This is more a question of opinion. Who has performed the best cover of "Wayfaring Stanger"? I already know that Jack White in the movie Cold Mountain butchered the song. I'm looking for a couple of good versions to add to my CD collection.
This is more a question of opinion. Who has performed the best cover of "Wayfaring Stanger"? I already know that Jack White in the movie Cold Mountain butchered the song. I'm looking for a couple of good versions to add to my CD collection.
Tim O'Brien from "Songs From the Mountain." How it's sposed to be done.
Wayne
Smile Anyway
Doc Watson
She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still.
I like Tony Rice's version of it.
If F-model mandolins have F-holes then why don't A-model mandolins have A-holes???
Grisman has got my fav version of it....cant tell ya what recording its on tho...
I would like to second that. I have played that CD to death and I still get chills from that track. Tim's voice combined with Dirk Powell's fiddle in dead man's tuning just blend to perfection.Originally Posted by
Joan Baez
The Cluster Pluckers do an excellent job on it. From the "Just Pluck It" cd. Really good stuff.
jon
So many notes, so little time.
What exactly is a "cover" of a PD tune?
Monroe recorded two dissimilar versions,
and they are among my favorites.
The first, in A flat, was on the I Saw the Light album,
with sparse accompaniment (I am pretty sure that
Owen Bradley plays piano on that one).
The second, in G (as I recall), is on the Smithsonian/Folkways
compilation "Off the Record". Monroe duets with
Peter Rowan on the chorus, and has a
beautiful call-response sequence with Richard
Greene.
Both versions are very beautiful, but the second version
(recorded in B F Logan's home, I believe)
is more hard-core bluegrass. The singing on
the studio version is cleaner, though.
Well, Howdy do, VikingPlayer!
You already know my answer...
Never heard any other version... Don't need to... No one can top the best...
I heard someone do a great take off called
"Weight Bearing Stranger"
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I'll second that - especially the second part where he starts playing it fast.
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By the way, that break Bill does in the Smithsonian/Folkways album "Wayfaring Stranger" is one of the best I think I've ever heard.
Grisman and Bush on the mando extravaganza in Gm. Also Sam's mando break on Tony's version in Cm. Don
I been through the mountians on a mule with no name.
Although I like T Rice's version I find it a little jazzy. As a guitar player and Tony afficionado I hate to admit it but.... my favorite is the Mr. Monroe version at Tex Logan's.
That's my $0.02
Thanks
Doc
You say that like it's a bad thing!
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Emmylou Harris with, I believe Sam Bush on mando
For Grisman its "Mandolin Extravaganza" also on "Dawg Grass/DAwg JAzz.
Go Vandals!
I gotta go with the version on the Smithsonian/Folkways recording. The mando solo is eerie!
The definitive version was preformed last Friday evening in my living room by yours truly. Don't be so danged concerned about the play of others, enjoy your own musical experience. Don't rely on others to provide the musical high points in your life.
Just my opinion, I could be wrong (there's always a first time).
John
hmmm.....just trying not to respond to that one!
If F-model mandolins have F-holes then why don't A-model mandolins have A-holes???
..well..in that case..I have to say my version with a couple of friends of mine with whom I get together with occasionaly...just mando, guitar and upright bass..we call ourselves "The Stringfellers"
You say that like it's a bad thing.
2015 Chevy Silverado
2 bottles of Knob Creek bourbon
1953 modified Kay string bass named "Bambi"
Hands down, for me...the Emmylou Harris Version. #Has Tony Rice, Jerry Douglas, etc.........
This great tune is on her 1980 Warner Brothers release titled "Roses in the Snow".
Here are the credits from the tune:
Emmylou Harris Wayfaring Stranger traditional
Tony Rice lead acoustic guitar
Albert Lee mandolin
Jerry Douglas dobro
Emory Gordy bass
Ricky Skaggs fiddle/guitar/vocals
John Ware percussion
Brian Aheren acoustic guitar
..yep..that there is a goodin'
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