In honor of the first skirmish between Humpback Whales v. Humans war 7/22/2024 I offer a simple ode to the whales. Fun fact: Humpback whales feed with Orcas. Surely the Humpback whales behaviors are unrelated to Orca attacks, or are they?

Single (FLAC) and lyrics available here: https://passero.bandcamp.com/album/im-no-longer-saying-save-the-whales-single

I Am No Longer Saying Save The Whales (Single)

I Am No Longer Saying Save The Whales

Passero - Im No Longer Saying Save The Whales

Cover of American folk/blues/gospel song.

Oh Mary Dont You Weep

All Your Favorite Bands (Dawes)

Carolina In My Mind - Songfacts 
(Writer: James Taylor         Original performance: James Taylor) 

I used to sit and practice James Taylor songs, playing the acoustic guitar and singing along with it.  I couldn’t play fingerstyle guitar, let alone the unique fingerstyle of James Taylor, and I didn’t have his crystal clear and perfect pitching voice. But I loved the music in him and kept at it, trying to play as much as I could in the style of his songs whilst using a plectrum style of playing. And so I was always going to have a go at recording one of my favourites from way back then, and chose Carolina In My Mind as it flows along well and the recording I have based mine on is done with a backing band so that I didn’t have to feel so exposed with the limitations on my guitar part.  I was surprised at how well it came out given my limitations – all that practising years ago seems to have been worthwhile. From Wiki

‘Carolina In My Mind’ was Taylor's second single from his 1968 self-titled debut album. Taylor wrote Carolina in My Mind while in England recording for the Beatles' label Apple Records, and the song's themes reflect his homesickness at the time. Released as a single in 1969, the song earned critical praise but not commercial success. It was re-recorded for Taylor's 1976 Greatest Hits album in the version that is most familiar to listeners.

James Taylor started writing the song at producer Peter Asher's (he of ‘Peter and Gordon’ fame, brother of Jane Asher, actress and 1960s girlfriend of Paul McCartney) London flat on Marylebone High Street, resumed work on it while on holiday on the Mediterranean island of Formentera, and then completed it while stranded on the nearby island of Ibiza with Karin, a Swedish girl he had just met. The song reflects Taylor's homesickness at the time, as he was missing his family, his dog and his state (the song has been called an unofficial state anthem for North Carolina. It is also an unofficial song of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, being played at athletic events and pep rallies and sung by the graduating class at every university commencement).

The bass work is particularly important in this arrangement and whilst outside Paul ‘Carolina Man’ Jennings normal territory, he did an absolutely fabulous job of recreating the original bass part so that that it worked just like it should with the vocal. So, an especially big thanks to him here.  Hope you enjoy this beautiful song and please share it with others if you do.

Oh and as a footnote, I've always sung the line as 'Going to Carolina In My Mind' in several places, although JT I think sings 'Gone to Carolina' at almost every point.  It's just my own way of doing the lyric, and how it feels right for me - probably due me to not being a North Carolinian!

Mike O’Neill
18th October 2024

Carolina In My Mind (James Taylor)(The Clana Boys)

One of Hank William's classic song.
A cover from Europe

Ramblin Man

meka, the musical project of Melissa Lingo, blends introspective indie folk with intricate fingerpicking influenced by Nick Drake and Vashti Bunyan. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist, meka explores themes of grief, hope, and nature. Raised in a mountain town dedicated to astronomy, her music reflects a fascination with the cosmos and ecology, shaped by travel and solitude. Her songs turn life’s pain into ethereal beauty, like candlelight in dark corners.

Listen:
https://idol-io.ffm.to/temperance

Connect with meka https://www.instagram.com/singingblackhole/

meka - Temperance

Traditional English Folk song -- based on Clarence Ashley's version.

Cuckoo Bird

Blowing in the Wind

track 4 off the wax cowboy EP written and recorded by alan baez aka stubbie released in 2020

where did you go?

track 1 off the wax cowboy EP written and recorded by alan baez aka stubbie released in 2020

alone

track 2 off the wax cowboy EP written and recorded by alan baez aka stubbie released in 2020

motha

track 3 off the wax cowboy EP written and recorded by alan baez aka stubbie released in 2020

running water

Cat with a Stinky Bottom

A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING 
(c) 2025 Cooper/Jones

There’s a first time for everything 
Were the last words he spoke 
Who knows what tomorrow might bring 
When the darkness sheds it’s cloak
I doubt it will bring solace I doubt it will bring joy 
A woman now but I was still
His little girl holdin’ her toy 

There’s a first time for everything 
He laughed as he taught me to swim  
Don’t be nervous, just jump right in
Were the right words from him  
Grab life right by the throat  
And don’t ever let it go  
I always heeded his advice  
And last night I told him so 

There’s a first time for everything 
He whispered as he held my son 
His features slowly softening 
As proud as anyone
He was grateful for each new day  
He believed he’d been blessed 
He worked hard and he played hard  
And now he’s earned his rest 

Late into the evening
Surrounded by his loving folk 
There’s a first time for everything
Were the last words he spoke 

There's A First Time For Everything

Join Elijah Tiger in celebrating all things folk, story-telling and daydreaming through his Folk Renaissance mix.

Mix Track List:

Wayward Hum - Vashti Bunyan
Steady Rain - Warren Zevon
These Days - Jackson Browne
Sisotowbell Lane - Joni Mitchell
Stars - Janis Ian
Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying - Labi Siffre
Dida - Joan Baez & Joni Mitchell
Simple Twist Of Fate - Joan Baez
Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues - Bob Dylan
Cannock Chase - Labi Siffre
River Man - Nick Drake 
Jane, Jane - Tia Blake
Here Before - Vashti Bunyan
Dance of Years - Tír na nÓg
It Doesn’t Matter Anymore - Eva Cassidy 
Diamonds and Rust - Joan Baez 
I Remember Everything - John Prine
Photographs and Memories - Jim Croce
Silver Dagger - Joan Baez
Daisy Lady - Tír na nÓg
Autumn Leaves - Eva Cassidy
Seventeen - Janis Ian
Wish I Was A Single Girl Again - Tia Blake
Buckskin Stallion Blues - Townes Van Zandt
Walking Back to Georgia - Jim Croce
A Boy Named Sue (Live at San Quentin Prison) - Johnny Cash
Tomorrow Is a Long Time Away- Odetta 
Jesse - Joan Baez 
The Maker - Willie Maker
Angel from Montgomery- Bonnie Raitt
From the Morning - Nick Drake 
The Rising of the Moon - Tia Blake
If I Were - Vashti Bunyan

Elijah Tiger Folk Mix (09_04_2025)

Here we are, Tom and Mary Kay Aufrance, playing guitar and accordion as our ice skating avatars dance to this old timey sounding tune. The tune is Country Waltz, an American traditional favorite. Want to see our fun waltzing ice skaters dancing to the music? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGVJ833PeFs

Cowboy Boots and Golden Slippers

Country Waltz

Step on the Throttle and Oh My Lord on The Dixie Bee Line by Uncle Dave Macon sung by Tom Aufrance - The old time song The Dixie Bee Line by Uncle Dave Macon (1926). Originally titled "On the Dixie Bee Line (In That Henry Ford of Mine)" this humorous song celebrates the iconic Ford automobile, reflecting the impact of the car during its time. The song is a lively and humorous piece, showcasing Macon's unique style and storytelling ability, and Tom delivers the song in appropo style. 

Lyrics to The Dixie Bee Line
by Uncle Dave Macon
as performed by Tom Aufrance, vocals and guitar
with Mary Kay Aufrance, vocal harmony and accordion

Well Some folks says that a Ford won't run,
Just let me tell you what Henry done.
We left Louisville about half past one,
And it pulled into Nashville 
at the settin' of the sun.

On the Dixie, on the Dixie Bee Line,
I'm going to rise and
shine, going to stay out the time,
Rise and shine, gwine to stay out the time,
When I ride in that Henry of mine.

Well Henry Ford went to Muscle Shoals
To bring to the people of the South pure gold.
Well Let him have it, but, "Oh, my Lord,
We'll all ride to Heaven in a Henry Ford." 

On the Dixie, on the Dixie Bee Line,
We're going to rise and shine, 
going to stay out the time,
Rise and shine, going to stay out the time,
When I ride in that Henry of mine.

Well That old Buick, certainly treated me mean,
She took all my money for to buy gasoline,
She may be warm, but I don't know,
But the Buick won't come where the Henry will go. 

On the Dixie, on the Dixie Bee Line,
I'm going to rise and shine, 
going to stay out the time,
Rise and shine, gwine to stay out the time,
When I ride in that Henry of mine.

I went to the mountain for to get some booze,
The Henry Ford car is the one I’d choose,
The officer got right on me, I'd say,
But I held her wide open and I made my getaway.

On the Dixie, on the Dixie Bee Line,
I'm going to rise and shine
going to stay out the time,
Rise and shine, gwine to stay out the time,
When I ride in that Henry of mine.

Well Everybody knows the Henry Ford car,
Everybody knows they’re the best they are,
You wanna take a ride, just get in a Ford,
And step on the throttle and "Oh, my Lord!"

On the Dixie, on the Dixie Bee Line,
I'm going to rise and shine, going to stay out the time,
Rise and shine, gwine to stay out the time,
When I ride in that Henry of mine.

About the Dixie Bee Line song:

Uncle Dave Macon's song, known as The Henry Ford Car, On the Dixie Bee Line, and also In That Henry Ford of Mine, humorously celebrates the Ford automobile and its impact during its time. It's a lively tribute to Henry Ford's cars, including with a car chase. The story goes that Henry Ford personally gifted Uncle Dave Macon a car for this song. 

About Uncle Dave Macon:

Uncle Dave Macon was known for his unique style and storytelling ability, and this song is a great example of his charm and humor. Uncle Dave Macon, born David Harrison Macon in 1870, was a legendary American musician and entertainer. Known as "The Dixie Dewdrop," he was a banjo virtuoso, singer, songwriter, and comedian. Macon became the first major star of the Grand Ole Opry in the 1920s and is celebrated as a pioneer of early country music. His lively performances, unique style, and humor bridged 19th-century folk traditions with the emerging music industry of the 20th century.

About Tom Aufrance:

Tom Aufrance is a talented musician who performs alongside Mary Kay Aufrance. Together, they create a unique blend of acoustic music, including Americana, Celtic, folk tunes and original music. They are known for their engaging performances at festivals, fairs, and other events, often incorporating humor and storytelling into their acts. Tom's musical journey has taken him through various styles and collaborations, showcasing his versatility and passion for music.

https://www.Aufrance.com/music/ View the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF3TkGpSJlc

The Dixie Bee Line

The Dixie Bee Line (The Henry Ford Car)

Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Georgiana has been performing and making music since the age of 5. She grew up in an American Army family, moving house and countries throughout her childhood and is a dual national USA/UK.

#deathdream #deathdream2003 Uhhh... This note added 9/8/20. Did I do something in 2003 that became a thing in 2015 and find it in 2020? Check out Fear of a Bot Planet (Confirmation Remix) to judge for yourself. This was just a ploy to goof off in free study computer class. Shout out to the video I stumbled upon by Pad Chennington.

Elijah Tiger brings back the soul.

A quiet storm which brews into a cross-genre revolution.

Dumont Dumont is a record label based in Stockholm, Sweden.

The first release on the label was the RY X "Berlin EP" released in August of 2013.

Releases:
RY X - Berlin EP (EP, digital & 12" vinyl)
Novo Amor & Ed Tullett - Faux (single, digital)
RY X - Sweat / Love Like This (single, digital & 7" vinyl)
Apidae - Turning Tides (single, digital)
Lisa Alma - Man (single, digital)
Lisa Alma - Fine (single, digital)
Lisa Alma - Sweater (album, digital & 12" LP vinyl)
Lisa Alma - Fern (single, digital)
Charlie Cunningham - Outside Things (EP, digital) - Re-release
Charlie Cunningham - Breather (EP, digital) - Re-release
Charlie Cunningham - Heights (EP 12" vinyl & digital)
Charlie Cunningham - An Opening (single, digital)
Josin - Oceans Wait (2 track single, Digital & 7")
Charlie Cunningham - Minimum (Single, Digital)
Charlie Cunningham - Lines (Album, Vinyl, CD & Digital)
Charlie Cunningham - You Sigh (Single, Digital), May 5th 2017
Josin - Feral Thing (Single, Digital), May 19th 2017
Josin - Epilogue (EP, Digital), June 2nd 2017
Charlie Cunningham - Spotify Live (EP, Spotify), August 4th 2017
Sean Christopher - Wasteland (Single, Digital), Re-release, original release 2013
Sean Christopher - Paper Plane Pilot (Single, Digital), September 15th 2017
Sean Christopher - Carry On (Single, Digital), November 10th 2017
Sean Christopher - A Thousand Hues (Single), January 19th 2018
Josin - From There (Single), January 26th 2018
ViVii - Siv (single), March 23rd 2018
Sean Christopher - Cherokee (single), April 6th 2018
Josin - Company (single), April 20th 2018
Sean Christopher - Yonder (Album), May 11th 2018
Josin - Company (Kiasmos Remix), May 11th 2018
ViVii - Savant (EP), May 25th 2018
Sean Christopher - Everything (single), August 24th 2018
ViVii - Siv (You and I) & Savant - Live (single), August 31st 2018
Josin - Burning (For a new start) (single), August 31st 2018
Cyrus Reynolds featuring S. Carey - Foraker (single), September 14th 2018
Josin - Once Apart (single), October 12th 2018
ViVii - Suckerpunch (single), October 12th 2018 

Out soon:
Sean Christopher - Yonder (After Midnight) (album), November 23rd 2018
Josin - In The Blank Space (single), November 30th 2018
ViVii - New single early January 2019
Josin - In The Blank Space (Album), January 25th  2019
ViVii (Album) May 2019

Dumont Dumont playlist: http://open.spotify.com/user/imperial1000/playlist/2LMk4Ap1cv7H6WPdCdsWsE

Contact: info(at)dumontdumont(dot)com

I am a singer/songwriter, I play amped acoustic, resonator and lap steel guitars. My music is blues, country and folk.

V8/11 : Médiathèque de Pont-à-Mousson (54)

Artwork  by Samuel Mussolin : http://www.s4mstudios.com/
Photo profil :©Claude SOMOT

New tracks tagged #american folk