Interview with Almeda Riddle
Songcatcher 11Soundtrack featuring:
Almeda Riddle: Babes in the Woods Jack Davey Two Lovers Will the Weaver Clarence Ashley: House Carpenter Cousin Emmy: Wish I was a Single Girl Again Doc Watson: Mattie Groves Pretty Saro, Ain't Got No Honey Baby Now, Georgie, Dock Boggs: Oh Death, Fiddlin' Arthur Smith: Leather Britches Hobart Smith: The Coo Coo Maybelle Carter: Come all Ye Fair and Tender Ladies Roscoe Holcomb: Little Birdie
"Georgie" (aka "Geordie") and "Mattie Groves", indeed two of the 'prettiest' songs I ever did hear
GEORGIE "Doc Watson"
As I walked over London Bridge, one misty morning early
I heard some fair young maiden say, Lord spare me the life of Geordie.
Go saddle me up my milk white steed, and bridle him so gaily.
Then I’ll ride away to the King’s High Court, and plead for the life of Geordie
She rode all day and she rode all night ,‘til she was wet and weary.
Then combing back her long yellow hair, she pled for the life of Geordie
She pulled out a purse all filled with gold, Just like you’ve never seen any.
And she said young lawyers fee yourselves, and plead for the life of Geordie.
But, Geordie rode up and he pled for himself, He says, I never murdered any
But I’ll stole 16 of the King’s best steeds (deer) and I sold them in Romany (Boeny)
Then the oldest lawyer at the bar, Says Geord, I’m sorry for you.
But, youre own confession condemns you too die. May the lord have mercy upon you.
As Geordie was walking thru the streets . He bid farewell to many.
Then he bid farewell to his own true love, which grieved him worse than any.
If I was over on yonder hill where kisses I’ve had a-plenty
With my sword and and my pistol by my side I’d fight for the life of Geordie.
Geordie was hanged with a golden chain, Just like you’ve never seen many
For he was a member of the royal race and loved by a virtuous lady.
for my Funeral CD
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