I'm posting a song a day from the Rise Up Singing songbook, which you may or may not know. It's a pretty invaluable resource for song leaders, and useful for anyone who likes to sing in groups. The book doesn't include the melodies to the songs, just the lyrics and some chords, so I’m trying hard to find the tunes I don’t know, learn them, and post them on YouTube for anyone to learn. That’s where these videos are hosted; the blog is just pretty packaging.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Stagolee / Stack O Lee
Also maybe "Staggerlee". Whatever. Woody Guthrie clearly pronounces it a couple of different ways within one rendition.
Here's the "Just like Mississippi John Hurt" tutorial I promised to link you to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxGKBD...
And here's a "Just like Furry Lewis" tutorial for the song that I admit to not having watched because I knew beforehand I wouldn't have the patience to try it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk1WmN...
Rise Up Singing chapter: Hard Times and Blues
Chords: E - - E7 / A7 - - E / B7 - - E
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