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And I had a little girl in a holler tree
I said, little girl, it's plain to see,
Ain't nobody that can sing like me
Ain't nobody that can sing like me
She said it's hard for me to see
How one little boy got so ugly
Yes, my little girly, that might be,
But there ain't nobody that can sing like me
Ain't nobody that can sing like me
[chorus:]
Way over yonder in the minor key
Way over yonder in the minor key
There ain't nobody that can sing like me
We walked down by the buckeye creek
To see he frog eat the goggle eye bee
To hear that west wind whistle to the east,
There ain't nobody that can sing like me
Ain't nobody that can sing like me
Oh my little girly will you let me see,
Where over yonder where the wind blows free
Nobody can see in our holler tree
And there ain't nobody that can sing like me
Ain't nobody that can sing like me
[chorus]
Her mama cut a switch from a cherry tree
And laid it on to she and me
It stung lots worse than a hive of bees
But there ain't nobody that can sing like me
Ain't nobody that can sing like me
Now I have walked a long long ways
And I still look back to my tanglewood days,
I've led lots of girlies since then to stray
Saying, ain't nobody that can sing like me
Ain't nobody that can sing like me
[chorus x 2]
Ain't nobody that can sing like me
Great picture
4 covers in a row. Unnecessary and unwanted
Oh shush curmudgeon.
yes.
And excellent harmonies here..
this entire album is gold and this tune is “godly” - haters - skip to next
Neither I think. Frogs eat all kinds of small insects (inc bees) and goggle - eyed means "having staring or protuberant eyes"
Well, there are some cases of the opposite, George Plimpton and William F Buckley were vestigial examples
Don't remember any of their albums...
Beautiful story about the Mermaid Avenue recordings.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/mermaid_avenue
There are some lovely minor chords, but it is way over in a major key.
Sine curve also use to go from major to minor and so on.
Well Done
me too.
was given to me by my now wife so it has fond memories.
Don't miss out on part 2 which is equally as good.
yes.
Brits can sing however they like, way over yonder in the monarchy.
And here I thought they were singing "way over yonder in the minor key"
EDIT: ...and that is what they did! So I got the joke without understanding the joke...
Brits can sing however they like, way over yonder in the monarchy.
Superb, thanks friend. I love RP xxx
Well played, sir!
Why do we Brits think it's ok to sing like our cousins across the pond. Grow up. It is embarrassing, to say the least. Look at Richard Ashcroft.....
Brits can sing however they like, way over yonder in the monarchy.
Well, there are some cases of the opposite, George Plimpton and William F Buckley were vestigial examples
It's fine to sing like US, as long as you arrogant Brits remember that we can sing better than you.
Why do we Brits think it's ok to sing like our cousins across the pond. Grow up. It is embarrassing, to say the least. Look at Richard Ashcroft.....
Well, there are some cases of the opposite, George Plimpton and William F Buckley were vestigial examples
I agree, both are great albums...interesting that Bob Dylan (many years ago) tried to get his hands on the hoard of Woody Guthrie material that inspired them...
There are some lovely minor chords, but it is way over in a major key.
Yes, yes, yes, yes . . . and the sweet melancholy.
I'm not a Natalie M fan, but I think she sounds just fine on this.
Disagree.
I really like what she adds to this.
KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
Me too.
Me three.
Why do we Brits think it's ok to sing like our cousins across the pond. Grow up. It is embarrassing, to say the least. Look at Richard Ashcroft.....
Maybe you just embarrass way too easily, for inappropriate reasons.
Disagree.
I really like what she adds to this.
Me too.
blame Jagger
DaidyBoy wrote:
Why do we Brits think it's ok to sing like our cousins across the pond. Grow up. It is embarrassing, to say the least. Look at Richard Ashcroft.....
And as I side note, I, for one, really like what NM adds to this track as well as her other vocal contribution on the album.
Erm, I've heard Billy in concert, singing and speaking, sitting a few metres away from him such that I could see the spots on his face. He's got an Essex accent, being a Barking boy, narmean? On this song he's singing with a cod American accent, which he probably figures is in keeping with the song, but IMO he'd be better off keeping his normal accent and letting the lyrics speak for themselves.
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
I guess you're right; I had to go back and listen a few times... it's a bad enough American accent that plenty of his Essex comes thru. I've listened to this a thousand times and never heard the faux accent. But then again, maybe the material just brings it out of him. I'm sure I couldn't read Rob't Burns aloud without falling into that same trap.
Why do we Brits think it's ok to sing like our cousins across the pond. Grow up. It is embarrassing, to say the least. Look at Richard Ashcroft.....
Yea I gotta admit the same thing, but the song is so great she only brings it from a 10 to an 8.
salzburg4321 wrote:
Erm, I've heard Billy in concert, singing and speaking, sitting a few metres away from him such that I could see the spots on his face. He's got an Essex accent, being a Barking boy, narmean? On this song he's singing with a cod American accent, which he probably figures is in keeping with the song, but IMO he'd be better off keeping his normal accent and letting the lyrics speak for themselves.
I guess you're right; I had to go back and listen a few times... it's a bad enough American accent that plenty of his Essex comes thru. I've listened to this a thousand times and never heard the faux accent. But then again, maybe the material just brings it out of him. I'm sure I couldn't read Rob't Burns aloud without falling into that same trap.
Ummmm....this isn't serious is it? The accent is definitely Billy's normal accent. I think you are getting confused by what we would call the lyrics. Perhaps you would be happier if he sung "There is not one whom can sing like me"?
Erm, I've heard Billy in concert, singing and speaking, sitting a few metres away from him such that I could see the spots on his face. He's got an Essex accent, being a Barking boy, narmean? On this song he's singing with a cod American accent, which he probably figures is in keeping with the song, but IMO he'd be better off keeping his normal accent and letting the lyrics speak for themselves.
Volume 3 of Mermaid Avenue out this month in celebration of Woody's 100th. Download only unless you buy the box set.
a little?
She sings on a couple of tunes on this album. "Birds and Ships" is very nice.
Oh now, that is just totally uncalled for!
Billy Bragg - Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key (w/ Wilco & Natalie Merchant ):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqFmNUz7WhY
With lyrics by Woody Gurthie, from 1998's "Mermaid Avenue""Why don't they play this real stuff/ real music with real feeling depth n integrity on the damn radio? this is the real shit. timeless, lovely, quality music. billy bragg is my favorite. period. always n forever may his music be known and appreciated." useacondompeople
I totally agree with calypsus
With lyrics by Woody Gurthie, from 1998's "Mermaid Avenue"
"Why don't they play this real stuff/ real music with real feeling depth n integrity on the damn radio? this is the real shit. timeless, lovely, quality music. billy bragg is my favorite. period. always n forever may his music be known and appreciated." useacondompeople
Billy Bragg & Wilco? I've never come across this pairing before but I like it!
Well, it's debatable, but my view is that a song stands on its merits, and doesn't need to be sung in the accent of the original singer/songwriter. Putting on an accent you're not very good at reminds me of sad bearded folkies singing "Oi woz a-wassailng darn the lane" in faux yokel accents, or singing "Fog on the Tyne" in some abysmal imitation of Geordie. If you can do the accent fine, but IMO Billy doesn't do American accents.
Billy is a great songwriter and good singer, but I'd prefer him to stick to his native Essex accent. He's also a dedicated political activist, and has been involved in some unsexy but very practical work, such as Jail Guitar Doors. I've a hell of a lot of respect for the guy and would happily share a pint or four with him.
Ummmm....this isn't serious is it? The accent is definitely Billy's normal accent. I think you are getting confused by what we would call the lyrics. Perhaps you would be happier if he sung "There is not one whom can sing like me"?
...it's woody guthrie; would you really rather hear it hear it any other way?..
Well, it's debatable, but my view is that a song stands on its merits, and doesn't need to be sung in the accent of the original singer/songwriter. Putting on an accent you're not very good at reminds me of sad bearded folkies singing "Oi woz a-wassailng darn the lane" in faux yokel accents, or singing "Fog on the Tyne" in some abysmal imitation of Geordie. If you can do the accent fine, but IMO Billy doesn't do American accents.
Billy is a great songwriter and good singer, but I'd prefer him to stick to his native Essex accent. He's also a dedicated political activist, and has been involved in some unsexy but very practical work, such as Jail Guitar Doors. I've a hell of a lot of respect for the guy and would happily share a pint or four with him.
Me, too. Love it still ...
Just to drive the point home, this IS the original recording! You can rag on Billy, Nat and the gang all you want, but they rescued Woody Guthrie's work from extinction.
These albums were made with the deepest respect for the man. And the full support of his family: they really feel Billy and Co. captured the way Woody would have performed the songs.
Some of the songs are silly, written only for his children, or even just some random thoughts. So not all of them are insightful gems, I'll grant you that. And Billy Bragg's voice is, well, an acquired taste, to be kind. But if these fine folks had not done these albums, these little snippets of Mr. Guthrie's genius would have been lost entirely.
c.
As far as I know, the music for the songs on this album was composed by Billy Bragg, from lyrics that Woody Guthrie had written - none were songs that Guthrie had performed or recorded.
I'm with you, Tot-man. Love this beautiful, melancholy song.
...it's woody guthrie; would you really rather hear it hear it any other way?..
Makes my ears bleed...
No no no . . . this is sooooo gooood for the ears. Really.
I think this predates hootenannies.
Makes my ears bleed...
me too.
was given to me by my now wife so it has fond memories.
I think this predates hootenannies.
I truly enjoy it when the informed listeners here let you have it..pendejo!
Great show all round. Wonder if Wilco will still be cranking it out at age 63.
Just to drive the point home, this IS the original recording! You can rag on Billy, Nat and the gang all you want, but they rescued Woody Guthrie's work from extinction.
These albums were made with the deepest respect for the man. And the full support of his family: they really feel Billy and Co. captured the way Woody would have performed the songs.
Some of the songs are silly, written only for his children, or even just some random thoughts. So not all of them are insightful gems, I'll grant you that. And Billy Bragg's voice is, well, an acquired taste, to be kind. But if these fine folks had not done these albums, these little snippets of Mr. Guthrie's genius would have been lost entirely.
c.
Woody Guthrie is a true American music maker.
Folk music is so inspiring! I love singing along with this song. Helps when your in tune/key with the singer. (female of course lol)
Another talkin-out-his-ass Excelsior comment (surprise). The "songs" given to Billy Bragg, BY the Guthrie family I might add, were not recordings. Most were just lyrics and chords on paper. Some were scribbled thoughts—all were made into songs by Billy and Wilco. So, when exactly did you hear this by Woody, Excelsior? Yeah..I thought so.
Lay off the country! Where you comin' from? You've rated several CSNY songs, a band that were/are a country influenced group, especially Neil. And by the way, every now and then good Bill G plays some of the real thang! Peace
Just to drive the point home, this IS the original recording! You can rag on Billy, Nat and the gang all you want, but they rescued Woody Guthrie's work from extinction.
These albums were made with the deepest respect for the man. And the full support of his family: they really feel Billy and Co. captured the way Woody would have performed the songs.
Some of the songs are silly, written only for his children, or even just some random thoughts. So not all of them are insightful gems, I'll grant you that. And Billy Bragg's voice is, well, an acquired taste, to be kind. But if these fine folks had not done these albums, these little snippets of Mr. Guthrie's genius would have been lost entirely.
c.
I'm not one to appreciate this song as others do but I do like your well written thoughts here.