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11 Oct 02 - 02:06 PM (#801250) Subject: Lyr Req: Sweet Corrinna ('Corrina' / 'Corinna') From: GUEST,Vintage Martin There are some versions of "Corinna" or "Corrinna" here in the forum and DT, but not the version I have in mind. Here are verses and portions of verses that I know. Anyone know the rest of these verses or additional verses. (The version I'm most familiar with is, I'm told, the version done by Taj Mahal .) Also, Bob Dylan had a version of "Corrinna" on "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan" and the liner notes credited him with the "words and music." But I thought the song was older than he. Anyone know how far back this song goes? VM Sweet Corrinna There's a weepin' willow and a mourning dove. (x2) I got no little flower. The frost has killed the vine. (x2) Well, I'll chop your wood, baby, I'll even tend your fire. (x2) I got a bird that whistles, I got a bird that sings. (x2) ..................................................................log. 'Cause Sweet Corrinna, she's the gal I love. |
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11 Oct 02 - 07:07 PM (#801428) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Sweet Corrinna ('Corrina' / 'Corinna') From: GUEST,Arne Langsetmo Steve Gillette and Condy Mangsen have a wonderful version of it on their "Live In Concert" CD (not the cassette). I don't have the CD handy, but I'm pretty sure they don't credit Dylan for it. I looked for their lyrics on the web, but it doens't seem to be available. You might try their home page: http://www.sover.net/~gillette/plive.html and buy the CD ... it's well worth it. Cheers, -- Arne Langsetmo |
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11 Oct 02 - 09:08 PM (#801483) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Sweet Corrinna ('Corrina' / 'Corinna') From: Stewie You may find this link of some interest: Click Here --Stewie. |
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11 Oct 02 - 10:50 PM (#801534) Subject: Lyr/Chords Add: SWEET CORRINA From: Genie Very interesting website and history, Stewie. Here are some of the lyrics I've gleaned (with chords). Genie SWEET CORRINA G C D G G7 Went down to the river, sat down on a log. 'Cause, I'll chop your wood, baby, I'll even tend your fire Got no little flower. The frost has killed the vine. 'Cause Sweet Corrina, she's the gal I love. I got a bird that whistles, I got a bird that sings. |
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13 Oct 02 - 04:20 PM (#802419) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Sweet Corrinna ('Corrina' / 'Corinna') From: Jim Dixon I tried to check the spelling, but I find there is no consensus. Gracenote lists 210 recordings with the spelling "Corina", 27 recordings with the spelling "Corine", 336 recordings with the spelling "Corinna", 128 recordings with the spelling "Corinne", 491 recordings with the spelling "Corrina", 283 recordings with the spelling "Corrine", 21 recordings with the spelling "Corrinna", and 24 recordings with the spelling "Corrinne". AMG/All Music Guide lists 6 recordings with the spelling "Corina", 0 recordings with the spelling "Corine", 11 recordings with the spelling "Corinna", 0 recordings with the spelling "Corinne", 158 recordings with the spelling "Corrina", 162 recordings with the spelling "Corrine", 0 recordings with the spelling "Corrinna", and 0 recordings with the spelling "Corrinne". So I guess the best we can do is list all those spellings and hope that anyone who searches for one of them finds this thread. |
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14 Oct 02 - 01:00 AM (#802613) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Sweet Corrinna ('Corrina' / 'Corinna') From: Genie That's even more than I had tallied, Jim.! *G* |
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14 Oct 02 - 07:17 AM (#802687) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Sweet Corrinna ('Corrina' / 'Corinna') From: masato sakurai Corrina, Corrina -- Ashley & Abernathy [Realaudio] (Romeo 5192; Issued: December 1932), from Honkingduck. ~Masato |
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17 Oct 02 - 08:57 PM (#805721) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Sweet Corrinna ('Corrina' / 'Corinna') From: Jim Dixon Here's my transcription of the Ashley & Abernathy version at Honkingduck. (See Masato's link above.) I notice it is a lot like the Merle Haggard version here. CORRINA, CORRINA I left Corrina far across the sea. (2x) Wouldn't write me no letter, don't care for me. CHORUS: I love Corrina. Tell the world I do. (2x) A little more loving, let your heart beat true. Corrine, Corrina, what's the matter now? (2x) Don't write me no letter, don't love me nohow. CHORUS. Corrine, Corrina, where'd you stay last night? (2x) Come in this morning, sun a-shining bright. CHORUS Corrine, Corrina, it's fare you well. (2x) I may be back here, can't never tell. CHORUS. |
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17 Oct 02 - 11:09 PM (#805791) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Sweet Corrinna ('Corrina' / 'Corinna') From: GUEST,Richie Jim- I guess you can add a few more to your list! Eric Clapton recorded the song under the title, "Alberta" (Unplugged CD) and there are also versions entitled "Roberta." -Richie |
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18 Oct 02 - 08:14 AM (#806002) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Sweet Corrinna ('Corrina' / 'Corinna') From: Snuffy Are there any beginning with Ca or Ka or Ko? (Karina, Carinna, etc) |
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18 Oct 02 - 09:09 AM (#806039) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Sweet Corrinna ('Corrina' / 'Corinna') From: GUEST,Richie -Guest, Vintage Martin Here's the first part of one of your verses: Goin' down to the river, gonna set down on a log If I can't be your sweet baby, I'll be your salty dog -Richie |
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18 Oct 02 - 12:16 PM (#806159) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Sweet Corrinna ('Corrina' / 'Corinna') From: Genie Jim D., that list doesn't even consider the options of spelling it with a "K." (Al Gore's daughter is named Karenna, I think.) |