Post: #1

I know Free originated the song for the night, and I hope I'm not stepping on his toes, but I would like to pick up the tradition if he doesn't mind.

Tonight's song...

An American Trilogy by Mickey Newbury

Mickey Newbury is one of my all time favorites. His music is beautiful and somewhat indescribable. It is sometimes hillbilly, sometimes blues, sometimes country, and sometimes you just can't put your finger on it at all. But it is always well written and beautifully sung, IMHO. More than just a singer, he wrote all of his songs and even wrote hits for others. Tonight's song, An American Trilogy was made famous by Elvis. Mickey's bio

Lyrics

Oh I wish I was in the land of cotton
Old things they are not forgotten
Look away, look away, look away Dixieland
Oh I wish I was in Dixie, away, away
In Dixieland I take my stand to live and die in Dixie
Cause Dixieland, that's where I was born
Early Lord one frosty morning
Look away, look away, look away Dixieland

Glory, glory hallelujah
Glory, glory hallelujah
Glory, glory hallelujah
His truth is marching on

So hush little baby
Don't you cry
You know your daddy's bound to die
But all my trials, Lord will soon be over

This post was last modified: Aug 01, 2008 05:22 PM by 8 Ball.

Post: #2

Kudos to you 8 Ball, No worries man, I enjoy anytime good tunes are posted...Everyone has different styles and tastes and it just broadens our own perspectives.....thanks...

Post: #3

Thanks Free. It's good to see you man.