I have al dean s original cassette tape from 1980 recorded in houston, texas and it still plays. A 1967 instrumental version of the song kikr k202 by al dean, who. The song cotton eyed joe was written by traditional and was first recorded and released by dykes magic city trio in 1927. Al dean and the all stars rendered the finest version of cotton eyed joe in all the world, and this is it. Somewhat unusual for a 7th inning stretch song, the version of cotton eyed joe played is an instrumental, by al dean from the album plays for urban cowboys. Old bull fiddle and a shoestring bow wouldnt play nothin but cotton eyed joe. Isaac payton sweatcotton eyed joeschottische youtube. The clue is in the name, since cotton eye joe is a slang term referring to the process of a man being swabbed for sexual diseases.
Rednex cotton eye joe original instrumental youtube. Cotton eyed joe is a popular american country song known at various times throughout the united states and canada, although today it is most commonly associated with the american south. The roland and clarence white masterpiece powder creek, and two of my favorite texasstyle fiddle tunes apple blossom, and cotton patch rag. Cottoneyed joe is a popular american folk song known at various times throughout the united states and canada, although today it is most commonly associated with the american south. Jul 11, 2016 the son of former mississippi slaves, talley came across a version wherein cottoneyed joe isnt just a person, but also a dance. If you like good oldfashioned country instrumentals, then this is the download.
The son of former mississippi slaves, talley came across a version wherein cottoneyed joe isnt just a person, but also a dance. The texas rangers, though, have used the al dean and the all stars version as their seventhinningstretch for. Ive been trying to find dean s recording for at least 10 years and yee haw, here it was. Provided to youtube by syntax creative cotton eyed joe chubby wise an american original. This version has the men on the inside of a circle facing out, and the women on the outside facing in. We were honored to be associated with al dean during the last several years of his life, pitcox said.
Download cottoneyed joe mp3 bluegrass gospel of bill monroe. I remember doing the actual cotton eyed joe at a few ranches in bandera, texas as a little girl. Playing the song made some of the civilian patrons a little angry, but they had better sense than to mess with four guys in uniform. Oct 16, 2019 which artist sang the song cotton eye joe. The long history behind the song cotton eye joe mental. Rednex is a group formed in sweden, known for mixing pop and eurodance sounds with elements of country, folk and bluegrass. This remarkable live set was taped in october of 1962 at the attic coffeehouse in boulder, co, by joe loop, and it unveils as a stilled and stark reading of daltons musical story, offering her eerie and moody version of ray charles its alright, an absolutely haunting take on the old fiddle tune cotton eyed joe, a realasitgets. Live guitars, live vocals, live harmony with some of the finest computer generated background available. The writer louise clarke pyrnelle, born in 1850, said she heard it on southern plantations when she was a child.
Records, 1946, al dean paid records, 1967, a later al dean inspiration for urban cowbow. He continued to perform and record and was frequently joined on stage by his son galen. Cottoneyed joe mandolin 4 0 2 0 4 0 2 0 4 0 2 4 5 0 5 4 0 2 0 4 0 2 0 4 0 2 4 0 0 2 4 4 mandolin 4 0 2 0 5 5 0 2 5 0 5 0 2 5 0. The group enjoyed success throughout the 1990s with novelty hits such as cotton eye joe, old pop in an oak, the spirit of the hawk and wish you were here. This is an online fiddle lesson for the tune cotton eyed joe. Cottoneyed joe is an old folk song dating to before the american civil war. In my opinion this is the all time best version of cotton eyed. Every 1s a winner written by errol brown performed by hot chocolate published by munchkin music co.
Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises cotton eyed joe karen dalton 1966. Id a been dead some seben years ago if i hadnt a danced. The long history behind the song cotton eye joe mental floss. Cover versions of cotton eyed joe written by traditional. Voted western washingtons favorite country dance club 3 years in a row. Ten pretty girls al dean lyrics all lyrics is here. Cotton eyed joe by isaac payton sweat, tommy jackson, al dean and the all stars or other equally traditional country pickers if you are offended by the traditionally common language of the bardyard, there are. Al dean s cotton eyed joe was the only country song on the jukebox and we wore that sucker out. Daddy worked a man called cotton eyed joe daddy worked a man called cotton eyed joe. Download cottoneyed joe mp3 bluegrass gospel of bill.
Jun 26, 2010 al dean, country singer and band leader of the allstars, recorded hugelypopular national anthem of texas, cottoneyed joe which is played at san antonio spurs basketball games. Country music from hank williams to lady antebellum. There are many versions with different lyrics, all more or less related to cottoneyed joe. This guide shows you how to dance the cotton eye joe watch. But just in case, im going to order the cd it immediately. The song has become a staple song played at many professional and college baseball games during the seventhinning stretch with the preference going to the rednex version. Cotton eyed joe, isaac payton sweat, 19 20 bluegrass instrumentals, various artists duncanwills, 19 al dean and the all stars, al dean, 19 mama was right, the deighton family, 19 33 acoustic guitar instrumentals, clarence white, 2000 bluegrass bonanza, various artists stanley brothers, 2001. Al deans cottoneyed joe was the only country song on the jukebox and we wore that sucker out. Its a pure instrumental nobody hollering bs or anything like that, with a hearty fiddle supplying the heart and soul. However, he did not like, or understand the business side of the record industry and felt that he didnt get what he deserved from his bestselling recording. Jul 22, 2012 how to dance the cotton eye joe videojug.
You may download and use any of the mp3s and tablature for your personal use. Rather than singing along, the crowd claps along and stomps their feet to the tune. Ten pretty girls al dean lyrics damnlyrics all lyrics. The single on his own independent label topped the irish country singles download chart. Al deans cottoneyed joe was the only country song on the jukebox and. I could have been married long time ago if it hadnt a been for cotton eyed joe if it hadnt a been for cotton eyed joe. Jul 26, 2009 cotton eyed joe live asleep at the wheel duration. Oct 14, 2009 cotton eyed joe by asleep at the wheel duration. The first version i first heard was josh whites which, if memory serves, has the same verses as lornes. Sweat cut a vocal version of the al dean instrumental standard cotton eyed joe in 1980 which became a regional hit. Based on the traditional american folk song cottoneyed joe, it combines the groups style with traditional american instruments such as banjos and fiddles. Al dean together again mp3 download and lyrics cd universe is your source for al deans song together again mp3 download lyrics and much more. We dont have this lyrics yet, you can help us by submitting it after submitted lyrics, your name will be printed as part of the credit when your lyric is approved.
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