Lindy

"Lindy" was recorded in 1929 by the Proximity String Quartet, with various string instruments - featuring mandolin - and harmony vocals. I couldn't make head or tail of some of the lyrics, but found an alternative and older version from 1905 by the Edison Male Quartette called "By The Watermelon Vine". In the end I decided to it as an instrumental with mandolin lead and 6-string and tenor guitars as backing.

The tune is probably much earlier than 1905 - from the minstrel era - and, as far as I can tell, there are no other versions on the web. So this is a little recording of the lovely old tune for posterity.

Music, chords and mandolin tabs are available at:

http://www.mjra.net/WillFly/tabs.shtml

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Will
• Fly
• Proximity
• String
• Quartet
• mandolin
• acoustic
• guitar
• tenor
• 1920s
• tunes
• minstrel
• songs

[15kiraa]

I laughed... i just.. laughed because of the nice melody.

[HenfieldWill]

@15kiraa It's a sweet, old-fashioned tune, isn't it! If you can. check out the version by the Proximity String Quartet - sweet! :-)

[TheYellowGleek]

My name is Lindy, LOL!! I'm from Sweden, not such a normal name here, YAY!! ^_^

[mejackmejack]

my name is lindy

[13jaar]

My name is lindy, this is nice

[LJM603]

Lovely! Since my name is Linda I just had to see this one!

[ianed57]

Great little tune- beautifully played.

[jameswp1946]

I love these old tunes and really well put together and makes a lovely instrumental.

[threelegsoman]

Superb Will. Sorry I can't give it more than 5*****