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The late John Hartford performs this Civil War era favorite.

John Cowan Hartford (December 30, 1937 -- June 4, 2001) was an American folk,country and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his witty lyrics, unique vocal style, and extensive knowledge of Mississippi River lore. Hartford performed with a variety of ensembles throughout his career, and is perhaps best known for his solo performances where he would interchange the guitar, banjo, and fiddle from song to song. He also invented his own shuffle tap dance move, and clogged on an amplified piece of plywood while he played and sang.

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8 years ago

Pat Mc Cusker

wonderful song and wonderful singer

8 years ago

christine achorah

Ur. A. Joke. Ha. Ha. Lol

8 years ago

christine achorah

Songs. Of. The. Civil. War. Suck 

9 years ago

Terry O'Grady

Thanks for this beautiful song. It really touches my soul, down deep.

9 years ago

Harlan May

I was also born in 1937 less than two months from John. Got to pick with him in Kentucky not long to before he died. What a privilege!!!

9 years ago

Harlan May

One of my favorites to sing at The Bluegrass Cabin Jam on Thursdays.

9 years ago

TAYEB JEAN BENBALIT

♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫ 

9 years ago

Roger Lewis

During the war of northern aggression in the evening soldiers would sing this song with those in the opposing trenches joining in. If you've ever served in the army you would know how wonderful that could sound.. takes me back to Lenordwood 1972 But John has to be the best!

9 years ago

whereyat89

I didnt know a banjo could sound like this !

9 years ago

whereyat89

This song made the soldiers cry. When they wanted to get spirits up, they probably didnt sing this.

9 years ago

STUART PARKER

I truly wish that I could have seen him perform live, what a loss.He has influenced my banjo playing immensely, thank you John.

9 years ago

john allison

Love that banjo.He could really make it talk.

9 years ago

Luke Chun

Wonderful song and beautifully performed

9 years ago

Mike mc guire

great song

9 years ago

DolleyMadison520

Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for introducing me to John Hartford.

9 years ago

Chuck Benwitt

So few folks know of him today, pitiful...Your site may help introduce more. He was one of a kind, so thank you SO much. He was a gem...God Bless

9 years ago

lcar4000

One of the most unique and interesting musicians this country has ever seen. I was fortunate enough to see him once in concert (Petersburg, IL around 1980) and wish now that I'd seen him perform many more times.

9 years ago

David Webster

Beautiful melody;great lyrics;Both supplied by separate "Websters" and played by a VERY underrated musician;Now sadly passed

9 years ago

John Tait

Absolutely great song. John Hartford was an excellent musician. I was surprised that he died way back in 2001. Time passes eh?

9 years ago

scott summers

americana in the pure sense

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