I get my summons on the judgment day, I hope I can hear my savior say: "Come on in and sit right down and make yourself at home." Now come on in and sit right down and make yourself at home. |
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24 Oct 15 - 05:01 AM (#3746307) Subject: RE: Origin: Walk Right In From: Leadfingers In 1970 I was in Singapore when Lee Kuan Yew had a clampdown on 'drug Oriented' music . Beatles lost a few , but two that really amused the Singapore Forces Folk Scene were Puff the Magic Dragon and Rooftop's Walk Right In , which British Forces Broadcasting were using as the Sig Tune for their Folk programme . |
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24 Oct 15 - 02:26 PM (#3746390) Subject: RE: Origin: Walk Right In From: GUEST,Joseph Scott "[W]hen you call at my office, in the language of that old familiar tune, I want you to 'just come right in, sit right down, and make yourself at home.'" -- 1915 speech to the Texas House and Senate by Governor-Elect James Ferguson. |
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30 Dec 15 - 10:53 AM (#3761724) Subject: RE: Origin: Walk Right In From: GUEST,BeaTle Geo Yes Gus Cannon was the author, but until that 12 string was added by the "Rooftop Singers", where did it go?? Glad that Mr. Cannon received writing credits, but the "popularity credits" I'm afraid, must go where they belong. Gb bg |
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30 Dec 15 - 11:18 AM (#3761729) Subject: RE: Origin: Walk Right In From: GUEST,BeaTle Geo Just a "thought", but what about this? "Walk Right In Set Right Down": Enter the Church, and find a pew. "Daddy let your mind roll on": Surrender the "Grip" on our own thoughts, also the term "Dad", was used to mean an older person, perhaps being encouraged to listen by a younger friend. "Everybody's Talkin 'Bout A New WAY Of Walkin'": To walk with Christ is DEFINITELY a new WAY of "Walkin'". "Do You Wanna Lose Your Mind": Again, let go, and let God. "Baby Let Your Hair Hang Down", A woman's glory is her hair, not to be Plaited" (braided, or fancy), but natural, to be pleasing to God and man. Later in Church history, in sexually perverse areas it was common to have "temple" prostitutes, (goddess Diana), and for ease of identification they were to shave their heads. Paul wrote to these churches that the women were to have a head "covering", why? Perhaps so that when one of these temple ladys came into the church, they would not be humiliated by the "good Christian folk", and would have a better opportunity to receive the REAL Love of the Savior, Christ Jesus! Just a thought. Oh, The Name Rooftop Singers"; We are to proclaim the Gospel from the "rooftops", that all may hear! Gb bg |
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30 Dec 15 - 10:12 PM (#3761856) Subject: RE: Origin: Walk Right In From: Thomas Stern Gus Cannon was recorded late in his life by STAX records in Memphis, probably as a result of the success of the Rooftop Singers hit, and a revived interest in Jug Band music. The LP is scarce, but readily available on CD. STAX 702 LP 1963 liner notes: Bob Altshuler STAX SCD 8603 CD 1999 remastered liner notes by Bengt Olsson and Bob Altshuler GUS CANNON - WALK RIGHT IN rec. March 24, 1963 in Memphis, TN; Gus Cannon, voc, bj; poss. Sam Lindsay, g; Will Shade, jug; Milton Roby, wb 1. Narration 2. Kill It 3. Walk Right In 4. Salty Dog 5. Going Around The Mountain 6. Ol' Hen 7. Gonna Raise A Ruckus Tonight 8. Ain't Gonna Rain No More 9. Boll-Weevil 10. Come On Down To My House 11. Make Me A Pallet On Your Floor 12. Get Up In The Morning Soon 13. Crawdad Hole Thomas. |
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06 Oct 24 - 03:37 PM (#4209344) Subject: RE: Origin: Walk Right In From: GUEST,Cornfield On the inter web there is a version that lists the Gus Cannin lyric as “Everybody talking bout the evil way of walking” https://genius.com/Cannons-jug-stompers-walk-right-in-lyrics What’s up with that? |
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06 Oct 24 - 10:28 PM (#4209357) Subject: ADD Version: Walk Right In From: Joe Offer Here's the recording by Cannon's Jug Stompers. I think the Genius.com recording is just wrong, but I admit that one the first time around, it's hard to tell what they're singing. Every other time around, it's clear that they're singing "new way of talking." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uhRyg5jO6Q Here's the Genius.com transcription, with my corrections. WALK RIGHT IN (Gus Cannon/Hosea Woods) Walk right in, set right down And baby, let your mind roll on Hey, Walk right in, stay a little while But daddy, you can't stay too long Now, everybody’s talking 'bout That [???] way of walking Do you wanna lose your mind? Hey, Walk right in, set right down And daddy let your mind roll on Walk right in, set right down And baby, let your mind roll on Walk right in, stay a little while But daddy, you can't stay too long Everybody’s talking 'bout That new way of walking Do you wanna lose your mind? Walk right in, set right down And daddy let your mind roll on (Play it, man) (Blow it, Cannon) - kazoo/harmonica Walk right in, set right down Daddy, let your mind roll on Walk right in, stay a little while But daddy, you can't stay too long Now, it's everybody's talkin' 'bout That new way you're walkin’ Do you want to lose your mind? Walk right in, set right down And daddy let your mind roll on |
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07 Oct 24 - 07:54 AM (#4209371) Subject: RE: Origin: Walk Right In From: Georgiansilver Walk Right in....by the Rooftop singers....https://youtu.be/Z-qiC1jynmc?si=8V7_3I2_ERD5O2ie |
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12 Oct 24 - 08:39 AM (#4209675) Subject: RE: Origin: Walk Right In From: GUEST,PHJim I've started playing the song that Jim Dixon posted. Here are the chords that I use: [C] Rufus Johnson Snowball Lee was [F] known both [G7]near and [C] far To be the greatest ladies' man u[D7]pon a private [G7] car. He [C] had a gal in [C7]ev'ry town who [F] met him at the [Cdim] train, And [C] when the boss was [A7] out of sight, To [D7] her he [G7]would ex[C]claim: Come right in, [A7] sit right down, And [D7] make your[G7]self at [C] home. [G7] You've [C] found the place you're [A7] looking for; There's [D7] no more need to [G7] roam. I [C] know you're hungry; [C7] eat your fill, For [F] Mister Pullman [Cdim] pays the bill, COME RIGHT IN, SIT RIGHT DOWN. . . So [C] come right in, [A7] sit right down, And [D7] make your[G7]self at [C] home. [G7] |
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12 Oct 24 - 08:42 AM (#4209676) Subject: RE: Origin: Walk Right In From: GUEST,PHJim Sorry I posted the link before the last two lines of the chorus. |