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I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow (Bluegrass/Folk) (youtu.be)

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It's fare thee well my old true lover. I never expect to see you again. For I'm bound to ride that northern railroad. Perhaps I'll die upon this train. train-shining

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

This was the first version of this song I ever heard, but I think my all time favorite is:

https://youtu.be/dIuoJTuhkxA?si=fGlMO84dw9On1L8c

Clip from Pete Seeger's public access show from the 60s, when he had on the New Lost City Ramblers. A ton of the old episodes are on YouTube, many great old folk and bluegrass shows

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

the pizza tapes has always been a favored take for me

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago

Hell yeah, never heard that one despite knowing Jerry did some bluegrass. Thanks

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

This was awesome. I don't think I've ever actually listened to any other versions of this song before.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Hell yeah, glad you liked it! I love folk and bluegrass because there are so many awesome songs that every artist does a version of