"Pick A Bale of Cotton" sung by Tracy Newman 

Her sister, Laraine Newman, was an original member of the "Not Ready For Primetime Players" in the early years of "NBC Saturday Night" (later, rechristened, "Saturday Night Live").

Thanks for uploading! 😊😊

What a cutie this girl is. I used to sing this a lot during my teaching career (1974-2010) with my infant and primary school pupils, along with "Corn Bread" and "Take this hammer" etc. The kids loved Leadbelly songs.

love her singing

Love these clips

This is my "calm down" song I would sing to my daughter when she was little. I would replace "baby" with my daughter's name. She's an adult now and still asks me to sing it to her sometimes, which, of course, I very willingly oblige. 🙂

Such sweet innocence. We need this today!

Tracy, you are awesome!

I’m sure Leadbelly would have loved this version, especially with the social history as well. You made this music matter.

You remind me of my music teacher in elementary during the 70’s? I think it was you?? Haven’t thought of you in 45+ years.

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Fantastic series of folk tunes, I’m really enjoying watching/listening..Tracy, you’re wonderful!! ☺️👋💛

You’ve always been so talented! Thanks.

I'm surprised you were allowed to include a light form of social commentary. For 1965, you did well.

My day just got brighter! Thank you!

Really pronouncing that 'r' and sings "oh lordy" instead of "oh lawday" I met a guy today who's from Boston and he sounds more country than Tracy, here. Great video by the way, thanks.

Do you do a version of "passin through"? ...If not you should, I'd love to hear it

Okay Tracy, I know you read these. I want you yo do a modern remake of these for your RU-vid fans.

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I don't think Tracy is a fan of men if you know what I mean

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