Robin, this tune enjoyed quite a bit of popularity when it hit the old time scene in the 1970s (we used to play it in Any Old Time) and has since morphed in many directions. But I have some of the earlier versions if you're interested: one "source" version ... the Hammons family of West Virginia ... and then the Bing Brothers (Mike Bing on mandolin) and the Red Clay Ramblers (North Carolina band, with Jim Watson on mandolin), both of whom hung out with with Hammonses (or at least Bill Hicks of the Red Clays did) so they retain the sense of the Hammons version. I'll try to post them to this site, but if I'm unsuccessful I can email ([email protected]) them to you, if you're interested. There are many versions running around notated, but it is an easy tune to pick up by ear for a seasoned musician such as yourself. Great chords. The Scioto is a river in Ohio. More than you wanted to know, but I'm procrastinating from work so it is really easy to get wrapped up in all things Sciota. val
On Jul 6, 2:52 pm, Robin Gravina <[email protected]> wrote: > Ok, so I am taking my jam seriously and need to work out this song - I > figure if I learn one or two each week while I have some time available I > will get somewhere quick.: I managed to find the basic tune, or various > versions on some sheet music, and to 'Monroe' it a bit, but it would be good > to cannibalise others' versions, and the only one I have is the Skip, hop > and wobble one, which is great, but not at all the way that I would like to > (or am able to) play it. Any ideas for more sources? Any of you do it Monroe > style? There's Howdy Forrester I think... Let me know! > > Best > Robin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Taterbugmando" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/taterbugmando?hl=en.
