The Pinetoppers " Mockin' Bird Hill "

[dobiegee]

This is the trippiest song ever recorded.

[krazikiwi01]

What an all time classic, thank you for posting.

[mezskr4]

@krazikiwi01 Your welcome.

[bucko12400]

My grandmother had a 45 record with this version of this song which she played for me when I was a child. It touches a place that is filled with warmth and hapiness of that time. I recognized it as the version I had heard rather than the slower and, of course, less harmonic Patty Page version. I love the tempo and harmonies on this version of the song.

[mrblindfreddy9999]

these girls are amazing thanks for posting

[mezskr4]

@mrblindfreddy9999 Yes they are,and your welcome.I have a few more of there records which are also pretty good,but this is my favorite.Drop by anytime... :)

[mrblindfreddy9999]

@mezskr4 i've playlisted every version but this is really special regards dave

[mezskr4]

@mrblindfreddy9999 Sorry about not answering sooner.The only other version that comes close to this one is one by Russ Morgan & The Gay Sisters.Betsy Gay's voice is wonderful and she makes an excellent effort to stay true to this version.Still this is by the very best one,and my favorite.Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.Drop by anytime.

[jman921]

The ladies are the Beaver Valley Sweethearts. They were Colleen and Donna. Colleen was my Aunt married to my Uncle Johnnie Silvers a singer and actor. At this time my family was from Nu Mine Pennsylvania which was a short distance from Beaver, Pa which, for the younger folks, is near where Jim Kelly (East Brady) the football great was born. This was in the late 40's early fifties. Great memories. We of course had a copy of the record and is in the family somewhere.

[99sco]

i love the pinetoppers.

[tricker1957]

really lovely.

[mezskr4]

@tricker1957 Thank you.

[ericwayr]

very fine , !

thanx

eric

[mezskr4]

@ericwayr Your welcome,and sorry for the late reply.

[1musiclvr]

I used to have a 78 rpm record of Boom Boom Polka by the Pinetoppers. I'm pretty sure it's the same group as this as the instruments sound the same. Anyone know of this record or where I can get a copy?

[scottp02]

Story goes that capital records asked les paul and Mary ford to record it. Then Patti Page covered it. If Les and Mary didn't record it it is quite possible that neither would have Patti, and the Pinetoppers may have well had the 2 or 3 million seller.

[mezskr4]

The lead on this "Original" version was done by the Beaver Valley Sweethearts".There was a reissue that I heard a while back,which may be what you have.Thanks for stopping by

[Justindy2]

tralallala tdidddelelelel :P so funny song

[5151Cjj]

I love this song. We line dance with Patty Page version but I love this one too! Thanks

[mezskr4]

Your welcome.

[barryzorton]

This is my great Uncles song. This song put him on the map. Way to go Vaughn!

[BRG1942]

Interesting. Never heard this version, though Patti Page's is really familiar and I've HEARD the Les Paul version. And this one has some lyrics I've never heard too.

[mezskr4]

Yes I've have the ones you mentioned,and a few by other artist.This is my favorite.I guess they change some words when they are recorded by other artist.Hope you enjoyed it.Thank for stopping by.

[renew2day]

More trivia:

According to Billboard Music Weekly's charts at the time, Les Paul & Mary Ford, and Patti Page traded chart positions with their versions, all the way up to #1. Week after week, their records see-sawed on the charts.

At the end of the year, both acts were named the bestselling artists of the year.

Yes, The Pinetoppers gave them a run for the money with this record.

[BTR667]

it was the mikil 5

[mezskr4]

Don't know what you mean.

[ashmorebenowa]

Isn't there a 60's version of this? Kind of a rock/pop sound. I can't remember the band name.

[mezskr4]

I'm sure there is, but I do not know.I will look into it for you.Maybe someone else may come up with the info before I do.

[pinetoppers]

There are many versions of the song. The Japanese printed copy has a colorful parrot on the cover.. lol.. I guess they don't know Mockingbirds in Japan. Donna Fargo had a 1970 Disco version while British Rock group Migil 5 had a pop version and recent years European group Roots Syndicate had a Reggae version. Search and they're all posted here on YTube.

[kwassagirl]

Maybee you mean Les Paul and Mary Ford's version ?

[redlabl]

Now I know what to play when I want my friends to leave my house....haa haahaa haaa

[mezskr4]

It sounds like you enjoyed it.Thank you.

[Akoufuyou91]

wow thanks for posting this beautiful version which I have not heard before. Thanks

[mezskr4]

Your welcome.

[theshadowrules]

Nice tune!! We don't have mockingbirds in Western Canada, bit we do have meadowlarks. They do look alike!!

[PreacherSly]

I am 42 and was raised as a farm listening to the oldies. I prefer old music comparing to modern "music" which has gone down hill. I grew up on the grand old opery. Thank you for this video.

[mezskr4]

I'm glad to hear that.I agree about the music, and I hope you enjoyed the song.Thank you for your comment.

[jtls8]

Thank you, thank you!!!!!

[mezskr4]

Your welcome,my pleasure.

[wuestbar]

I enjoyed the video and the Pinetoppers. I read that Vaughn Horton wrote this song in a coal mine. But another site said he wrote it on a train. Which is correct? Where is Mocking Bird Hill?

[mpk95]

Ron Morgan in his column in the Huntingdon, Pa., Daily News, had written that Vaughn Horton wrote this song at J. C. Blair Hospital in Huntingdon, while visiting a hospitalized friend or family member. The hospital is on a hill but there are few mockingbirds this far north. Mr. Horton's home town of Broad Top is 25-30 miles from here (Huntingdon). He and country singer Elton Britt are both buried in Broad Top.

[wuestbar]

Thank you so much for this information.

[wuestbar]

Is there a real place in Pennsylvania called Mocking Bird Hill?

[mezskr4]

I don't know, but anything is possible.I have some more information on the song some where (that is not on the internet) and I will try to find it.I'm not sure where I have it.

[wuestbar]

Thank you.

[mezskr4]

To RoyHorton71- I forgot to ask a question.I noticed your screen name,any relation.

[RoyHorton71]

Roy Horton was my great uncle (my grandfathers brother). My grandfather is Vaughn George Horton also of the Pinetoppers. Both are passed now but I collect any and all music or sheet music that I can get my hands on. I loved hearing my grandfathers stories of the early years.

[misselissa608]

@RoyHorton71

I am related to Hortons from Broad Top. My grandmother was Arvada Price Corrie and her mother was a Horton. I tracked back to Nathan Port Horton and he is my great-great-great-great-great grandfather. My Dad was born in Broad Top City.

[mezskr4]

To RoyHorton71.You may if you wish.Glad you liked it.The girls had a good voice.You should hear them on Metro Polka.Aren't polkas great.

[posaico]

this is a real jewel because ¿who remembers this group? and all people thinks the les paul y mary ford is the original

[mezskr4]

Your right, very few remember them.Roy Horton continued with his band, but they recorded mostly polkas.He also used the Marlin sisters on a few of his recordings. I have an extensive collection of his music.I hope you enjoyed the song.

[RoyHorton71]

Great job on the video. I hope you don't mind if I download it.

[luckyjopot]

i love it so much! great nice video... regards!