219. Down in the Valley (Traditional American)

[DavySharp974]

One word I have to say: Thanks !

[raymondcrooke]

@DavySharp974 You're welcome.

[idoltyler06]

Wonderful job. I'm 19 and I greatly appreciate that this music is still living. Even though I wasn't even close to being around when this music first made originated, I feel it's the best

[raymondcrooke]

@idoltyler06 Thanks for subscribing.

[fngrpkn06]

Great voice for the tune!

[raymondcrooke]

@fngrpkn06 Thank you. But your video response doesn't seem to have worked.

[classicvinylbiz]

Johnny Cash: Down in the Valley

watch?v=GJorUGP3TOM

thanks and regards

[LindsayCurran]

WOW! Mr. Raymond Crooke! Superbly sung! And you have ALL the verses I remember being taught: I am so glad I found you - looking over fabulous songs you have: I hope to return & anticipate even more pleasure & delight! Many, many thanks!

[raymondcrooke]

I hope you will find many songs to enjoy on my channel.

[oboma8]

Strong voice!

[helpame]

beautiful song thanks now  do you do request?

[raymondcrooke]

I have been known to do requests. Depends on the song. If it's the one about playing with the loaded gun, I don't know it!

[joeygsmom]

Raymond dear have you looked into "annachie gordon"?

[raymondcrooke]

I put it up a few days ago (No. 701) but it's not the Nic Jones version that you're probably familiar with.

[helpame]

still one of the versions on u tube many thanks

[helpame]

can anyone help me trace a song i've been looking for years it goes like this oh my mama always told me not to play with a loaded gun if i just listened to her she'd never have a prisoner for a son the the picture is still in front of eyes and the echo in my ears when the jury said he's guilty and the judge said 99 years please put me out my misery who sang this song? or the title or even better post it many thanks

[joeygsmom]

oh Ive been looking for this one youve just made my day!

[raymondcrooke]

Pleased to hear it. The first song I ever learned on guitar.

[joeygsmom]

really? and I thought it was an American song!

btw what time is it over there my friend its 1:00 am here I cant sleep....

[raymondcrooke]

I learnt it from an American book. Over where? It's 3 p.m. in Hong Kong, but I'm flying to Australia in a few hours so it will be a different time again.

[joeygsmom]

o wow you get around!

I actually am in the USA, Pennsylvania.

anyway, thanks for all the great recordings ;-)

[raymondcrooke]

You're welcome. In Melbourne now, just in time for the hottest week in a hundred years!

[stiofanbreathnach]

Nice work. Every version I come across has different lyrics/verses, being a traditional arrangement I suppose that's inevitable. I suppose I'll just have to trawl through a few, pick my favourite verses and use them. Or make up a few.

[raymondcrooke]

Yes. All of the above. That's the folk process.

Thanks for commenting.

[horselova333]

You're really good! I looked everywhere for this song because I'm learning it on eletric guitar!

[chrizzo006]

me 2 :D

[horselova333]

Oh cool!

[chrizzo006]

yea :)

u use down strokes ? or like this guy... with picks

[koolbreeze76]

i like it , you should check my out, i changed it just a little

[raymondcrooke]

Where is it? I couldn't find it on your channel.

[koolbreeze76]

there it is in your viveo response, i had to do it over.change the guitar and put a capo for my fingers

[juleslatham]

Nice song and the singer isn't bad either!

[15011972]

Stir Crazy , Big Dude Rendition Will Take Some Beating

[JustASillyLilGirl]

Oh my gosh! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I literally cried when I watched this and thought of my Papa..Thank you so so so much..You just made my day! You're amazing!

[nilrem2]

That's was really good. My cousin has done two attempts at this, check them out if you like. :)

[coolanddark]

one of my favorite folk songs.you play it great.