Perhaps it was written by Gussie Davis in 1899 and recorded by Grayson and Whittier in 1927. Is it really important? Many men in both blue and grey came home that way. Not to mention the men in green, brown and blue from WWI and WWII, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and NYC in '09. It's the loss of a son, in whatever war, where ever. Bless the brave men and women who are willing to put their lives on the line for our freedom!
@Jim1967Duluth I agree with you completely. Thanks for the info about this song. My only real concern is that too many of our boys are coming back the same way; not in a train but by plane, but dead just the same.
Thankyou so much for this wonderful recording. Does anyone know where, if possible I could write to Mr. Mainer? I am interested in witing to him and humbly letting him know how I have enjoyed his music through the years. I am a student in San Diego CA and would be priviliged to be able to write to him. Thankyou everyone...
The recording is from WWII era yes, but it was folk song sung in Appalachia that predates recording. Many such songs were recorded but are much older than the date of recording. I have a version of the song on a collection of Civil War ballads. Tom Dula is another example of a song, recorded by The Kingston Trio that was passed down over the years. It records events that occured shortly after the return of a NC Civil War veteran. Regardless of its origins, thanks for the post.
@bde251 Thanks for your reply.. I believe that you are correct because I can not find the date that this song was written nor who wrote it. I have changed the description of the song. THANKS!!!!
@bde251 I disagree with you. Wade Mariner did not start recording for the King Label until after WWII. I served in the navy and we were referred to as boys in the blue. It doesn't say which war is being referred to but it only makes since that if the song was recorded after WWII, it is WWII. I think that the service man was a sailor.
What a beautiful rendition of this great old-time song. Wade and brother JE were my all-time favourite significant major contributors to the genuine old-time stringband Appalachian genre of the 20s, 30s & 40s. They had a very unique sound .. within half-a-bar you could always tell that it was the Mainers at work . JE also does a fabulous version of this same song, on his 1962 reprised family-collection of old-time songs .. recorded on the Arhoolie label (available on CD - a must-get).
say what you want but these old ones had a vibe that not even bill monroe himself could fully broadcast
buchananstreet 4 months ago
Perhaps it was written by Gussie Davis in 1899 and recorded by Grayson and Whittier in 1927. Is it really important? Many men in both blue and grey came home that way. Not to mention the men in green, brown and blue from WWI and WWII, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and NYC in '09. It's the loss of a son, in whatever war, where ever. Bless the brave men and women who are willing to put their lives on the line for our freedom!
Jim1967Duluth 6 months ago
@Jim1967Duluth I agree with you completely. Thanks for the info about this song. My only real concern is that too many of our boys are coming back the same way; not in a train but by plane, but dead just the same.
78rpmbum 6 months ago
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Thankyou so much for this wonderful recording. Does anyone know where, if possible I could write to Mr. Mainer? I am interested in witing to him and humbly letting him know how I have enjoyed his music through the years. I am a student in San Diego CA and would be priviliged to be able to write to him. Thankyou everyone...
vintagegospel 7 months ago
The recording is from WWII era yes, but it was folk song sung in Appalachia that predates recording. Many such songs were recorded but are much older than the date of recording. I have a version of the song on a collection of Civil War ballads. Tom Dula is another example of a song, recorded by The Kingston Trio that was passed down over the years. It records events that occured shortly after the return of a NC Civil War veteran. Regardless of its origins, thanks for the post.
bde251 1 year ago
@bde251 Thanks for your reply.. I believe that you are correct because I can not find the date that this song was written nor who wrote it. I have changed the description of the song. THANKS!!!!
78rpmbum 1 year ago
Civil war, dude. Not WW2. Boys in blue refers to Union soldiers.
bde251 1 year ago
@bde251 I disagree with you. Wade Mariner did not start recording for the King Label until after WWII. I served in the navy and we were referred to as boys in the blue. It doesn't say which war is being referred to but it only makes since that if the song was recorded after WWII, it is WWII. I think that the service man was a sailor.
78rpmbum 1 year ago
sure is a great video and song.
hfpitman2 1 year ago
What a beautiful rendition of this great old-time song. Wade and brother JE were my all-time favourite significant major contributors to the genuine old-time stringband Appalachian genre of the 20s, 30s & 40s. They had a very unique sound .. within half-a-bar you could always tell that it was the Mainers at work . JE also does a fabulous version of this same song, on his 1962 reprised family-collection of old-time songs .. recorded on the Arhoolie label (available on CD - a must-get).
colindominy 1 year ago