Almeda Riddle was a friend of mine. I have a photo taken of the two of us right after she sang this song. It's wonderful to find this recording on RUclips; it's exactly how I remember her. Thank you.
I really like Ms. Almeda's rendition of this cool old song. Her voice is so pretty. Btw, people of the Ozark Mountains have the same heritage and the same musical traditions as the Appalachians..including this song. Just saying because it rarely gets mentioned.
Almeda Riddle sings in old-timey, mountain style. She learned music from her father, and many of her songs go back to the Middle Ages. She has kept the musical tradition of ballad singing alive, and has kept the original versions of many songs from years past. There is a reason that this cd, "Songcather II - The Tradition That Inspired The Movie" was named as it is. Mrs. Riddle was born in 1898 and was singing ballads before she could read. This album, "Songcatcher II - The Tradition That Inspired The Movie" has music for those who want authentic, mountain music. There are many artists on this album. This is Almeda Riddle singing her version of "Black Jack Davey". Enjoy!
MyMoppet52 Are you familiar with the original Carter Family, Maybelle, Sara and A.P.? They began recording in 1927 and recorded many traditional Southern Appalachian folk songs. A.P went on many "song catching" journeys into the mountains of Virginia, Tennessee and North Carolina in the late 1920's into the 1930's. The Carter Family recording of "Black Jack Davey" was in 1940.
63DW89A Yes. My parents listened to the Carter Family when I was growing up. I've researched as an adult & know of them as an adult. They were fore runners of the music I love. Thanks for commenting. I didn't realize that A.P. went on his own music journeys though. Thanks you, Moppet
+morbanjo so glad you enjoyed this. There is a Community for Old Timey music if you ever want to check it out. I'm growing to love this genre so much! plus.google.com/b/106948199636318210164/communities/114810123941228882401?pageId=106948199636318210164
Isn't this song about a young mother forsaking her husband and child to go be some roguish traveller's groupie though? Not exactly Mother's day material.
She really did love to sing. She learned numerous versions of many songs and could pull them out in a heartbeat until she passed away! She was a walking encyclopedia of mountain-folk music. I consider her almost as a female Doc Watson, as far as loving the songs. You can't touch his playing...now way. I will always miss that dear, dear man. My best, Moppet
Almeda was one grand lady. I used to sit and listen to her for hours when she would sing on the square at Mt. View, Arkansas. I learned Babes In The Woods from her. Also Gypsy Davey, but over the years I've forgotten the exact tune. Thanks for posting this. RIP grand lady.
+Ievolovel yes. There is a Community that is for the Preservation of Old Time Music. I also have a Playlist called OLD TIMEY/MOUNTAIN MUSIC which has many types and styles of Old Time Music in it. You are welcome to look around anytime. If you like Old Time Music, check out plus.google.com/b/106948199636318210164/communities/114810123941228882401?pageId=106948199636318210164
A man named MacBee (sp) who was a moonshiners & songster on the mtn at Sewanee, TN, on the road down to Cowan, recorded this song in the 1950s. Different tune & words, same desolate story. My philosophy professor had known him & played the vinyl for us. His words included, "the lord of the manor he soon came home, inquired he about his la-ay-deeee; A servant said she 's left you now & gone with Black Jack Day-hee-veeeee? Gone with Black Jack Day-veeee." Definitely old English ballad.
Thank you so much! I was lucky to get to see my daughter and grandson today. It's nice to see family. My best to you. I wish you and all your family a happy day, and a Happy Mother's Day to all the women in your family! Thanks for listening and your nice wishes! My best to you always. Barbara
I don't really have much knowledge. I have just 'tracked' music since I was very little - a strange habit for a child. I like to see how music "fits together" & that is why I was so happy to see the movie The Songcatcher released. I love bluegrass & I love Celtic. I kept hearing the same EXACT music note patterns in songs. My uncle & I argued for years that they had nothing in common. When the movie came out & Johny Cash commented on the subject, he finally grinned & agreed. I just love music!
It is. It comes from Child #200 which is the origin of both songs. Some say it is from old Scottish ballads and some say it is an old Irish ballad...and some say it is an old English ballad. Almeda Riddle learned these versions of the songs from her father and her tune goes way, way back. It is a different tune than the modern ones that I love. I do love history & researching music, so I really enjoy this song! Thank you so much for listening. I finally have a computer again! My best, Moppet
acapella Patrick I like your name! I was off my Channel for several years. I had surgery & am doing much better. Your comment is almost a year old, but I just saw it tonight. I wanted to thank you for listening & taking the time to leave a message. I'm in the middle of creating new Playlists for my Channel (MyMoppet52) & will have perhaps 2 Playlists of this type music. Right now I'm sorting & have Mountain Music and also Old Timey Music. They might merge. If you want to visit in the future, you are welcome. If you do, I hope you enjoy. My best to you, Moppet
MyMoppet52 Glad you like my name. I have seen a lot of your uploads. Great stuff. If you like traditional music, listen to some of mine. Not a 'folk singer' but a 'singer of folk songs', since I wasn't raised in the tradition, but people tell me I sound pretty good. I hope you recover totally from your surgery.
What wonderful memories you have! I love her music & in fact collect as much of her music as I can find. I am glad you enjoyed this. I appreciate your comment because I see that there is no info on where to purchase or a site for her (if she has one). I try to do that on all videos. If I am exhausted or very ill, I forget to do. If I get a comment & see the missing info I go back & fix. I will do so on this. I like artist or their families to get sales!
lol - what can I say :-) I was never a Dylan fan myself - but a while back I really got into first his early stuff, and then, his live stuff with the Band. After that the odd track. I'll listen to anything though - as long as it's good (have a look at my favourites ;-) But at the end of the day I love a good song. And this is one for sure.
I am so glad you enjoy her music. I love it also. I have at least one other song by her up and perhaps more. You can type in her name, mountain music (if you like the genre), or anything almost into the Search Channel on my Channel Page. I have other music by her if you have anything else that's a favorite. I sort of go by what is asked or liked. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it very much, Moppet
I had an album of various artists singing American Folk songs, including Almere Riddle. She sang a ballad about a train driver who is killed in a train crash before his wedding. Any idea what that would be?
William Redfern Hello, sir. I was off my site for several years due to health issues. I just saw your comment left a year ago. I want to thank you for listening to Almeda Riddle & her version of Black Jack Davey. I see you are aware that this goes by other names...I hadn't heard of Gypsy Billy but will check that out. I do know of several other names. I'm glad you visited & left your comment. I'm in the process of setting up Playlists to sort out my site. I'm working on Mountain Music or Old Timey Music right now. Soon, I hope to have the Playlists done. You are certainly welcome to visit & look for a favorite genre at anytime. My best to you, Moppet
as others have noted, this tune is a centuries old English ( Scottish? ) folk song in the tragic lament tradition....for a great version, check Steeleye Span's version from the 1970's
"Blackjack Davey come a-ridin' on by, A-whistlin' loud and merry. Made the woods around him ring, And he charmed the heart of a lady, Charmed the heart of a lady. How old are you, my pretty little miss, How old are you, my honey?" She answered to him with a lovin' smile I'll be sixteen come Sunday, Be sixteen come Sunday. Come and go with me, My pretty little miss, Come and go with me, my honey. Take you where the grass grows green, You never will want for money, You never will want for money. Pull off, pull off them high-heeled shoes All made of Spanish leather. Get behind me on my horse And we'll ride off together, We'll both go off together. Well, she pulled off them high-heeled shoes Made of Spanish leather. Got behind him on his horse And they rode off together, They both rode off together. At night the boss came home Inquiring about his lady. His servant spoke before she thought, She's been with Blackjack Davey, Rode off with Blackjack Davey. Well, saddle for me my coal-black stud, He's speedier than the gray. I rode all day and I'll ride all night, And I'll overtake my lady, I'll bring back my lady. Well, he rode all night till the broad daylight, Till he came to a river ragin', And there he spied his darlin' bride In the arms of Blackjack Davey, Wrapped up with Blackjack Davey. Pull off, pull off them long blue gloves All made of the finest leather. Give to me your lily-white hand And we'll both go home together, We'll both go home together. Well, she pulled off them long blue gloves All made of the finest leather, Gave to him her lily-white hand And said good-bye forever. Bid farewell forever. Would you forsake your house and home, Would you forsake your baby? Would you forsake your husband, too, To go with Blackjack Davey, Ride off with Blackjack Davey? Well, I'll forsake my house and home, And I'll forsake my baby. I'll forsake my husband, too, For the love of Blackjack Davey, Love my Blackjack Davey. Last night I slept in a feather bed Between my husband and baby. Tonight I lay on the river banks In the arms of Blackjack Davey, Love my Blackjack Davey"
Likewise! The raggle taggle gypsy connection was how I landed here - see the video "Fair Margaret and Sweet William-Tim O'Brien" (also from MyMoppet52) I commented there and MyMoppet52 mentioned this track. I know it with a different melody - have a listen to the Planxty version if you dont know it
Thanks! Dylan gets a hard time for using bit and pieces (or more) of other people's work. I think it would have been fair enough (it being in the 'folk' tradition) but he was often sparing with giving credit (even retrospectively once called on it).
Lyric Blackjack Davey came riding by, Whistling so merrily He made the woods all around him ring And he charmed the heart of a lady And he charmed the heart of a lady Come with me my pretty little one, Come with me my honey I swear by the beard upon my face You'll never want for money You'll never want for money She took off her high heeled boots, Made of spanish leather Jumped behind him on his horse And they rode off together And they rode off together That night her husband, he came home, Looking for his lady The maid she spoke before she thought She's gone with the Blackjack Davey She's gone with the Blackjack Davey Saddle me up my coal black steed, The white one's not so speedy I rode all day, and I'll ride all night And I'll overtake my lady And I'll overtake my lady He rode all night till the broad daylight, The come to the river shady And there he spied his own sweet bride In the arms of Blackjack Davey In the arms of Blackjack Davey Would you forsake your house and home, Would you forsake your baby Would you forsake your own wedded lord To ride with the Blackjack Davey To ride with the Blackjack Davey Last night I slept in a goosefeather bed, Beside my husband and baby Tonight I sleep on the cold, cold ground In the arms of Blackjack Davey In the arms of Blackjack Davey A new world version of the traditional Gypsy Davey song with a tune from Almeda Riddle. Child #200 Roud-1 filename[ BLCKJCK2 TUNE FILE: BLCKJCK2 CLICK TO PLAY DC
for those wondering about the origins of this song, and its variants : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Raggle_Taggle_Gypsy been learning to play this on my banjo, clawhammer style, and trying to listen to different versions of it. do love her voice
ecthelion1224 I'd like to thank you for listening, commenting, & sharing Black Jack Davey by Almeda Riddle. I have an Arlo Guthrie version up & need to check. I might have Doc Watson also. I don't know how you added the info link on the song. I really like that I will see if I can add in my comments in the future. I really appreciate your note to your group. It is what's been missing from my videos where the song has a history. Good luck with your banjo. It sounds like you know what is going on! I'm reorganizing my Channel (MyMoppet52) into Playlists & am having difficulty with mountain music and old timey music. Even some primitive bluegrass. They intertwine. If you want to give me any feedback during this time, you are sure welcome to do so. Thanks for stopping by, Moppet
Pt. 2... If you ever would like to share a jpg of your photo, I would love to see it. I could just keep it private in my collection, or with your permission I would use it in the next video I put up of Ms. Riddle's. I'm not sure, but didn't her dad say she was his favorite son? I loved that! (If I have her mixed up w/another mountain singer, I apologize. I'll look that up.That singer had 100's of variations of songs & could sing them in an instant. Loved your comment.Thank you so much, Moppet
Humpy Hello. I missed your comment & just saw it. I had surgery July 29 & had been off my site for a few years before that due to health issues. I'm back now & catching up when I see a comment. Yes, Woody Guthrie knew the old songs. I love the movie The Songcatcher because it shows how the music stayed islolated here in the mountains, and didn't change much from when it first came over. I am amazed by music & how it evolves. Thank you for listening. I might have a Doc Watson & an Arlo Guthrie version of this up also. My best to you, Moppet
Humpy Thank you so much. I'm really glad also. I have quite a bit of Doc Watson up & am putting him into some playlist...not quite sure which one yet. He is old timey but does great flat picking also. I need help with organization. I appreciate your reply after all this time. My best to you. If you have any ideas on organizing my music so people can find it better, I'm open to suggestions. Thanks, Moppet
Sorry my technical computer abilities are almost zero. I would suggest doing some Google, or Bing searches for that info, that's how I learn many things.
Humpy No problem. I've been watching videos on organizing, but it's not helped much. I might just put old time fiddle & mountain together & forget it. That's better than what I have now. I appreciate your reply. Wishing you a great week, Moppet
There are a lot of related songs going back to England, Scotand and Ireland with a plot of a rich and noble lady forsaking her lordly husband to go off with the gypsies. Many texts, many tunes. My guess is that the songs have been so widespread and persistent because of being sung by unappreciated, or just tired, wives. Harmless "Romantic" fantasies, perhaps? Wraggle Taggle Gypsies, Gypsy Rover, Black Jack Davy, etc. I recall Warren Smith's 1950s rockabilly version. That's folk music for you.
This reminds me of listening to my grandmother draggin me to church. Singing all sorts of stupid shit. Worst nonsense you'll ever hear. Sounds remarkable similar to this but my grandmother was a big time holey roller. I remember on my 9th birthday saving up a few bucks and walked to buy gas and matches. I hid the gas and matches in the bushes and was gonna wait right before till she started singing. I wanted to burn that mfer down but it wasnt enough gas. They wouldve got out.
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Wow. This lady's version of this is enchanting
Almeda Riddle was a friend of mine. I have a photo taken of the two of us right after she sang this song. It's wonderful to find this recording on RUclips; it's exactly how I remember her. Thank you.
Cristina Potters beautiful comment! Her voice is so incredible!
Lets see it
God bless you.
That didn't make sense
What a beautiful song.
I really like Ms. Almeda's rendition of this cool old song. Her voice is so pretty. Btw, people of the Ozark Mountains have the same heritage and the same musical traditions as the Appalachians..including this song. Just saying because it rarely gets mentioned.
That's cool! Tell me more!
Almeda Riddle sings in old-timey, mountain style. She learned music from her father, and many of her songs go back to the Middle Ages. She has kept the musical tradition of ballad singing alive, and has kept the original versions of many songs from years past. There is a reason that this cd, "Songcather II - The Tradition That Inspired The Movie" was named as it is.
Mrs. Riddle was born in 1898 and was singing ballads before she could read. This album, "Songcatcher II - The Tradition That Inspired The Movie" has music for those who want authentic, mountain music. There are many artists on this album. This is Almeda Riddle singing her version of "Black Jack Davey". Enjoy!
MyMoppet52 Are you familiar with the original Carter Family, Maybelle, Sara and A.P.? They began recording in 1927 and recorded many traditional Southern Appalachian folk songs. A.P went on many "song catching" journeys into the mountains of Virginia, Tennessee and North Carolina in the late 1920's into the 1930's. The Carter Family recording of "Black Jack Davey" was in 1940.
63DW89A
Yes. My parents listened to the Carter Family when I was growing up. I've researched as an adult & know of them as an adult. They were fore runners of the music I love. Thanks for commenting. I didn't realize that A.P. went on his own music journeys though. Thanks you, Moppet
+MyMoppet52 I love it!
+morbanjo so glad you enjoyed this. There is a Community for Old Timey music if you ever want to check it out. I'm growing to love this genre so much! plus.google.com/b/106948199636318210164/communities/114810123941228882401?pageId=106948199636318210164
2020 Reading this.. I live in Brasil.
These songs are nostalgic gems, certainly here in Mexico we celebrate today
the mothers day, so congratulations.
Isn't this song about a young mother forsaking her husband and child to go be some roguish traveller's groupie though? Not exactly Mother's day material.
This lady make me feel like I'm still in a mother bag. I'm latin, but heart is heart, and this voice told me your history. Thanks for your 52 moppets.
I just got chills from this...
She really did love to sing. She learned numerous versions of many songs and could pull them out in a heartbeat until she passed away! She was a walking encyclopedia of mountain-folk music. I consider her almost as a female Doc Watson, as far as loving the songs. You can't touch his playing...now way. I will always miss that dear, dear man. My best, Moppet
Thank you so much.
This is hauntingly beautiful.
Almeda was one grand lady. I used to sit and listen to her for hours when she would sing on the square at Mt. View, Arkansas. I learned Babes In The Woods from her. Also Gypsy Davey, but over the years I've forgotten the exact tune. Thanks for posting this. RIP grand lady.
Appalachian folks keeping it alive.
+Ievolovel yes. There is a Community that is for the Preservation of Old Time Music. I also have a Playlist called OLD TIMEY/MOUNTAIN MUSIC which has many types and styles of Old Time Music in it. You are welcome to look around anytime. If you like Old Time Music, check out plus.google.com/b/106948199636318210164/communities/114810123941228882401?pageId=106948199636318210164
Spot on with mountain, slightly off on which (Ozarks). ;-)
Wow ! Stunning.
A man named MacBee (sp) who was a moonshiners & songster on the mtn at Sewanee, TN, on the road down to Cowan, recorded this song in the 1950s. Different tune & words, same desolate story. My philosophy professor had known him & played the vinyl for us. His words included, "the lord of the manor he soon came home, inquired he about his la-ay-deeee; A servant said she 's left you now & gone with Black Jack Day-hee-veeeee? Gone with Black Jack Day-veeee." Definitely old English ballad.
Awesome. Thank you for sharing.
🇧🇷 Sim, eu gosto
Wonderful
Thank you so much! I was lucky to get to see my daughter and grandson today. It's nice to see family. My best to you. I wish you and all your family a happy day, and a Happy Mother's Day to all the women in your family! Thanks for listening and your nice wishes! My best to you always. Barbara
Amazing!
PERFECT!
I don't really have much knowledge. I have just 'tracked' music since I was very little - a strange habit for a child. I like to see how music "fits together" & that is why I was so happy to see the movie The Songcatcher released. I love bluegrass & I love Celtic. I kept hearing the same EXACT music note patterns in songs. My uncle & I argued for years that they had nothing in common. When the movie came out & Johny Cash commented on the subject, he finally grinned & agreed. I just love music!
with all thats happening now its music like this that we should appreciate one another more. very nice
Thank you so much for uploading this. Fell in love with almeda years ago but coukd never find the recording of this song
This is a winner, Moppet. Honest and true singing for the joy of it. Thanks, Ed
This woman's singing is pure legendary. A voice made of over-baring platinum. I would love to hear her sing hymns and praises to Jesus!!!
I love this song :)
amazing
+ImaginalComponent Thanks for stopping by, Moppet
It is. It comes from Child #200 which is the origin of both songs. Some say it is from old Scottish ballads and some say it is an old Irish ballad...and some say it is an old English ballad. Almeda Riddle learned these versions of the songs from her father and her tune goes way, way back. It is a different tune than the modern ones that I love. I do love history & researching music, so I really enjoy this song!
Thank you so much for listening. I finally have a computer again! My best, Moppet
The evidence would suggest a Scottish origin and subsequent popularity in England. Definitely not Irish.
Love it
this best music ever
Fun song to listen to. Fun to sing too.
acapella Patrick I like your name! I was off my Channel for several years. I had surgery & am doing much better. Your comment is almost a year old, but I just saw it tonight. I wanted to thank you for listening & taking the time to leave a message. I'm in the middle of creating new Playlists for my Channel (MyMoppet52) & will have perhaps 2 Playlists of this type music. Right now I'm sorting & have Mountain Music and also Old Timey Music. They might merge. If you want to visit in the future, you are welcome. If you do, I hope you enjoy. My best to you, Moppet
MyMoppet52 Glad you like my name. I have seen a lot of your uploads. Great stuff. If you like traditional music, listen to some of mine. Not a 'folk singer' but a 'singer of folk songs', since I wasn't raised in the tradition, but people tell me I sound pretty good. I hope you recover totally from your surgery.
What wonderful memories you have! I love her music & in fact collect as much of her music as I can find. I am glad you enjoyed this. I appreciate your comment because I see that there is no info on where to purchase or a site for her (if she has one). I try to do that on all videos. If I am exhausted or very ill, I forget to do. If I get a comment & see the missing info I go back & fix. I will do so on this. I like artist or their families to get sales!
she is really good
I've heard many versions but the lyrics to this one are my favorite
Lovely track!
I wonder is that where Dylan got the phrase "boots of Spanish leather"
Thanks
grandma used to sing this she told me it's about a Drifter gambler that charm the heart of a lady
lol - what can I say :-)
I was never a Dylan fan myself - but a while back I really got into first his early stuff, and then, his live stuff with the Band. After that the odd track. I'll listen to anything though - as long as it's good (have a look at my favourites ;-) But at the end of the day I love a good song. And this is one for sure.
I could would love that lady platomically for ever
Stunning..think i heard a rocabilly version of this Warren Smith i think...
I am so glad you enjoy her music. I love it also. I have at least one other song by her up and perhaps more. You can type in her name, mountain music (if you like the genre), or anything almost into the Search Channel on my Channel Page. I have other music by her if you have anything else that's a favorite. I sort of go by what is asked or liked. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it very much, Moppet
I had an album of various artists singing American Folk songs, including Almere Riddle. She sang a ballad about a train driver who is killed in a train crash before his wedding. Any idea what that would be?
A master piece if ever l heard one, what else can l say (Gypsy Billy)
William Redfern Hello, sir. I was off my site for several years due to health issues. I just saw your comment left a year ago. I want to thank you for listening to Almeda Riddle & her version of Black Jack Davey. I see you are aware that this goes by other names...I hadn't heard of Gypsy Billy but will check that out. I do know of several other names. I'm glad you visited & left your comment. I'm in the process of setting up Playlists to sort out my site. I'm working on Mountain Music or Old Timey Music right now. Soon, I hope to have the Playlists done. You are certainly welcome to visit & look for a favorite genre at anytime. My best to you, Moppet
as others have noted, this tune is a centuries old English ( Scottish? ) folk song in the tragic lament tradition....for a great version, check Steeleye Span's version from the 1970's
"Blackjack Davey come a-ridin' on by,
A-whistlin' loud and merry.
Made the woods around him ring,
And he charmed the heart of a lady,
Charmed the heart of a lady.
How old are you, my pretty little miss,
How old are you, my honey?"
She answered to him with a lovin' smile
I'll be sixteen come Sunday,
Be sixteen come Sunday.
Come and go with me,
My pretty little miss,
Come and go with me, my honey.
Take you where the grass grows green,
You never will want for money,
You never will want for money.
Pull off, pull off them high-heeled shoes
All made of Spanish leather.
Get behind me on my horse
And we'll ride off together,
We'll both go off together.
Well, she pulled off them high-heeled shoes
Made of Spanish leather.
Got behind him on his horse
And they rode off together,
They both rode off together.
At night the boss came home
Inquiring about his lady.
His servant spoke before she thought,
She's been with Blackjack Davey,
Rode off with Blackjack Davey.
Well, saddle for me my coal-black stud,
He's speedier than the gray.
I rode all day and I'll ride all night,
And I'll overtake my lady,
I'll bring back my lady.
Well, he rode all night till the broad daylight,
Till he came to a river ragin',
And there he spied his darlin' bride
In the arms of Blackjack Davey,
Wrapped up with Blackjack Davey.
Pull off, pull off them long blue gloves
All made of the finest leather.
Give to me your lily-white hand
And we'll both go home together,
We'll both go home together.
Well, she pulled off them long blue gloves
All made of the finest leather,
Gave to him her lily-white hand
And said good-bye forever.
Bid farewell forever.
Would you forsake your house and home,
Would you forsake your baby?
Would you forsake your husband, too,
To go with Blackjack Davey,
Ride off with Blackjack Davey?
Well, I'll forsake my house and home,
And I'll forsake my baby.
I'll forsake my husband, too,
For the love of Blackjack Davey,
Love my Blackjack Davey.
Last night I slept in a feather bed
Between my husband and baby.
Tonight I lay on the river banks
In the arms of Blackjack Davey,
Love my Blackjack Davey"
Likewise! The raggle taggle gypsy connection was how I landed here - see the video "Fair Margaret and Sweet William-Tim O'Brien" (also from MyMoppet52) I commented there and MyMoppet52 mentioned this track. I know it with a different melody - have a listen to the Planxty version if you dont know it
Thanks! Dylan gets a hard time for using bit and pieces (or more) of other people's work. I think it would have been fair enough (it being in the 'folk' tradition) but he was often sparing with giving credit (even retrospectively once called on it).
Lyric
Blackjack Davey came riding by,
Whistling so merrily
He made the woods all around him ring
And he charmed the heart of a lady
And he charmed the heart of a lady
Come with me my pretty little one,
Come with me my honey
I swear by the beard upon my face
You'll never want for money
You'll never want for money
She took off her high heeled boots,
Made of spanish leather
Jumped behind him on his horse
And they rode off together
And they rode off together
That night her husband, he came home,
Looking for his lady
The maid she spoke before she thought
She's gone with the Blackjack Davey
She's gone with the Blackjack Davey
Saddle me up my coal black steed,
The white one's not so speedy
I rode all day, and I'll ride all night
And I'll overtake my lady
And I'll overtake my lady
He rode all night till the broad daylight,
The come to the river shady
And there he spied his own sweet bride
In the arms of Blackjack Davey
In the arms of Blackjack Davey
Would you forsake your house and home,
Would you forsake your baby
Would you forsake your own wedded lord
To ride with the Blackjack Davey
To ride with the Blackjack Davey
Last night I slept in a goosefeather bed,
Beside my husband and baby
Tonight I sleep on the cold, cold ground
In the arms of Blackjack Davey
In the arms of Blackjack Davey
A new world version of the traditional Gypsy Davey song with a
tune from Almeda Riddle.
Child #200
Roud-1
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TUNE FILE: BLCKJCK2
CLICK TO PLAY
DC
for those wondering about the origins of this song, and its variants : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Raggle_Taggle_Gypsy
been learning to play this on my banjo, clawhammer style, and trying to listen to different versions of it. do love her voice
ecthelion1224 I'd like to thank you for listening, commenting, & sharing Black Jack Davey by Almeda Riddle. I have an Arlo Guthrie version up & need to check. I might have Doc Watson also. I don't know how you added the info link on the song. I really like that I will see if I can add in my comments in the future. I really appreciate your note to your group. It is what's been missing from my videos where the song has a history. Good luck with your banjo. It sounds like you know what is going on! I'm reorganizing my Channel (MyMoppet52) into Playlists & am having difficulty with mountain music and old timey music. Even some primitive bluegrass. They intertwine. If you want to give me any feedback during this time, you are sure welcome to do so. Thanks for stopping by, Moppet
@@MyMoppet52 God bless.
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If you ever would like to share a jpg of your photo, I would love to see it. I could just keep it private in my collection, or with your permission I would use it in the next video I put up of Ms. Riddle's. I'm not sure, but didn't her dad say she was his favorite son? I loved that! (If I have her mixed up w/another mountain singer, I apologize. I'll look that up.That singer had 100's of variations of songs & could sing them in an instant. Loved your comment.Thank you so much, Moppet
Woody Guthrie did a song similar to this, Gypsy Davy?, it had the same tune.
Now I know where he got it from.
Humpy Hello. I missed your comment & just saw it. I had surgery July 29 & had been off my site for a few years before that due to health issues. I'm back now & catching up when I see a comment. Yes, Woody Guthrie knew the old songs. I love the movie The Songcatcher because it shows how the music stayed islolated here in the mountains, and didn't change much from when it first came over. I am amazed by music & how it evolves. Thank you for listening. I might have a Doc Watson & an Arlo Guthrie version of this up also. My best to you, Moppet
I really liked the movie song catcher also. Doc Watson is one of my favorites. Glad you're feeling better Moppet.
Humpy
Thank you so much. I'm really glad also. I have quite a bit of Doc Watson up & am putting him into some playlist...not quite sure which one yet. He is old timey but does great flat picking also. I need help with organization. I appreciate your reply after all this time. My best to you. If you have any ideas on organizing my music so people can find it better, I'm open to suggestions. Thanks, Moppet
Sorry my technical computer abilities are almost zero.
I would suggest doing some Google, or Bing searches for that info, that's how I learn many things.
Humpy
No problem. I've been watching videos on organizing, but it's not helped much. I might just put old time fiddle & mountain together & forget it. That's better than what I have now. I appreciate your reply. Wishing you a great week, Moppet
Wait theres a song catcher 2
Ms. Tree trunks?
Does the song have anything to do with Raggle Taggle Gypsy?
There are a lot of related songs going back to England, Scotand and Ireland with a plot of a rich and noble lady forsaking her lordly husband to go off with the gypsies. Many texts, many tunes. My guess is that the songs have been so widespread and persistent because of being sung by unappreciated, or just tired, wives. Harmless "Romantic" fantasies, perhaps? Wraggle Taggle Gypsies, Gypsy Rover, Black Jack Davy, etc. I recall Warren Smith's 1950s rockabilly version. That's folk music for you.
Oh goodness she looks like my mamaw lol
the raggle taggle gypsy o'
so similar.
This almost sounds like a sea shanty
u don't hear good misc like this anymore
u shure?
An old song from the British Isles about a Gypsy and a young wife and NOT about a black man
Must mention this, , , , the song is Not about a black man but a Gypsy fella and a gorgio lady who fancies a bit of rough ,
This reminds me of listening to my grandmother draggin me to church.
Singing all sorts of stupid shit.
Worst nonsense you'll ever hear.
Sounds remarkable similar to this but my grandmother was a big time holey roller.
I remember on my 9th birthday saving up a few bucks and walked to buy gas and matches.
I hid the gas and matches in the bushes and was gonna wait right before till she started singing.
I wanted to burn that mfer down but it wasnt enough gas.
They wouldve got out.
I pray that Jesus heals you friend
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