Jan 06 2009
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“ Now, who should one credit on this song? The Irish, certainly. Sam Kennedy, who taught it to us. Lead Belly, for adding rhythm and blues chords. Me, for two new words for the refrain. Lee, who wrote seven verses. Fred and Ronnie, for paring them down to five. I know the song publisher, The Richmond Organization, cares. I guess folks whom TRO allows to reprint the song, care about this too.
— Pete Seeger, on the origins of the song Kisses Sweeter Than Wine, which I have just heard a cover of over at Cover Lay Down
Some of the best music is like a worn coat. Passed from one to another, stitched in some places, patched in others, and altogether quite comfortable.
Some of the best music is like a worn coat. Passed from one to another, stitched in some places, patched in others, and altogether quite comfortable.
