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28 Feb 00 - 11:30 PM (#186564) Subject: Mockingbird in the lilac bush From: GUEST,kms0333@aol.com Need the lyrics to a song about a mockingbird in the lilac bush. Song from the 1940's. |
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28 Feb 00 - 11:48 PM (#186572) Subject: Lyr Add: I'M GOIN' BACK TO WHUR I COME FROM From: ddw Hi KSM, The only one I know with that line is one done by the Kingston Trio called, I think, "I'm Going Back.: The lyrics that I can remember are:
I'm going back to where I come from Hope that helps, cheers david |
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29 Feb 00 - 12:13 AM (#186585) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Mockingbird in the lilac bush From: ddw Actually, my failing memory dropped a few lines, but if you want the full version — complete with the author — just do a DigiTrad search for "lilac bush" and it comes up. cheers david By the way, here at Mudcat we don't usually send requested lyrics to personal e-mails unless it's a special case. If we did, people wouldn't know when something is answered. And besides, a lot of other people might like the lyrics too. Welcome to the 'Cat. It's a great place to be....
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29 Feb 00 - 03:33 PM (#186951) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Mockingbird in the lilac bush From: Sandy Paton Kendall Morse did a dandy version of this gem on his first Folk-Legacy recording - Lights Along the Shore (C-57). The song sounds really great with a subtle Maine accent, too. It's available, with a booklet of headnotes and song texts, as a custom cassette. Sandy |
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14 Dec 10 - 09:34 PM (#3053715) Subject: Lyr Add: I'M GOIN' BACK TO WHUR I COME FROM From: Jim Dixon Here's my transcription from the recording at YouTube: I'M GOIN' BACK TO WHUR I COME FROM Written by Carson Robison Recorded by Carson Robison on Bluebird 30-0808, 1942. New York: Bob Miller, ©1942. 1. I'm goin' back to whur I come from, Whur the honeysuckle smells so sweet it durn near makes ya sick. I used to think my life was humdrum, But I shore have learned a lesson that is bound to stick. There ain't no use of me pretendin'. The city shore ain't no place fer a guy like me to end in. Goin' back to whur I come from, Whur the mockin' bird is singin' in the lilac bush. 2. I used to go down to the station Ev'ry evenin' just to watch the Pullman train come rollin' in, An' then one night that great temptation Got the best of me an' drove me to a life of sin. I took my hat an' fourteen dollars An' I went through all the troubles of this life that always follers When you're rich an' huntin' romance, But my huntin' days are over, I can tell you that. 3. I met a man in Kansas City An' he winked at me an' asked me if I'd like to step around, An' I said, "Yep, that's what I'm here fer," An' he said he'd take me to the hottest spots in town. He mentioned things he'd have to fix up, So he took my fourteen dollars but there must 'a' been a mix-up. He's been gone since Thursday evenin', An' I've got a hunch I'll never see that guy no more. 4. When I get old an' have a grandson, I can tell him 'bout my romance an' then watch his eyes bug out. The chances are he won't believe me, So he'll do the same durn thing when he's growed up, no doubt, But he can't say I didn't warn him. What will happen if he meets up with that city guy? Gol-darn him! Goin' back to whur I come from, Whur the mockin' bird is singin' in the lilac bush. [There is another YouTube recording of Virginia O'Brien.] |
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14 Dec 10 - 11:42 PM (#3053749) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I'm Goin' Back to Whur I Come From From: dick greenhaus The Carson Robison version is also available on CD. |
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15 Dec 10 - 12:33 AM (#3053761) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I'm Goin' Back to Whur I Come From From: LadyJean My mom used to sing that. I'm pleased to know where it came from. |
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10 Feb 12 - 05:43 PM (#3305648) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I'm Goin' Back to Whur I Come From From: GUEST,999 Dance instructions here and song lyrics, also. Mostly the same as Jim's. |
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10 Feb 12 - 05:44 PM (#3305650) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I'm Goin' Back to Whur I Come From From: GUEST,999 The following site looks like a great resource. http://www.ceder.net/recorddb/lyrics_viewsingle.php4?LyricsId=2531 |
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11 Feb 12 - 05:38 PM (#3306219) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I'm Goin' Back to Whur I Come From From: GUEST,Gerry Cathy Fink made a nice recording of this song on her Rounder album, The Leading Role. I have it on vinyl, don't know if it's on CD. |
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16 Jun 12 - 06:39 PM (#3364339) Subject: Lyr Add: I'm Going Back to Where I Come From From: Genie Glen Yarborough did a great version of this song when he was with The Limeliters too. He sang it this way: 1. I'm goin' back to where I come from, Where the honeysuckle smells so sweet it darn near makes ya sick. I used to think my life was humdrum, But I fin'lly learned a lesson that is bound to stick. There ain't no use of my pretendin' - The city sure ain't no place fer a guy like me to end in. Goin' back to where I come from, Where the mockin' bird is singin' in the lilac bush. 2. I used to go down to the station Ev'ry evenin' just to watch that Pullman train come rollin' in, And then one night that great temptation Got the best of me and drove me to a life of sin. I took my hat and fourteen dollars And I went through all the trouble of that life that always follers When you're rich an' huntin' romance, But my huntin' days are over - I can tell you that 3. I met a gal in Kansas City. She winked at me and asked me if I'd like to step around, And I said, "Yep, that's what I'm here for," So she said she'd take me to the hottest spots in town, But there were things she'd have to fix up, So she took my fourteen dollars but there must've been a mix-up. She's been gone since Thursday evenin', An' I've got a hunch I'll never see that gal no more. 4. When I grow up and have a grandson, I'll tell him 'bout my romance an' I'll watch his eyes bug out. The chances are he won't believe me, So he'll do the same darn thing when he grows up, no doubt, But he can't say I didn't warn him What will happen if he meets up with that city gal, gol-darn him! Goin' back to where I come from, Where the mockin' bird is singin' in the lilac bush. |
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17 Jun 12 - 11:21 AM (#3364552) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I'm Goin' Back to Whur I Come From From: Cool Beans The late Downeast Bob (Bob Baldwin) sings this as a guest artist on my 2003 CD "Drawerful of Fives." http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/martykohn |
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17 Jun 12 - 01:22 PM (#3364592) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I'm Goin' Back to Whur I Come From From: Q (Frank Staplin) Glen Yarborough is underrated; he was an excellent interpreter of song. Thanks for reminding me of him. |