Shenandoah

Song lyrics and download available here: http://www.balladofamerica.com/music/indexes/songs/shenandoah/index.htm

Artist: Matthew Sabatella & the Rambling String Band (Matthew Sabatella - vocal, guitar; Jack Stamates - fiddle; Sean Edelson - mandolin; Chris DeAngelis - bass

Description: Until the nineteenth century only adventurers who sought their fortunes as trappers and traders of beaver fur ventured as far west as the Missouri River. Most of these men were loners who became friendly with, and sometimes married, Native Americans.

"Shenandoah" is said to have originated with French voyageurs traveling down the Missouri River. The lyrics tell the story of a trader who fell in love with the daughter of an Algonquian chief, Shenandoah. American sailors heading down the Mississippi River picked up the song and made it a capstan shanty that they sang while hauling in the anchor.

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[fairlightandjeb18]

Absolutely love this version!!!!!