Blue Diamond Mine

[mingusb1]

Hi all, just revisited a recording of the Johnsone Mtn. Boys doing Blue Diamond Mine. #Love that tune and have often thought about trying to work it up.

Any of you play it? #Where did you learn it? #What key? #

I think I have heard a number of other verses sung than the ones on the JMB recording.

Thanks,
Z

[dasspunk]

I've been playing it in C. It's a killer tune.

I like this version... (http://www.dasspunk.com/music/uploads/Blue_Diamond_Mines.mp3)

[pathfinder]

Anyone from (or who has lived in) a mining town realizes they all go bust sooner or later. #The closing of the 'Blue Diamond Mine' captures that sadness with powerful poignancy. #

I like the Seldom Scene's version best, although Tim O'Brien's version (on the link above) was good too.

[dasspunk]

Hmmmm... I want to hear SS version now...

[mingusb1]

Hey, thanks you two for the responses. #That linked version is cool, I like how it's sort of "wobbly".

The JMB version (in G) is nice, if a little too polished. #But the tempo is nice and slow and the 5-string parts are great.

I've always liked mining songs (just love Dark as a Dungeon). #Maybe 'cause I'm tained in geology (even though I don't really know the 1st thing about mining).

Thanks again,
Z

[pathfinder]

dasspunk:
The SS version is on their 'Dream Scene' album (the second last cut).