http://www.banjohangout.org 2013 Banjo Hangout en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 14:48:00 CST Fri, 24 May 2013 14:48:00 CST http://www.banjohangout.org/rss/Genres-Top-ID8.xml Another member-generated podcast of great banjo tunes. Banjo Hangout Members Top 100 Traditional Songs banjo songs which Banjo Hangout members have uploaded to the website. Top 100 Traditional Songs banjo songs which Banjo Hangout members have uploaded to the website. Banjo Hangout eric@banjohangout.org eric@banjohangout.org JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/25575 Though important historically as the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, the song is important to me as a useful lesson in learning melodic style. I used Tony Trischka's Melodic Banjo book. Though important historically as the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, the song is important to me as a useful lesson in learning melodic style. I used Tony Trischka's Melodic Banjo book. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:30:00 CST SCclawman SCclawman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/27803 Thanks Laurence for this great addition. Honored to collaborate with you! One of my favorite songs ever gets even better! Thanks Laurence for this great addition. Honored to collaborate with you! One of my favorite songs ever gets even better! Sat, 22 Sep 2012 14:03:00 CST Paul Roberts Paul Roberts http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22313 Here's a folk tune from India to which I added a bridge. In Hinduism Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge, music and the arts. Wooden banjo in gCGCD. No effects, flat EQ, stereo pair AKG-414's. Here's a folk tune from India to which I added a bridge. In Hinduism Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge, music and the arts. Wooden banjo in gCGCD. No effects, flat EQ, stereo pair AKG-414's. Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:29:00 CST SCclawman SCclawman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/24779 A good friend of mine is in law school a couple hundred miles away. He came home over christmas break, we set up one Blue Bluebird mic and had a good time trying to play this song A good friend of mine is in law school a couple hundred miles away. He came home over christmas break, we set up one Blue Bluebird mic and had a good time trying to play this song Sun, 1 Jan 2012 07:55:00 CST SCclawman SCclawman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/29789 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:08:00 CST William Walker & Alexander Means William Walker & Alexander Means http://www.banjohangout.org/song/24925 This old hymn of 1835 was in a shape note hymnal. This old hymn of 1835 was in a shape note hymnal. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:47:00 CST vrteach vrteach http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30201 I think that I picked this up from a Fleming Brown album which I borrowed from the public library in the mid 1970s. I think that I picked this up from a Fleming Brown album which I borrowed from the public library in the mid 1970s. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:12:00 CST SCclawman SCclawman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/29704 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:28:00 CST William Douglas William Douglas http://www.banjohangout.org/song/27741 This old Scottish love song, based on William Douglas&#39s poem in around 1700, was also the first performance attempt of Lotta Crabtree (1847 - 1923). Known now as the Shirley Temple of the 19th century, Lotta walked onto a school stage in San Francisco as a wee little girl under six years old. She burst into tears when trying to sing Annie Laurie and ran off stage. So, stage fright is certainly nothing new! She got over it and became a millionaire and successful Broadway performer, leaving her millions to charity in the 1920&#39s. This old Scottish love song, based on William Douglas&#39s poem in around 1700, was also the first performance attempt of Lotta Crabtree (1847 - 1923). Known now as the Shirley Temple of the 19th century, Lotta walked onto a school stage in San Francisco as a wee little girl under six years old. She burst into tears when trying to sing Annie Laurie and ran off stage. So, stage fright is certainly nothing new! She got over it and became a millionaire and successful Broadway performer, leaving her millions to charity in the 1920&#39s. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 06:20:00 CST Carolan Carolan http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30136 A rather rough recording of O&#39Carolan&#39s Concerto (Ken Perlman arrangement) complete with mistakes and incompetence! A rather rough recording of O&#39Carolan&#39s Concerto (Ken Perlman arrangement) complete with mistakes and incompetence! Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:57:00 CST DWhelchel DWhelchel http://www.banjohangout.org/song/23631 Nice tune written by DebbieLee Whelchel. Nice tune written by DebbieLee Whelchel. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:42:00 CST Rev. John Henry Hopkins, Jr. Rev. John Henry Hopkins, Jr. http://www.banjohangout.org/song/24554 Fun to play with full chords, like a piano. Fun to play with full chords, like a piano. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:08:00 CST 5drive 5drive http://www.banjohangout.org/song/16984 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:43:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/28747 A very old hymn widely sung today. A very old hymn widely sung today. Thu, 6 Dec 2012 05:42:00 CST griffinwisc griffinwisc http://www.banjohangout.org/song/27936 Frosty Morn, my current favorite song in Sawmill tuning - gDGCB Frosty Morn, my current favorite song in Sawmill tuning - gDGCB Mon, 1 Oct 2012 20:58:00 CST jimh269b jimh269b http://www.banjohangout.org/song/28292 off the new cd off the new cd Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:59:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/23552 Learned from a Bill Monroe recording. A polka danced this fast must be easier than playing it. Learned from a Bill Monroe recording. A polka danced this fast must be easier than playing it. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:05:00 CST Henry Reed Henry Reed http://www.banjohangout.org/song/27573 Henry Reed learned these from the Civil War fifer Quince Dillon. The two tunes are both in Am and one leads easily to the other in a medley. Henry Reed learned these from the Civil War fifer Quince Dillon. The two tunes are both in Am and one leads easily to the other in a medley. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:20:00 CST Henry Webster Henry Webster http://www.banjohangout.org/song/20985 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:09:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/24089 A round with banjo and mandolin. A round with banjo and mandolin. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:20:00 CST SCclawman SCclawman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22809 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 11:03:00 CST SCclawman SCclawman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22811 Learned the tab from the book "The All-In-One Jam Book" by Mary Gordon and Hilary Dirlam from Brevard, NC. Learned the tab from the book "The All-In-One Jam Book" by Mary Gordon and Hilary Dirlam from Brevard, NC. Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:13:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/27020 For the brotherhood, from your sister. My favorite version has been Doc&#39s. For the brotherhood, from your sister. My favorite version has been Doc&#39s. Mon, 9 Jul 2012 20:34:00 CST SCclawman SCclawman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/26042 Sat, 7 Apr 2012 20:54:00 CST SCclawman SCclawman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/26588 One of the good old hymns! One of the good old hymns! Thu, 31 May 2012 14:09:00 CST joemac joemac http://www.banjohangout.org/song/24047 Bonaparte crossing the Rhine as played by "The Old Grey Dogs" I chose to play this out of double C tuning as i love the bottom end of the banjo in this tuning. Hope you all enjoy i.t Bonaparte crossing the Rhine as played by "The Old Grey Dogs" I chose to play this out of double C tuning as i love the bottom end of the banjo in this tuning. Hope you all enjoy i.t Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:03:00 CST jimh269b jimh269b http://www.banjohangout.org/song/28296 1st track little sadie 1st track little sadie Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:56:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22357 Played on a Gold Tone Cripple Creek mini in modal tuning. Learned from Miles Krassen&#39s Clawhammer Banjo, based on fiddling of Henry Reed. Played on a Gold Tone Cripple Creek mini in modal tuning. Learned from Miles Krassen&#39s Clawhammer Banjo, based on fiddling of Henry Reed. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:46:00 CST MIke Iverson MIke Iverson http://www.banjohangout.org/song/23409 Learned from Mike Iverson's tab then went a slighty different direction. Song is probably played a lot faster most of the time, but this fit the mood I was in for the night! Learned from Mike Iverson's tab then went a slighty different direction. Song is probably played a lot faster most of the time, but this fit the mood I was in for the night! Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:15:00 CST Stephen Foster Stephen Foster http://www.banjohangout.org/song/27495 Previously posted erroneously under &#34clawhammer arrangements.&#34 My arrangement of the Stephen Foster classic. Public domain. Double C tuning, capo 2. Key of D. Previously posted erroneously under &#34clawhammer arrangements.&#34 My arrangement of the Stephen Foster classic. Public domain. Double C tuning, capo 2. Key of D. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:58:00 CST SCclawman SCclawman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/26168 One of the great old hymns. One of the great old hymns. Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:46:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/26674 At a music camp dance several years ago, Kit and I heard Heidi Claire fiddling this as the traditional last song of a dance. We just had to learn it and found a notated source by Elena Corey when she was active in the California Bluegrass Association. Here's our banjo/mandolin duet. At a music camp dance several years ago, Kit and I heard Heidi Claire fiddling this as the traditional last song of a dance. We just had to learn it and found a notated source by Elena Corey when she was active in the California Bluegrass Association. Here's our banjo/mandolin duet. Fri, 8 Jun 2012 08:04:00 CST block_or_lam block_or_lam http://www.banjohangout.org/song/27830 Inspired by every version of this song I&#39ve ever heard, but especially by the music that Daddy and I played on guitar when I was a kid. Double C tuning, capo 2, key of D. Inspired by every version of this song I&#39ve ever heard, but especially by the music that Daddy and I played on guitar when I was a kid. Double C tuning, capo 2, key of D. Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:30:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22358 I like how Pete Wernick did this in D. The lyrics can be pretty sad and his version caught some of that with a minor sound. The high G is tuned down to an F#, which sort of fits my unwritten rule about only changing the tune of one string for any given song. Not that re-tuning doesn't produce a great sound... I like how Pete Wernick did this in D. The lyrics can be pretty sad and his version caught some of that with a minor sound. The high G is tuned down to an F#, which sort of fits my unwritten rule about only changing the tune of one string for any given song. Not that re-tuning doesn't produce a great sound... Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:41:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/27098 This one&#39s for Jim, whose playing is inimitable, but he&#39s glad to have us join in! This one&#39s for Jim, whose playing is inimitable, but he&#39s glad to have us join in! Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:04:00 CST music by William J. Kirkpatrick lyrics by Louisa M. R. Stead music by William J. Kirkpatrick lyrics by Louisa M. R. Stead http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22254 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" is a popular Christian hymn with music by William J. Kirkpatrick and lyrics by Louisa M. R. Stead. The lyrics were written in 1882. They appeared in Stead's Songs of Triumph. It is said that Louisa M. R. Stead wrote the lyrics after she watched her husband drown and die. The song is included in many hymnals and has been recorded by many artists. 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" is a popular Christian hymn with music by William J. Kirkpatrick and lyrics by Louisa M. R. Stead. The lyrics were written in 1882. They appeared in Stead's Songs of Triumph. It is said that Louisa M. R. Stead wrote the lyrics after she watched her husband drown and die. The song is included in many hymnals and has been recorded by many artists. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:11:00 CST SCclawman SCclawman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/23074 Played on a Morgan Monroe OB and high strung (nashville tuning) Larrive Parlor guitar Played on a Morgan Monroe OB and high strung (nashville tuning) Larrive Parlor guitar Sun, 11 Sep 2011 08:46:00 CST BANJOJUDY BANJOJUDY http://www.banjohangout.org/song/18700 Recorded July 2009 at Clifftop. Adam Hurt, Beth Hartness, Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, Luke Richardson Recorded July 2009 at Clifftop. Adam Hurt, Beth Hartness, Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, Luke Richardson Mon, 18 Oct 2010 06:22:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/28811 One of the caroling songs we do every year. One of the caroling songs we do every year. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:14:00 CST SCclawman SCclawman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/25525 I love me some Shady Grove. I love me some Shady Grove. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:56:00 CST blanham blanham http://www.banjohangout.org/song/24626 Merry Christmas! Played by Bob Lanham, in Gm tuning (gDGBbD) on a Bart Reiter Bacophone Plus banjo. My version began with the simple one in &#34The Banjo Player&#39s Songbook&#34 by Tim Jumper, and then adding my own embellishments. Merry Christmas! Played by Bob Lanham, in Gm tuning (gDGBbD) on a Bart Reiter Bacophone Plus banjo. My version began with the simple one in &#34The Banjo Player&#39s Songbook&#34 by Tim Jumper, and then adding my own embellishments. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:20:00 CST griffinwisc griffinwisc http://www.banjohangout.org/song/29131 For your review, &#34The Eighth of January&#34. Played in clawhammer style. I learned it from tab found in &#34Melodic Clawhammer Banjo&#34 by Ken Perlman, Oak Publications. Differing from the tab, I&#39m tuned 1/2 step below double C, f#BF#BC# For your review, &#34The Eighth of January&#34. Played in clawhammer style. I learned it from tab found in &#34Melodic Clawhammer Banjo&#34 by Ken Perlman, Oak Publications. Differing from the tab, I&#39m tuned 1/2 step below double C, f#BF#BC# Sun, 6 Jan 2013 20:13:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/25341 Played on a Gold Tone Cripple Creek mini-banjo, key of G. Played on a Gold Tone Cripple Creek mini-banjo, key of G. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:16:00 CST andyrubin andyrubin http://www.banjohangout.org/song/1432 A &#34khosid&#34 is a chasidic dance in 2/4. This one, from our collaborative &#34Shalom Ireland&#34 CD, has Dave Kidron on fiddle and yours truly on banjo. A &#34khosid&#34 is a chasidic dance in 2/4. This one, from our collaborative &#34Shalom Ireland&#34 CD, has Dave Kidron on fiddle and yours truly on banjo. Fri, 5 Jan 2007 16:37:00 CST rickhayes rickhayes http://www.banjohangout.org/song/26153 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:32:00 CST blockader blockader http://www.banjohangout.org/song/25720 In A modal on Ome Juniper. In A modal on Ome Juniper. Mon, 5 Mar 2012 11:40:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/25730 This old English ballad is powerfully emotional in melody and lyrics. This old English ballad is powerfully emotional in melody and lyrics. Tue, 6 Mar 2012 05:55:00 CST vrteach vrteach http://www.banjohangout.org/song/18828 It's fun to play a tune with more than 2 parts It's fun to play a tune with more than 2 parts Sat, 30 Oct 2010 08:55:00 CST Mark Johnson Mark Johnson http://www.banjohangout.org/song/26004 playing June Apple in the key of E (double C capo 4) on my Cedar Mountain banjo. accompanied by myself on uke and guitar, and Chloe on the cat sneeze if you have good ears. playing June Apple in the key of E (double C capo 4) on my Cedar Mountain banjo. accompanied by myself on uke and guitar, and Chloe on the cat sneeze if you have good ears. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:18:00 CST blockader blockader http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22930 In mountain minor on an OME Juniper inspired by the McCrae sisters. In mountain minor on an OME Juniper inspired by the McCrae sisters. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:47:00 CST Carter Family Carter Family http://www.banjohangout.org/song/26536 A signature Carter Family song. A signature Carter Family song. Fri, 25 May 2012 06:08:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22815 Inspired by David Grier and friends. Chinquapins are like chestnuts. One thing I do enjoy is gathering pine nuts. Inspired by David Grier and friends. Chinquapins are like chestnuts. One thing I do enjoy is gathering pine nuts. Sat, 20 Aug 2011 18:33:00 CST Tim O'Brien Tim O'Brien http://www.banjohangout.org/song/29833 One of the best songs ever for clawhammer and voice. Glad to finally have learned it. One of the best songs ever for clawhammer and voice. Glad to finally have learned it. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:31:00 CST 5drive 5drive http://www.banjohangout.org/song/17274 Another old tune I wanted to learn for a long time,Monday I went back to Doc for this tremor in my hands and they are now saying early Parkinson's so you friends send up a prayer for me and I sure would thank you!! no excuses ,but there might be a couple glitches in my pickin',thanks!! Another old tune I wanted to learn for a long time,Monday I went back to Doc for this tremor in my hands and they are now saying early Parkinson's so you friends send up a prayer for me and I sure would thank you!! no excuses ,but there might be a couple glitches in my pickin',thanks!! Wed, 12 May 2010 17:33:00 CST jim109b jim109b http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22430 Jim Reed arrangement. Initial attempt at recording one of my favourite Jim Reed tunes. This is my first tune &#39by ear&#39, and its not an easy thing to do...well I don&#39t find it easy. Took me ages!! Jim - still kinda slow and steady, and finding it hard to get the &#39bounce&#39 right, and the correct note emphasis. Still messing around with different ways to play the last couple of measures leading up to that low C - this is the bit that&#39s giving me most trouble right now. Was going to do a vid, but camera is U/S :( Jim Reed arrangement. Initial attempt at recording one of my favourite Jim Reed tunes. This is my first tune &#39by ear&#39, and its not an easy thing to do...well I don&#39t find it easy. Took me ages!! Jim - still kinda slow and steady, and finding it hard to get the &#39bounce&#39 right, and the correct note emphasis. Still messing around with different ways to play the last couple of measures leading up to that low C - this is the bit that&#39s giving me most trouble right now. Was going to do a vid, but camera is U/S :( Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:31:00 CST Granada 22 Granada 22 http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22455 This is just a test to see if im working audacity right. If anyone has suggestions please let me know i am new to audacity and just trying to get it figured out. This is just a test to see if im working audacity right. If anyone has suggestions please let me know i am new to audacity and just trying to get it figured out. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:13:00 CST John Newton 1779 John Newton 1779 http://www.banjohangout.org/song/26184 Here is my arrangement of Amazing Grace recorded with Kentucky 31 in 2002 Here is my arrangement of Amazing Grace recorded with Kentucky 31 in 2002 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:22:00 CST tomberghan tomberghan http://www.banjohangout.org/song/14416 Tom Berghan Clawhammer, recorded September 20, 2009. Chuck Lee Vintage Ovilla 2008, Kat Eyz Maple/Purpleheart bridge, Vellum Calfskin head. Pitch @ 415 - I got a gal at the head of the creek Goin up t&#39 see her &#39bout the middle of the week Kiss her on the mouth, just as sweet as any wine Wraps herself around me like a sweet potatoe vine Tom Berghan Clawhammer, recorded September 20, 2009. Chuck Lee Vintage Ovilla 2008, Kat Eyz Maple/Purpleheart bridge, Vellum Calfskin head. Pitch @ 415 - I got a gal at the head of the creek Goin up t&#39 see her &#39bout the middle of the week Kiss her on the mouth, just as sweet as any wine Wraps herself around me like a sweet potatoe vine Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:57:00 CST tofte32 tofte32 http://www.banjohangout.org/song/26722 A Tune for Janet A Tune for Janet Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:12:00 CST joemac joemac http://www.banjohangout.org/song/16627 Just fell in love with this when i heard Charlie Cushman play it. Played by me with the wonderfull Kidd on guitar and bass. Its a little gem. Just fell in love with this when i heard Charlie Cushman play it. Played by me with the wonderfull Kidd on guitar and bass. Its a little gem. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:30:00 CST Giuseppe Cenci Giuseppe Cenci http://www.banjohangout.org/song/25014 a Mantovana is a sixteenth century song composed by the Italian tenor Giuseppe Cenci, also known as Giuseppino del Biado, (d. 1616). Its earliest known appearance in print is in del Biado&#39s 1600 collection of madrigals. The melody, later also known as &#34Ballo di Mantova&#34 or &#34Aria di Mantova&#34 gained wide currency in Renaissance Europe, being recorded variously as the Scottish “My mistress is prettie,” the Polish “Pod Krakowem,” Spanish &#34Virgen de la Cueva&#34 and the Ukrainian “Kateryna Kucheryava.&#34 It is best-known as the melody of Bedřich Smetana&#39s The Moldau and of the Israeli national anthem Hatikvah. I added the third part, in case old Giuseppe lifted the original riff from a raga, which I - of course - suspect:) a Mantovana is a sixteenth century song composed by the Italian tenor Giuseppe Cenci, also known as Giuseppino del Biado, (d. 1616). Its earliest known appearance in print is in del Biado&#39s 1600 collection of madrigals. The melody, later also known as &#34Ballo di Mantova&#34 or &#34Aria di Mantova&#34 gained wide currency in Renaissance Europe, being recorded variously as the Scottish “My mistress is prettie,” the Polish “Pod Krakowem,” Spanish &#34Virgen de la Cueva&#34 and the Ukrainian “Kateryna Kucheryava.&#34 It is best-known as the melody of Bedřich Smetana&#39s The Moldau and of the Israeli national anthem Hatikvah. I added the third part, in case old Giuseppe lifted the original riff from a raga, which I - of course - suspect:) Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:36:00 CST Terry Baucom Terry Baucom http://www.banjohangout.org/song/4156 Terry Baucom and Mark Johnson team up on this great song, combining Baucom&#39s Bluegrass Style of Banjo playing with Johnson&#39s Clawgrass. We hope you like what you hear! Terry Baucom and Mark Johnson team up on this great song, combining Baucom&#39s Bluegrass Style of Banjo playing with Johnson&#39s Clawgrass. We hope you like what you hear! Mon, 2 Jul 2007 16:22:00 CST tomberghan tomberghan http://www.banjohangout.org/song/15692 Tom Berghan In 1749, Bonnie Prince Charles led his supporting Scottish clans against the British on the fields of Culloden. The British won the battle, and the clans were decimated. During the purges of the highlands, thousands were lost, families and clans were destroyed, lands were seized and the people plunged into poverty, and the Scots were stripped of their tartans, music and weapons. Clans from the Loch Lomond area had followed Prince Charles in the rebellion. This folk song reflects the despair of the time. The legend of this song is that it was written by a young soldier to his sweetheart. Two of Prince Charles’ soldiers were captured in Carlisle. One was condemned to die and he wrote the song. The other was released and took the song back to Scotland to give to his colleague’s sweetheart. The low road refers to the condemned soldier’s impending death and the path of his spirit, whilst the high road is the actual road his friend must travel back to Scotland over the high and rugged hills, hence, the condemned soldier’s spirit would return via the low road and be back in Scotland first. Tom Berghan In 1749, Bonnie Prince Charles led his supporting Scottish clans against the British on the fields of Culloden. The British won the battle, and the clans were decimated. During the purges of the highlands, thousands were lost, families and clans were destroyed, lands were seized and the people plunged into poverty, and the Scots were stripped of their tartans, music and weapons. Clans from the Loch Lomond area had followed Prince Charles in the rebellion. This folk song reflects the despair of the time. The legend of this song is that it was written by a young soldier to his sweetheart. Two of Prince Charles’ soldiers were captured in Carlisle. One was condemned to die and he wrote the song. The other was released and took the song back to Scotland to give to his colleague’s sweetheart. The low road refers to the condemned soldier’s impending death and the path of his spirit, whilst the high road is the actual road his friend must travel back to Scotland over the high and rugged hills, hence, the condemned soldier’s spirit would return via the low road and be back in Scotland first. Tue, 5 Jan 2010 22:57:00 CST Laurence Diehl Laurence Diehl http://www.banjohangout.org/song/9838 This is Alan Munde&#39s version of the tune - close as I get anyway! This is Alan Munde&#39s version of the tune - close as I get anyway! Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:28:00 CST Laurence Diehl Laurence Diehl http://www.banjohangout.org/song/14569 Everyone has their own version of this. Here&#39s my take on it Everyone has their own version of this. Here&#39s my take on it Sat, 3 Oct 2009 16:11:00 CST vrteach vrteach http://www.banjohangout.org/song/1936 Played on my bicentennial, more or less in C. Played on my bicentennial, more or less in C. Thu, 1 Feb 2007 10:00:00 CST vrteach vrteach http://www.banjohangout.org/song/5418 I learned this at a workshop about Midwest Fiddle Tunes, given by Chirps Smith & Paul Tyler in St Louis, September 2007. I am in D on my GoldTone WL-250 I learned this at a workshop about Midwest Fiddle Tunes, given by Chirps Smith & Paul Tyler in St Louis, September 2007. I am in D on my GoldTone WL-250 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:30:00 CST tfaux tfaux http://www.banjohangout.org/song/11178 Think I first heard a version of this by the Chieftains, and learned it from Tom Turino. That&#39s Robin K the Possum Queen on fiddle, young Willie Hope on guitar, and Grandpa Randall McCabe, mando. Think I first heard a version of this by the Chieftains, and learned it from Tom Turino. That&#39s Robin K the Possum Queen on fiddle, young Willie Hope on guitar, and Grandpa Randall McCabe, mando. Sat, 3 Jan 2009 08:00:00 CST dangibson dangibson http://www.banjohangout.org/song/11752 I was playing around with fCFCD tuning. This fell right out of the instrument. Lee custom 11&#34 walnut, no tone ring, Ren head, heavy Moon bridge, Non-knot tailpiece, no capo. I was playing around with fCFCD tuning. This fell right out of the instrument. Lee custom 11&#34 walnut, no tone ring, Ren head, heavy Moon bridge, Non-knot tailpiece, no capo. Tue, 3 Feb 2009 11:43:00 CST Tomcat Tomcat http://www.banjohangout.org/song/5201 I always liked this little tune. It&#39s just one of those sit by the fireplace kinda songs. I always liked this little tune. It&#39s just one of those sit by the fireplace kinda songs. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:28:00 CST Laurence Diehl Laurence Diehl http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30669 A duet with Travis Wright (SCClawman) A duet with Travis Wright (SCClawman) Mon, 13 May 2013 08:20:00 CST