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Title: Banks of Ohio , cover with Dobro
Post by: Jean Pierre on April 12, 2021, 09:23:08 AM
"Banks of the Ohio" is a 19th-century murder ballad, written by unknown authors, in which "Willie" invites his young lover for a walk during which she rejects his marriage proposal. Once they are alone on the river bank, he murders the young woman.

this version is inspired by Mike Witcher and Scott Nygaard, tribute to them

To read the story of this song, here
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banks_of_the_Ohio

It's a classic song on dobro

Dobro, guitar, bass only

Thank for listen
Title: Re: Banks of Ohio , cover with Dobro
Post by: Farrell Jackson on April 12, 2021, 09:45:40 AM
I didn't know this song or story JP (thanks for the info link) but this sounds so good! Your dobro and acoustic sliding and picking are both excellently played!

Farrell
Title: Re: Banks of Ohio , cover with Dobro
Post by: Bluesberry on April 12, 2021, 08:21:54 PM
beautiful, really lovely. This is great playing going on here.
Title: Re: Banks of Ohio , cover with Dobro
Post by: Groundy on April 12, 2021, 10:52:48 PM
Beautiful number and beautifully played, although i have known for years i didnt really know the story behind... Well done my friend.
Title: Re: Banks of Ohio , cover with Dobro
Post by: Greeny (No longer active) on April 13, 2021, 02:37:38 AM
Man, that Dobro is so dreamy and full of emotion. What an amazing rendition this is. A superb listen!
Title: Re: Banks of Ohio , cover with Dobro
Post by: Jean Pierre on April 13, 2021, 04:32:30 AM
Thank you guys ,
your comments are appreciated ...Here in France we start a 3rd confinement ...then fortunately, I have my home studio in my attic

Title: Re: Banks of Ohio , cover with Dobro
Post by: TPB on April 13, 2021, 07:18:43 AM
Very nice playing and I loved hearing about the history of the song
Tim
Title: Re: Banks of Ohio , cover with Dobro
Post by: des0free on April 13, 2021, 11:03:19 AM
Very, very nice my friend!   What are your current rules about going outside for fresh air, exercise - are there any specific restrictions?  In most of California infections are actually pretty low right now and vaccination progress good and we are told we will probably open everything 100% in mid June!
 
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Post by: Ray Brookes on April 13, 2021, 02:34:17 PM
I never knew the back story of this song even though I've heard it many times. Great guitar playing, JP - that slide sounds beautiful.
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Post by: maxit on April 14, 2021, 12:51:38 PM
Wonderful, really classy ! (how the hell such a song can talk about a murder LOL)
Title: Re: Banks of Ohio , cover with Dobro
Post by: Ferryman_1957 on April 15, 2021, 07:47:36 AM
Lovely playing and wonderful sounds, they certainly seem at odds with the idea of a murder ballad! But a pleasure to listen to such lovely guitars, well done JP.
Title: Re: Banks of Ohio , cover with Dobro
Post by: Jean Pierre on April 15, 2021, 08:58:57 AM
Quotethey certainly seem at odds with the idea of a murder ballad!
::) yes , it's the most beautiful murder ballad :)

listen the Johnny Cash version for the lyrics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvXNneYG2Ew
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Post by: Mike_S on April 15, 2021, 03:37:41 PM
Ohhh. Dark story, but super playing. That's one hell of a sound coming from that guitar. It doesn't get any more pure/earthy than this. Lovely JP.

Mike
Title: Re: Banks of Ohio , cover with Dobro
Post by: StephenM on April 16, 2021, 12:22:02 AM
kind of reminds me of a movie I watched when i was a kid where the main character said "each man kills the thing he loves"....  I suppose on some levels that is true.... but i don't think that is really love if she says no and you whack her....is it? 

really super nice playing JP...
Title: Re: Banks of Ohio , cover with Dobro
Post by: thetworegs on April 16, 2021, 01:15:07 AM
Beautifully played up JP a pleasure to listen to