"Darlin' Cory" (a.k.a. "Darling Cora") is believed to date to the Civil War era... Appalachian origin. Lots of versions out there, this is one of the best. It's about illegal moonshine in the mountains. There are several versions of lyrics (always basically same tune), many verses. These are the most common. It's generally done as a fiddle tune, or a banjo tune. The downbeat on the 2 and 4 in the measure is actually very Appalachian, even though it sounds modern to us - it isn't. Wake up, wake up Darlin' Cory What makes you sleep so sound? The revenue officer's a-comin' (or "the revenue officers are comin'") Gonna burn your still house down (or "gonna tear your still house down") Dig a hole, dig a hole in the meadow Dig a hole in the cold, cold ground (or "cold, damp ground") Dig a hole, dig a hole in the meadow Gonna lay Darlin' Cory down The first time I saw Darlin' Cory She was sitting by the sea She had a 44 strapped around her body And a banjo on her knee. (CHORUS) Wake up, wake up, Darlin' Cory! Go and fetch my gun. I ain't a man for makin' trouble, But I'll die before I run. (CHORUS)
The song traveled to Appalachia. It was a slave song with a clawhammer style on guitar about a women who harbored runaway slaves. Fieldhouse turned to stillhouse
Thanks ElDaumo! We would actually love to come to Germany and are looking into to a small tour arrangement at the moment! If we go, I'll let you know, thanks!
Driftwood Company that would be great!! tell me, is there any way to purchase physical copys of your albums online? couldnt find any link to throw money at, neither on your homepage, nor on the site of your lable. but maybe i just didnt look close enough.
karottenkoenig We don't have a webshop yet but we are going to try to fix one as soon as possible. We can send you CD:s by post if you want to, just send your address to info@driftwoodcompany.com and which CD:s you would like, thanks!
What?Where are the,..Oh ,.There they are,..The vocals.Hm,mmm,.. Funny ,..Never pictured Corey like this,...Been playing this aong dor 50 years and I always thought it was bluegrass,you know,FAST.Speed it up, lads and lassies.
I have always loved this traditional melody, and they hit it spot on. Having spent over a decade Appalachia, I love most of the video, But there is one thing, one of those pesky little things that no right minded person who lived down in a holler, or a hollow as those of us who haven't earned the right to the accent, would do. You don't bury someone on a river bank, especially within a foot at most maybe two of the water level. That's why they laid her in a meadow, in the cold hard ground. It's just one of those annoying little things that's so fake in an otherwise perfect video.
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What a great version. Love the clip too.
Great song. The cameraman at the end is hilarious.
Very Cool......
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Been listening for 2 years, and counting
UGH. Folk music has no business being this groovy. (Proceeds to listen another 30 or 40 times)
Yo 🙃😉
very nice.... very nice.
This is just phenomenal.
Wow. Just ..... WOW
So beautiful!
Sweet spot right there!
Excellent
A Great band - Driftwood Company.
fabulous
what a wonderfull song
amazing
Music that makes you feel it
Wow. That was phenomenal.
Thanks a lot Jake!
Wonderful!
So good!
Une des versions les meilleure que j'ai jamais entendus, ca fait plaisir. Yee haaa!!!
If it wasn't for your comment, I would never have learned how to say "yee haaa" in French.
Både låten och videon är jättebra. Ni har verkligen lyckats.
love it
Helt fantastiskt, både musiken och videon! Att det kan komma så underbar amerikansk musik från Smålandsskogarna.
Crazy great!!
"Darlin' Cory" (a.k.a. "Darling Cora") is believed to date to the Civil War era... Appalachian origin. Lots of versions out there, this is one of the best. It's about illegal moonshine in the mountains. There are several versions of lyrics (always basically same tune), many verses. These are the most common. It's generally done as a fiddle tune, or a banjo tune. The downbeat on the 2 and 4 in the measure is actually very Appalachian, even though it sounds modern to us - it isn't.
Wake up, wake up Darlin' Cory
What makes you sleep so sound?
The revenue officer's a-comin' (or "the revenue officers are comin'")
Gonna burn your still house down (or "gonna tear your still house down")
Dig a hole, dig a hole in the meadow
Dig a hole in the cold, cold ground (or "cold, damp ground")
Dig a hole, dig a hole in the meadow
Gonna lay Darlin' Cory down
The first time I saw Darlin' Cory
She was sitting by the sea
She had a 44 strapped around her body
And a banjo on her knee.
(CHORUS)
Wake up, wake up, Darlin' Cory!
Go and fetch my gun.
I ain't a man for makin' trouble,
But I'll die before I run.
(CHORUS)
Have you heard the WEAVERS version of Darlin' Cor.? Seeger, Gilbert, Hayes & Hallerman. Live at Carnegie Hall 1955. EXCITING
banjo bob.'
The song traveled to Appalachia. It was a slave song with a clawhammer style on guitar about a women who harbored runaway slaves. Fieldhouse turned to stillhouse
The best version is the one in H G Lewis' Two Thousand Maniacs by the pleasant valley boys.
wunderschön gespielt, danke
ish spreken kaine deutsche
Wow awesome video and song. Shared so all can know about you guys !!
Thanks Monte and thanks for the sharing and caring!
GOOD VERSION, YOU BOYS
Fan va snyggt!
Så himla skön! Både låten och videon :-)
Gillar du REDICE?
Jaa! Stående ovationer! Sjukt snygg video! Och snygga människor! Ge oss mer
Not only good, but I say inspired video.
listend to this for 30 times the last two days. any chances of you guys coming to germany? (guess not, but a man can dream...)
Thanks ElDaumo! We would actually love to come to Germany and are looking into to a small tour arrangement at the moment! If we go, I'll let you know, thanks!
Driftwood Company
that would be great!! tell me, is there any way to purchase physical copys of your albums online? couldnt find any link to throw money at, neither on your homepage, nor on the site of your lable. but maybe i just didnt look close enough.
karottenkoenig We don't have a webshop yet but we are going to try to fix one as soon as possible. We can send you CD:s by post if you want to, just send your address to info@driftwoodcompany.com and which CD:s you would like, thanks!
Driftwood Company i tried that two or three times since last christmas. somehow it didnt work. ill give it another try later when i am at home again
It's like a robot Jeff Beck produced a bluegrass song
очень круто
WHAT DO YOU THINK PAUL ? IS THIS NOT COOL?
suveränt tamigfan
Tack som fan :)
I don;t understand why violin isn't popular as a lead instrument anymore.
Because it cannily lead as a fiddle. Played classically, it was written as accompaniment ( when not by itself of course).
Moo NYU by hi
What?Where are the,..Oh ,.There they are,..The vocals.Hm,mmm,..
Funny ,..Never pictured Corey like this,...Been playing this aong dor 50 years and I always thought it was bluegrass,you know,FAST.Speed it up, lads and lassies.
I have always loved this traditional melody, and they hit it spot on. Having spent over a decade Appalachia, I love most of the video, But there is one thing, one of those pesky little things that no right minded person who lived down in a holler, or a hollow as those of us who haven't earned the right to the accent, would do.
You don't bury someone on a river bank, especially within a foot at most maybe two of the water level. That's why they laid her in a meadow, in the cold hard ground. It's just one of those annoying little things that's so fake in an otherwise perfect video.
Phony baloney. Bill Monroe's version is correct.
Excellent