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     Down In The Valley - Glen Campbell

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     Songs - Traditional - Down in the Valley

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     Andy Griffith - Down In The Valley

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Down_in_the_Valley_(folk_song)Down in the Valley (folk song) - Wikipedia

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   A traditional American folk song with various lyrics and melodies, recorded by many artists since 1927. Learn about its history, versions, media appearances and cultural references.

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   American Folk Song based on Irish tune Connemara cradle song. LYRICS: Down in the valley, valley so low Hang your head over, hear the wind blow Hear the wi...

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   Down in the valley, the valley so low, hang your head over, hear the wind blow2. Roses love sunshine, violets love dew; Angels in...

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5. balladofamerica.org › down-in-the-valleyDown in the Valley: About the Song - Ballad of America

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   Learn about the origins, variations, and recordings of "Down in the Valley," a waltz-time song from the Appalachian and Ozark Mountains. Find the lyrics, melody, and lead sheet of this courting song with prison and train themes.

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   The Browns - Down In The Valley (1961) DOWN IN THE VALLEY (BIRMINGHAM JAIL) (Traditional) Down in the valley valley so low Late in the evening hear the wind blow Hear the wind blow love hear...

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   Jun 2, 2024 · Down In the Valley is a folk song that expresses the universal theme of love and longing for someone who is out of reach. Learn about its inspiration, lyrics, impact, and cover versions from Beat Crave, a music website.

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   Who sang down in the valley?

   • Leadbelly: “Down in the Valley” Later artists to perform or record the song include Bing Crosby, the Andrews Sisters, Patti Page, Connie Francis, Slim Whitman, Solomon Burke, and Jerry Garcia and David Grisman. Solomon Burke: “Down in the Valley” (1962)

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   Where did down in the valley come from?

   • Solomon Burke: “Down in the Valley” (1962) "Down in the Valley" is found in regional folk song collections, including Ballad s of the Kentucky Highlands, Texas Folk Songs, and Folk Songs from North Carolina, indicating that it circulated orally, as well as through commercial recordings.

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   Why is down in the valley a jailhouse song?

   • "Down in the Valley" is an American folk song in 3/4 waltz time. Folklorists John and Alan Lomax consider it a "jailhouse song" because they found it common in prisons, and many versions refer to a specific jail and a loved one on the outside.

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   Is 'down in the valley' a ballad?

   • George Malcolm Laws, scholar of British and American folk song, considers "Down in the Valley" a " ballad -like piece," as it has some of the characteristics of the ballad but lacks the strong narrative that characterizes true ballad s.

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   Why is down in the valley important?

   • “Down In the Valley” is regarded as one of the foundational songs of the folk music movement. It helped popularize and preserve traditional American folk music at a time when the genre was undergoing a revival.

   The Meaning Behind The Song: Down In the Valley by Pete Seeger

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   Who wrote down in the valley?

   • The first version of "Down in the Valley" in the historical record was collected in 1909 or 1910 by Henry M. Belden, a folklorist with the Missouri Folk-Lore Society. Goldy M. Hamilton sent him the lyrics, which she learned from Frank Jones of West Plains High School in Missouri.

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9. music.youtube.com › watchSongs - Traditional - Down in the Valley - YouTube Music

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   Listen to a traditional folk song about a lover's lament and a valley of roses and violets. Watch the lyrics and sing along with ListenAndReadAlong.