Posted by JanetB, written by Alice Gerrard
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Size: 2,154kb, uploaded 3/24/2017 4:44:27 PM
Genre: Other / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time
Alice Gerrard, a living legend herself, wrote a song about another musical legend, Elizabeth Cotten, who she knew and whose conversation with her inspired this song, released on Alice's CD Bittersweet. As I listened to the CD this song moved me to attempt it on banjo and I've had the delight of learning more about these two amazing women. As the lyrics say, "And won't you sing to me as I take my leave, you're going to miss me when I'm gone."
8 comments on “Sweet South Anna River”
rickhayes Says:
Friday, March 24, 2017 @4:56:17 PM
Sweet little tune Janet. Nicely played.
JanetB Says:
Friday, March 24, 2017 @5:11:35 PM
Thanks, Rick! Alice's singing is sweet, too. I've included it in the Sound Off! post.
Bruce Peden Says:
Saturday, March 25, 2017 @4:46:44 PM
I really enjoy your playing. You give presence to the melody.
JanetB Says:
Sunday, March 26, 2017 @9:28:19 AM
Thank you for the thoughtful comment, Simon. I play the words in my head!
VancePants Says:
Saturday, April 8, 2017 @8:28:10 AM
Lovely, poignant tune, well played Janet... and a nice ending t' boot!
JanetB Says:
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 @9:38:09 PM
Thanks for noticing the ending, Ken!
banjo ron Says:
Saturday, February 13, 2021 @8:28:17 AM
Beautiful! Great song and great rendition!
JanetB Says:
Saturday, February 13, 2021 @8:50:13 AM
Thanks. I have received Alice’s new DVD You Gave Me a Song. So much musical history — worth watching.
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