Banjo Hangout Top 100 Other Songs

Tennessee Stud

Jimmy Driftwood — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:12:00 CST

My melodic version of the Doc Watson/Eddy Arnold classic.

Water is Wide - With Big L (Laurence Diehl)

SCclawman — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 14:03:00 CST

Thanks Laurence for this great addition. Honored to collaborate with you! One of my favorite songs ever gets even better!

Namaste Saraswati

Paul Roberts — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:29:00 CST

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.

Wayfaring Stranger

SCclawman — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:58:00 CST

**No Banjo** Please don't shoot me -- but who else am I supposed to share this with? Recorded with a "High-Strung" Larrivee Parlor Guitar.

Cant Find My Way Home

Steve Winwood — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:13:00 CST

Our cover of this great Steve Winwood song, made into a hit by the group "Traffic".

Scarborough Fair

Frailblazer — Sun, 3 Jun 2012 11:51:00 CST

Angeline the Baker

Frailblazer — Sun, 3 Jun 2012 11:48:00 CST

Baby It's Cold Outside

Frank Loesser — Wed, 7 Dec 2011 21:12:00 CST

4. Crazy - Acoustic Flat Top - Sarah McGibbon

Willie Nelson — Sat, 8 Jan 2011 09:13:00 CST

Donnie Gill asked me to sing something for his birthday and post it. I hope you enjoy a wonderful slow dance to this with your wife Donnie - Happy Birthday friend :) I never got this recorded while my mom was alive and it was on her list...so Donnie it's a double treat to do it now :)

Bach Prelude from Suite #1 in G for Cello

waystation — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:44:00 CST

I was hired to play this as the processional at a wedding, which meant I had to learn it. I wasn't happy with the banjo tabs I found for the tune so this is my own arrangement. I took liberties with the score in two measures - I hope you can't find them, but if you know the piece well enough you will. Played on my Kel Kroydon/Dannick into a Zoom Handy H4. Everything you hear was produced on the H4 - this was recorded with the built-in microphones and one of the built-in reverb settings. No EQ or additional effects were done after the fact.

Off To California

Banjowen — Sat, 4 Nov 2006 06:38:00 CST

This is a tune I have always liked, so I thought I would do a little recording of it.

Carol Of The Bells

Banjophobic — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 21:45:00 CST

The 6 Banjo version..LOL

Arkansas Traveler and Over the Waterfall

Frailblazer — Mon, 7 Nov 2011 15:10:00 CST

Shooting Stars // Original Song

Greg Connor — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:07:00 CST

This is my August contribution of writing a song per month in 2009. The song consists of Martin Guitar, Deering Openback Banjo, Burke Brass Irish Whistle, Fender Jazz Bass, and Voice.

Trail of Tears

jsam — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 23:34:00 CST

An original tune composed by yours truly.

Alice's Waltz

Banjowen — Sun, 5 Nov 2006 14:37:00 CST

This is a tune I wrote for my wife, Alice. It is off an album we made some years ago entitled 'A Little Bit Of Junc' by The Secret River Band, the 'Junc' meaning the Junction Inn at Rainford, where we play every Wednesday. The banjo is an Ibanez Artist which I had for eighteen years.

Molly's Beatles Medley

McCartney-Lennon — Wed, 2 Mar 2011 10:29:00 CST

this is one of the pieces Molly will be performing at her Recital this Friday .....

Sitar improv: Golden Lotus

Paul Roberts — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:51:00 CST

This one I recorded several years ago. I have a couple more that I did more recently; they're quite a bit longer, but if anyone goes for this type of thing, I'd upload them. I hope you'll go to the topic discussion if you have a comment: http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/189094 Thanks, PauL http://www.banjocrazy.com/

A Promise of Spring

Paul Roberts — Sun, 4 Dec 2011 19:27:00 CST

Cello Banjo. gCGCD. Sound-off discussion.

Autumn Leaves

Joseph Kosma — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 22:19:00 CST

I just improvised a banjo version of the jazz standard (without fingerpicks to get a mellower sound), and then added electric bass afterwards. It is kind of sloppy, and I mainly don't play jazz on the banjo, but thought I would put it out there anyway. I did record it without click track or any ProTools "fixing" (so maybe that could be a consideration against it being judged too harshly for the sloppyness factor). For some really great jazz banjo (in a traditional bop oriented style), listen to Tom Slavicek. Some of his tunes are posted at Andrew Conde's hangout page.

No Capo For Andy - Live in Cologne Germany

Ryan Cavanaugh — Sun, 18 May 2008 14:54:00 CST

I was flattered when band leader and saxophonist Bill Evans decided to start playing my tune. This tune is also available on my new record "Songs For the New Frontier," now available on I-tunes, Amazon downloads, and Rhapsody.com.

Heaven, according to Darryl

darryl k. — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:35:00 CST

Scratchy robes, sprouting wings, organs, choirs and golden city streets not your thing either? Come out for a visit. ;-) Stu Mac Whyte Laydie with nylon strings and a touch of phaser ( a la Pete Warneck ) just for fun.

A Winter's Chill - Original

Greg Connor — Wed, 3 Dec 2008 16:20:00 CST

Original Instrumental by Greg Connor - Banjo, Guitar, Bass

UP AND AROUND THE BEND

Bela Fleck — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:37:00 CST

Here's Bob and I, "The Old Grey Dogs" playing Bela's up and around the bend. Its a total 100% single string tune that we enjoy very much. Played flat into our new studio, the Sony Audio 8 suite so we can get a feel of how the studio preforms flat.

Rock the Cradle Joe (Fingerstyle)

Frailblazer — Sat, 3 Sep 2011 09:45:00 CST

Just As I Am -Pastor Harry & David Emery 2008

jbalch — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:20:00 CST

David Emery/ dulcimer and Pastor Harry (Timmins)/guitar recorded July 13, 2008, Murfresboro, TN

The World is Waiting for the Sunrise

banjopa — Wed, 2 Jan 2008 07:58:00 CST

Steve Caddick is playing this tune. This was recorded at the Early Spring Banjo Fling in 2003 in Mansfield, MA where I was the Headliner. This is my solo tenor banjo rendition of this old tune. It includes the verse which is seldom heard. A bit of trivia for you Boomers, this song was written by June Lockhart's father, Eugene, she played the mom on the 1950's TV show Lassie. In looking at the song style choices, there needs to be one for 4-string banjos!

Dance With Me

randal morton — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:09:00 CST

My arrangement of the old pop hit "Dance With Me" from the 70's

Corey's Lullaby

Banjowen — Thu, 31 May 2007 06:54:00 CST

Recently my daughter Rebecca presented me with Corey, my first grandchild . This is a tune I wrote for him. Again, my son Paul accompanied me on both keyboard and bass.

Here Comes the Sun

George Harrison — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:50:00 CST

Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)

Richie Dotson — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:11:00 CST

This is my most loved Curly Maple tune. Live recording of me with Curly Maple on Nov. 8, 2003 Big Fun with those guys, but not exactly bluegrass. I think that Earl would be proud, though. I've seen him stretching his musical legs on more than one occasion. Gary Bates on guitar and lead vocals, Joe Hannabach on mandolin and baritone vocals, Bill Richardson on Bass and me, Richie Dotson on Banjo and tenor vocals.

Linus & Lucy

fivestring2 — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:01:00 CST

This is a wonderful arrangement by Tom Adams. My sincerest apologies to Mr. Adams. But this is a fun song to play!

Sally in the Garden

Frailblazer — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:58:00 CST

Cluck Old Hen- Hip hop style

Turbo — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:38:00 CST

A different spin on an often done traditional filddle tune. This is off our upcoming debut CD titled 'Daydream'. Mixed by Scott Vestal, mastered by Randy LeRoy. Turbo/Adam Beshears on banjos, DJ Deacon on turntables/beat, Curtis Parks on synth, Aaron Soots on rhythm guitar/voice on intro, and William Gee on bass.

Wild Mountain Thyme

Banjowen — Sat, 4 Nov 2006 06:40:00 CST

This is a tune that reminds me of my 'folky' days.

Wafaring Stranger

dhergert — Sun, 4 Nov 2007 13:30:00 CST

Well loved Gospel song. My wife singing and playing her D41, accompanied with my 1889 S.S. Stewart American Princess #2

Layla

Eric Clapton — Mon, 3 Jan 2011 13:55:00 CST

I've wanted to do this one for a while ... all banjo and electric bass ....

Old Joe Clarke

Gareth Banjoland — Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:36:00 CST

This was also recorded on my laptop about a year ago, in a hotel but in Austria ( generally better acoustics in Austrian hotels rooms I find) it was inspired by Bela and Tony's version off their solo banjo works album. Theres a few little mishaps but I like it anyway....

Soldiers Joy

MarkJohnson — Thu, 24 May 2007 21:51:00 CST

Playing and recording both styles together

Hunter's Purse

hum — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:10:00 CST

Traditional irish reel - lovely tune. first heard this played on a celtic harp.

Farewell to Mims

MrNatch3L — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:52:00 CST

Since nobody has managed to figure out what this tune is, I decided to rename it in honor of our friend Bill (mimspicker). The tune kind of feels like something you might play to say farewell. The tune originally bore a name suggested by Mike Gregory on the post at http://www.banjohangout.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=139585. but I'm sure he will not mind the change of title. You're listening to the All Natural String Band (me and Audacity) with the El Cheapo resophonic guitar, finger and flat picked 25-year old cedar top Takamine acoustic, and my Bishline Heirloom.

500 miles/ shallowford crossing, not for copy/sale

1935tb-11 — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:25:00 CST

we did this down here in the basement studio i have. i think mike channeled john duffey when he did this one. this is some of my recording work i do on my 16 channel recorder. i hope you enjoy this one as much as i did playing and recording it. terry martin

Desperado

The Eagles — Sun, 2 Oct 2011 18:25:00 CST

Christmas Time Is Here

Vince Guarldi — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:46:00 CST

Heres my 6 banjo version. I matched the tempo and the arrangement as closely as I could. But my jazzy solo in the middle is my own..good or bad,haha. I snuck in a hook riff from a 007 movie for laughs. This has rhythm banjo, two brushed banjos,banjo ornaments,banjo solo and bass banjo. I hope you like it.

Batik

Gordonstone — Thu, 2 Nov 2006 20:52:00 CST

Melodic, Progressive

RENEE

1935tb-11 — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 18:17:00 CST

song i wrote for my wife renee

Pass me not

stellingbelle — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:18:00 CST

One of our favorites from the Stateline Bluegrass Gospel album. This is one of my favorites to sing with the boys....lot of harmony things happening here. Look out for a 5 part harmony at the end!

A Dublin Lullaby

Banjowen — Sun, 4 Jan 2009 09:21:00 CST

A tune originally written for guitar by Mark Houghton from Chester, England. I think it fits the banjo very well, and as usual my son Paul accompanies me on Bass and Keyboards.

Funky Joe Clark

Traditional — Thu, 2 Nov 2006 20:55:00 CST

Melodic, Progressive

Birdland

pearcemusic — Tue, 2 Jun 2009 12:06:00 CST

Weather Report for the 5 string banjo .... Electric Bass, Rhythm box and 5 string banjo ..... played on my Tuttle Mahogany fretmaster ..... basically a Bela type banjo with an FQMS old growth rim and thunderbolt tone ring

St. James Hospital

Jon Eric — Mon, 7 May 2007 09:58:00 CST

From the Java Blend Live Radio Show in Iowa City Iowa. This is another one of the cuts we have on our latest release of "Jerusalem Ridge". This cut was played live with my Custom Nechville Nuevo. What a fun tune to play!

Drunk Again

mike gregory — Fri, 5 Dec 2008 20:59:00 CST

Actually an anti-driving drunk song. As I passed from one room to another, the radio was playing the tune that I used for the chorus. I had no idea what the lyrics were, but the tune caught me, and I was singing along to it, making up my own words. About two hours later, the whole song had been cobbled together. If you like, I can e-mail you the chords and lyrics.

Seabreeze

Wes Lassiter — Thu, 1 May 2008 16:31:00 CST

A song I wrote with a fiddle player.

Bach Well Tempered Clavier Prelude 1

Bach — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:26:00 CST

Apologies for the imprecisions. Big movements of left hand ...

Tam Lin

Davey Arthur — Tue, 6 Sep 2011 12:27:00 CST

The web tells me that this traditional sounding tune is composed and credited to Davey Arthur - Dublin born but now living in Edinburgh, Scotland. My variation has an added intro that i come back to midway to lead into a break - I play all the parts - recorded with a Zoom H2 into a laptop - ADGBD tuning - key of Dm

El Choclo

salvatone — Mon, 6 Nov 2006 12:30:00 CST

Argentinian Tango in Fm played in G tuning. This is my arrangement which was published in Banjo Newletter as Tab of the Month, July 2006.

Just The Way You Are

randal morton — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:11:00 CST

Reaching way back to the 70's (or maybe 80's) with this banjo arrangement......

Shine

neplusultra — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:52:00 CST

Performed at the Sacramento Banjo-Rama, Feb 2008

Lowdown Blues

mwc9725e — Fri, 6 May 2011 08:14:00 CST

I made up some of it, borrowed some of it. I hope you like it, and thanks for listening.

Walls

Ronnie — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:50:00 CST

This is a cover of Tom Petty's "Walls" by me and my daughter Emily.

The Police Medley

Sting - The Police — Sat, 5 Feb 2011 14:02:00 CST

Message in a Bottle - Spirits in the Material World - Every Little Thing She Does is Magic ... 3 of my fave Police tunes in a Medley for 5 String Banjo and Electric bass ...

The Banjo Hangout (Song)

backtothefuture — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 01:03:00 CST

A song I wrote and sang, played on a tenor banjo tuned Chicago style.

Stay a While

darryl k. — Sun, 6 May 2007 15:17:00 CST

Another Joel Klingler song. A sweet jazzy fourties song. One of my favorites, although the banjo is pretty simple on this one.

Allegro form Sonata C

mikey5string — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 17:18:00 CST

Get Up In The Morning

trapdoor2 — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:23:00 CST

Minstrel, stroke style. Tuning dGDF#A. Dan Knowles banjo, 14" pot, 29" scale.

angeline the baker

jimh269b — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:53:00 CST

never reallly played any so thought i would try it so here you go

05 - Tashkent-American ArkansasTravellers :))

Janna — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:48:00 CST

This is the first collaboration from people this far away! JAMES STILTNER (Renofan on this site) on the guitar and me on banjo!

Prelude to Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G

winnipegbanjoman — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 22:53:00 CST

Yet another homework assignment. Had to transcribe this Bach cello piece from standard notation, and arrange it for the banjo. I'm still struggling with it, but here goes . . .

Maid Behind the Bar

hum — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:11:00 CST

Irish Reel - GCGCD tuning.

Classical Gas / Bobby Thompson

Banjoman — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 22:39:00 CST

This song was recorded by the late BHO member, Bobby Thompson, in 1969.
I have receved permision to post this song on his behalf.
www.bobbythompsonbanjo.com

Doctor My Eyes

Banjophobic — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:20:00 CST

From the upcoming 'Rain Check' CD project. One of Jackson Brownes' best tunes, I think. Your truly on banjo/reso/tenor vocal, Jack Stillman - Bass,Alan Conrad,Guitar lead vocal and Dennis Severt mando/baritone vocal. Recorded at Stu Bowen's studio in King NC.

Jezebel

Jane C — Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:44:00 CST

From the album "Woman King" by Iron & Wine. My two gorgeous sons on guitars and vocal and the old woman on banjo, not a very good solo sadly, they wouldn't let me wear picks. Huge thanks to Joemac who tabbed it for me.

Star Spangled Banner

salvatone — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:16:00 CST

Not like BEEFUS (like Hendrix) or like Banjophobic (like Earl), but a straight up version. Sorry for the few muffed notes.

Swallowtail Jig/Calliope House

Tobes — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 16:04:00 CST

This is me with a band I used toplay in called 'Skin the Goat'.

Bill Bailey

Patrick P. — Fri, 9 Feb 2007 03:21:00 CST