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
Famous 19th century folksong also known as The Great Rock Island Famous 19th century folksong also known as The Great Rock Island Route and became a country music standard. "From the great Atlantic Ocean to the wide Pacific shore...". Male country singer, rhythm section, banjo, mandolin with a bluegrass touch. Harmonica solo @ 1'25 & electric guitar. Instrumental tr-26.Lyrics
Verse 1
From the great Atlantic ocean to the wide Pacific shore
From the queen of flowing mountains to the south side by the shore
She's mighty tall and handsome and known quite well by all
She's the combination on the Wabash Cannonball
Verse 2
Now She came down from Birmingham one cold December day
As she rolled into the station you could hear all the people say
There's that gal from Tennessee she's long and she's tall
She came down from Birmingham on the Wabash Cannonball
Verse 3
Yeah Listen to the jingle the rumble and the roar
As she glides along the woodland through the hills and by the shore
Hear the mighty rush of the engine hear that lonesome hobo call
You're traveling through the jungle on the Wabash Cannonball
Verse 4
Our Eastern states are dandy so the people always say
From New York to St. Louis and Chicago by the way
From the hills of Minnesota where the rippling waters fall
No chances can be taken on the Wabash Cannonball
Verse 5
So Listen to the jingle the rumble and the roar
As she glides along the woodland through the hills and by the shore
Hear the mighty rush of the engine hear that lonesome hobo call
You're traveling through the jungle on the Wabash Cannonball
Folksong that became popular during the social movements of the 50s Folksong that became popular during the social movements of the 50s and 60s. Also known as Bahamian Lullaby. "All my trials, Lord, Soon be over." Lead vocal & choir in a gospel spirit. Organ @ 0'55. Percussion & ebow guitar @ 1'23. Instrumental tr-27.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
Country/folk version of track-1. Introduction with a cappella male Country/folk version of track-1. Introduction with a cappella male singer. Ukulele @ 0'33, strings & bass @ 1'05. Banjo @ 1'37.
Instrumental version of tr-1. Inspired, panoramic & meditative. Lead Instrumental version of tr-1. Inspired, panoramic & meditative. Lead electric guitar & synth layers.
Instrumental version of tr-2 in a folky spirit. Dobro slide, guitar, Instrumental version of tr-2 in a folky spirit. Dobro slide, guitar, mandolin, lap steel, sousaphone & drums building-up gradually until finale..
Instrumental version of tr-3 in a 1920s blues spirit. Sad & Instrumental version of tr-3 in a 1920s blues spirit. Sad & wandering. Lead fiddle, banjo, mandolin,, marimba, sousaphone & drums @ 0'43.
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.
Instrumental version of tr-4 in a country/bluegrass spirit Mandolin, Instrumental version of tr-4 in a country/bluegrass spirit Mandolin, guitare& slide dobro. Lead fiddle & bass @ 0'58. Lead harmonica @ 1'29.
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-7 in an early blues spirit. Rural, meditative Alternate version of tr-7 in an early blues spirit. Rural, meditative & rough. Slide Dobro, banjo @ 0'26 & ukulele @ 1'12.
Alternate version of tr-8. Ballad in an Americana spirit. Romantic & Alternate version of tr-8. Ballad in an Americana spirit. Romantic & nostalgic. Introduction with Dobro slide & lap steel. Mandolin, folk guitar & ebow guitar @ 0'42.
Alternate version of tr-9 in an Americana spirit. Lead slide Dobro & Alternate version of tr-9 in an Americana spirit. Lead slide Dobro & rhythm section @ 0'20.
Alternate version of tr-11. Meditative & narrative. 1st part : Lead Alternate version of tr-11. Meditative & narrative. 1st part : Lead slide Dobro, mandolin & guitar. 2nd part : Cymbals & ebow guitar @ 1'26.
Alternative version of tr-12 in a country/bluegrass spirit. Banjo & Alternative version of tr-12 in a country/bluegrass spirit. Banjo & mandolin played in unison. Bass @ 0'44 & pedal steel guitar @ 1'12.
Another altrenate version of tr-12. Narrative & contemplative. Solo Another altrenate version of tr-12. Narrative & contemplative. Solo slide Dobro guitar played rubato.
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.