River tunes

[crisscross]

In 1960, Vico Torriani sang "Kalkutta liegt am Ganges",(Kalkutta is situated on the river Ganges)
Geography sticklers migt have cried out in exasperation: it's situated on the river Hugli, which has its origin in the Ganges but is a river of its own , flowing to the estuary!
But I guess, back in the 60ies people had other problems on their minds...

(This time my electric Tenor Guitar)

HAPPY EASTER HOLIDAYS!

[Bertram Henze]

In 1960, Vico Torriani sang "Kalkutta liegt am Ganges",(Kalkutta is situated on the river Ganges)
Geography sticklers migt have cried out in exasperation: it's situated on the river Hugli, which has its origin in the Ganges but is a river of its own , flowing to the estuary!
But I guess, back in the 60ies people had other problems on their minds...

That was harmless compared to Heino who sang about a goucho drinking whiskey in Rio de Janeiro

[Beanzy]

Sweet Thames Flow Softly, by Ewan MacColl,


I'd Jump The Mississippi, by George Jones


The Fog On The Tyne, by Lindisfarne

[Denny Gies]

Quicksilver has a tune; "Misery River". It's a good one if you are into bluegrass.

[mandocrucian]

No specific river...more about state of mind....


OK, it's the cover by McKendree Spring instead of the original Neil Young/Crazy Horise version, but I just couldn't put anyone through Neil's interminable garage guitar solo.


and one of my favorite Pink Floyd tunes

[crisscross]

No one mentioned "Ferry cross the Mersey" so far?

[billkilpatrick]

... not forgetting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ybv4DOj-N0

[yankees1]

Old Man River

[Steve VandeWater]

On the Banks of the Wabash Far Away
Deep River Blues

[Steve VandeWater]

Bury Me (Along the Big Sandy) - Dwight Yoakum
Lost River - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (on Circle ll album)

[bigskygirl]

yes, I know this is an old thread….

Where the Old Red River Flows - Jimmy Davis

[Dick Dery]

Sunday River Waltz:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO8iNsXNwMo

Also:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2cE4lJFzOc

[mandrian]

Hi,

Tombigbee Waltz is one of my favourites. A lot of people tend to think it’s about a person, but it’s about a river in Alabama. Mike Compton does a great version.


Regards,

[Ky Slim]

By the Waters of the James - Robbie Wells

Instrumental
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSx7xIcx5ns

and with lyrics:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCVP6XjLe9w

[Bob Buckingham]

Two Rivers Waltz

[JeffD]

The Scottish fiddle tune "Meeting of the Waters".

I live in a city where two large significant rivers meet, so this tune has always been special to me.

[Ben Vierra]

There's the Blue River Waltz by Jay Ungar and Molly Mason: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNZqPiVOxM8

[ralph johansson]

Mississippi River Blues -- Elsie McWilliams

Mississippi Delta Blues -- Jack Neville

both recorded by Jimmie Rodgers.

[tmsweeney]

Deep River Blues - Doc Watson

Watchin the River Go By - John Hartford

By This River - Brian Eno

Down by the River - Neil Young

[Gates Richards]

One To Run The River With

Bend In The River

[Ranald]

I realize that the OP might not be interested any longer, but these come to mind.

Mouth of The Tobique




Moon River:



Red River Jig:



Also, Red River Valley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbBY...olidgoldoldies

[MikeEdgerton]

I love reviving old threads! This even has a nyckelharpa! Oh, and I'm from Jersey.

[MikeEdgerton]

For the more traditional among us, and you know who you are, a little John Hartford.

[tmsweeney]

Taking this thread into unchartered territory

"only the river is real and the rest is sham" - John Hartford

[James Vwaal]

River, Stay Away from My Door