Old Sausage introduced me to this song a while back. And to celebrate my birthday today, this version is played as an old time string band might perform it. The banjo is a 5 string played in the clawhammer style. I've added mandolin, guitar and vocal. Hope you like it...
So beautifully authentic it hurts, Michael. I liked that picture "Next time try the train".
happy birthday! very good. a favorite of mine.
Great arrangement, Michael, and your vocal really suits the song. Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you.....
Hey, happy birthday Michael! That arrangement is beautifully authentic, very nicely done indeed, really suits the driving banjo.
Wonderful! Nothing says "Happy Birthday" like a good murder ballad. Someone should let the greeting card companies in on this. Your oldtime string band arrangements are my favorites. I think I like this one about as much as Pretty Polly. Very, very, happy birthday!
That was great Michael. Happy birthday.
Fantastic, Happy Birthday;
Michael, I like this very much. Happy Birthday! Mike Keyes
Happy birthday and well done on a haunting rendition of a brilliant tune.
Happy Birthday Michael, always loved that song, what a great version!
Great job, Michael, and happy birthday! I hope we can work on some more songs together soon.
Another Great one done so well, Michael. Happy Birthday.
Nice work, Michael! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Happy Birthday Micheal. 39 again aye. Today is my Christmas. My present arrived in the mail today. And now, a cool murder song. What a great Christmas. Gary
What a treat! Happy Birthday Stuche. Scott
One of my favorite Old Time tunes! What a delight to hear it sound like it just came from a misty mountain holler in the South. It's a tradition in our parts to give a give on your birthday. This was a very lovely gift indeed; Thank you!
That was fabulous Michael! I hope you had a wonderful birthday.
Wonderful, Michael. Belated happy birthday...
Very well done! Thank you and a happy birthday!
Just caught this Michael - excellent - and a happy belated birthday to you!
Ever since I learned this one from Michael's post, it's been a favorite. I decided to give it a try.
Great, Marcelyn ... one of my all time favorites. Nice voice, sweet tremolo! I'm hearing a touch of Iris DeMent in your voice.
Thanks Loretta, I went and looked up Iris Dement. That's a very nice compliment.
Wow Marcy, what a treat! Great old time singing and some wonderful mandolin picking too.
very soulful, marcelyn - complimenti - i remember hearing this years ago in new york, in the village - a little taste of appalachia in the city
Grazie, Bill. Thanks Michael, and thanks for introducing me to the tune. Maybe you'll pick out another great murder ballad to showcase your cool new banjo?
