Traditional prison, logging, and railroad work song from the late Traditional prison, logging, and railroad work song from the late 19th century also known as Nine Pound Hammer. "Take this hammer and carry it to the captain". Country & western style singer, banjo, harmonica & slide dobro. Sousaphone & drums @ 0'58. Instrumental tr-16.Lyrics
Chorus
Take this hammer and carry it to the captain
Take this hammer and carry it to the captain
Take this hammer and carry it to the captain
An’ Tell him I’m gone
Tell him I’m gone
Verse 1
If he ask you was I runnin’
If he ask you was I runnin’
If he ask you was I runnin’
Tell him I was flyin’
Tell him I was flyin’
If he ask you was I laughin’
If he ask you was I laughin’
If he ask you was I laughin’
Tell him I was cryin’
Tell him I was cryin’
Chorus
Take this hammer carry it to the captain
Take this hammer carry it to the captain
Take this hammer carry it to the captain
Tell him I’m gone
Tell him I’m gone
Verse 2
I don’t want no green back dollar
I don’t want no green back dollar
I don’t want no green back dollar
It hurts my pride
It hurts my pride
Chorus
Take this hammer carry it to the captain
Take this hammer carry it to the captain
Take this hammer carry it to the captain
Tell him I’m gone
Tell him I’m gone
Take this hammer carry it to the captain
Tell him I’m gone
Tell him I’m gone
Traditional arranged by Manuel Galvin & Jean-Jacques Milteau
Folksong/country & western standard of uncertain origins from the Folksong/country & western standard of uncertain origins from the late 19th century also known as "Cowboy Love Song". "From this valley they say you are going". Melancholy of a lost love. Male country singer, guitare, slide dobro,basse, harmonica & banjo. Instrumental tr-19.Lyrics
Well-known 19th century minstrel folksong composed by Stephen Foster. Well-known 19th century minstrel folksong composed by Stephen Foster. "Oh, Susanna, Don't you cry for me, ‘Cause I come from Alabama with the banjo on my knee...". Male country singer, guitare, banjo, slide dobro & rythmique. Instrumental tr-28 & 29.Lyrics
Verse 1
Well I come from Alabama with a banjo on my knee
I'm bound for Louisiana, my own true love for to see
It rained all night the day I left
The weather it was dry
Sun so hot I froze to death
Susanna, don't you cry
Chorus
Oh, Susanna
Don't you cry for me
‘Cause I come from Alabama with the banjo on my knee
Verse 2
I had a dream the other night
When everything was still
I dreamed I saw my girl Susanne
She was coming around the hill
The buckwheat cake was in her mouth
A tear was in her eye
I said I come from Dixie girl
Suzanna, don't you cry
Chorus
Oh, Susanna
Now, don't you cry for me
‘Cause I come from Alabama with the banjo on my knee
Yeah Oh, Susanna
Now, don't you cry for me
‘Cause I come from Alabama with this banjo on my knee
Instrumental version of tr-5 in an Americana spirit. Reflective & Instrumental version of tr-5 in an Americana spirit. Reflective & hopeful. Mandolin, electric guitar, slide dobro & rhythm section. Lead lap steel @ 2'13.
Alternate version of tr-13 in an Americana spirit. Swaying & Alternate version of tr-13 in an Americana spirit. Swaying & carefree. Lead slide Dobro, rhythm section, claps & baritone guitar @ 1'05.
Americana country rock trailer. Dramatic & sparse intro with acoustic Americana country rock trailer. Dramatic & sparse intro with acoustic guitar playing sad & introspective leitmotiv building up with heavy laid back beat & synth. Riser @ 1'43 announcing powerful, epic & percussive climax. Back end with slide guitar. Suggested for road movie & heroic adversity scene.
Americana country rock trailer. Obstinate & walking with acoustic Americana country rock trailer. Obstinate & walking with acoustic guitar, slide dobro & beating snare with huge echo FX. Break @ 1'06 & second part with synth pulse, expressive electric slide guitar & heavy laid back percussion. Final with fx riser. Suggested for Wild West Aventure, wide open space & modern western.
USA/Americana. Country ballad on a medium & laid-back tempo. Warm but USA/Americana. Country ballad on a medium & laid-back tempo. Warm but with a melancholic touch & thoughtful. Acoustic guitar & rhythm. Lead harmonica @ 0'46. Slide Dobro @ 1'34. Suggested for rural way of life.
Life’s become so fragile now that I care But I guess that means that I’m Getting somewhere Remember the time Laying in your bedWhen you told me that you loved me And you stroked my head
And I stared out the open window I’d even told you That one night howWords don’t mean a thing But it’s alright Cause every time I open my mouth And I wanna tell you something But something else comes out
But do you know that I need you nowI’m trying to tell you but I don’t know how So much frustration in my Untidy roomThat you thoughtfully went andGot me a broom But inside my room Is a messy mind that isTangled and twisted And untied
You know that I’m not too organisedI’m trying to be but I don’t have the time The cement in my headWas making me sinkBut you pulled me up and it hurts a little less to think So life’s a little fragile But I guess it always isWhen you’ve got some sort of reasonThat makes you wanna live But will you share a bit of the weightI’ve carried it with me for 21 years straight
Folk / blues ballad. Tranquil quite lazy. Female singerl, guitar, Folk / blues ballad. Tranquil quite lazy. Female singerl, guitar, Dobro slide , harmonica & electric bass.
Sentimental, nostalgic country & western ballad. Lead pedal steel Sentimental, nostalgic country & western ballad. Lead pedal steel guitar. Slide Dobro @ 1'00 & laid-back rhythm.
Aura Lea" (sometimes spelled "Aura Lee") American Civil War ballad Aura Lea" (sometimes spelled "Aura Lee") American Civil War ballad about a maiden. "Aura Lee! Aura Lee! Maid of golden hair, sunshine came along with thee and swallows in the air." Male singer in a country & western spirit, mandolin à l'unisson, lap-steel, banjo, e-bow guitar & acoustic guitar. Instrumental tr-24.Lyrics
Instrumental version of tr-3 in a bluesy spirit. Lead electric Instrumental version of tr-3 in a bluesy spirit. Lead electric guitar, snaps, sousaphone, slide dobro & drums @ 0'43.
Quiet & reflective intro with banjo & slide Dobro guitar. Galloping Quiet & reflective intro with banjo & slide Dobro guitar. Galloping country rhythm @ 0'32 with bluegrass banjo, synth bass line & heavy drum hits. Exhilarating climax starting @ 1'25 with strings & back-end.
Nostalgic, tender & mellow country ballad. Electric lead guitar with Nostalgic, tender & mellow country ballad. Electric lead guitar with tremolo, harmonica. Slide Dobro @ 0'49 & laid-back rhythm.
Country jazz ballad. relax & sentimental. Gypsy jazz guitar, slide Country jazz ballad. relax & sentimental. Gypsy jazz guitar, slide Dobro, sifflement, violin & double-bass.
Determined & confident modern country track. Banjo, harmonica, lap Determined & confident modern country track. Banjo, harmonica, lap steel guitar & rhythm.
Determined & confident modern country / newgrass track. Banjo, Determined & confident modern country / newgrass track. Banjo, harmonica, lap steel guitar & rhythm.