The Jim Wood Online Acoustic Music Academy homepage is designed to promote and teach traditional acoustic music. Jim is a promintent musican in Middle Tennesse with a performing and teaching career over 40 years.
I remember learning this song in fourth grade! Specifically, I remember learning the definitions of "tarrier," "tay," "mean" (as in stingy). I also remember having one of my first musical questions - Why did this song sound so much like the first part of "Erie Canal?" Were they, somehow, the same KIND of song? I was praised for my curiosity, and encouraged to find out all I could to answer the question - starting my life-long affinity for "traditional" songs.
This is a great version of this song I learned it from Gerry Milnes from Braxton county West Virginia in 1975. I play it on the street these days in Portland Maine as part of a children's set. But I know adults are going to like it too. I just moved here from Burlington Vermont and have only played Portland once. If I can find a reasonable parking place that won't cost me an arm and a leg I can probably make a living this summer! You you guys and gals do a spectacular job on this number!
I don't remember anything like this from *my* primary school days! But I've had the joy of discovering them, along with other "Old Time" music, from my experience as a contra dancer and caller. Fun!
Nice! Very up-beat and "clean." That would be great to dance to! Just "met" you, so I don't know. Do you play contra or other community dances? (When we're back to safe dancing, anyway!)
