The lyrics to Man of Constant Sorrow, I believe are traditional, and hence public domain. There have been various musical renditions over the years, and I remember a folk version by Peter, Paul, and Mary that was quite beautiful.
The original bluegrass version, and I think the most definitive one in that style is by the Stanley Brothers, and released quite some time ago. The "copy" of that version is what went into the O' Brother Where Art Thou? rendition, which I really love also. Dan Tyminski (formerly with Lonesome River Band, now usually touring with Allison Krauss or on his own) does the vocal honors.
For anyone who enjoys the bluegrass sound of this song..try to hear the Stanley Brothers version. Brother Ralph Stanley's voice in so many ways is reminiscent of Woody Guthrie, and early Bob Dylan. I think he must have influenced Bob's early singing style, at least to some degree.
As you may know, Keith, Ralph Stanley (who I think must be in his mid to late 70's) still tours quite a bit, and always hits the major bluegrass fests in NC, especially Merle Fest in Wilkesboro, and Denton (which is now moved to Davie County, near Winston-Salem...GREAT festival).
Gene
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The lyrics to Man of Constant Sorrow, I believe are traditional, and hence public domain. There have been various musical renditions over the years, and I remember a folk version by Peter, Paul, and Mary that was quite beautiful.
The original bluegrass version, and I think the most definitive one in that style is by the Stanley Brothers, and released quite some time ago. The "copy" of that version is what went into the O' Brother Where Art Thou? rendition, which I really love also. Dan Tyminski (formerly with Lonesome River Band, now usually touring with Allison Krauss or on his own) does the vocal honors.
For anyone who enjoys the bluegrass sound of this song..try to hear the Stanley Brothers version. Brother Ralph Stanley's voice in so many ways is reminiscent of Woody Guthrie, and early Bob Dylan. I think he must have influenced Bob's early singing style, at least to some degree.
As you may know, Keith, Ralph Stanley (who I think must be in his mid to late 70's) still tours quite a bit, and always hits the major bluegrass fests in NC, especially Merle Fest in Wilkesboro, and Denton (which is now moved to Davie County, near Winston-Salem...GREAT festival).
Gene
The original bluegrass version, and I think the most definitive one in that style is by the Stanley Brothers, and released quite some time ago. The "copy" of that version is what went into the O' Brother Where Art Thou? rendition, which I really love also. Dan Tyminski (formerly with Lonesome River Band, now usually touring with Allison Krauss or on his own) does the vocal honors.
For anyone who enjoys the bluegrass sound of this song..try to hear the Stanley Brothers version. Brother Ralph Stanley's voice in so many ways is reminiscent of Woody Guthrie, and early Bob Dylan. I think he must have influenced Bob's early singing style, at least to some degree.
As you may know, Keith, Ralph Stanley (who I think must be in his mid to late 70's) still tours quite a bit, and always hits the major bluegrass fests in NC, especially Merle Fest in Wilkesboro, and Denton (which is now moved to Davie County, near Winston-Salem...GREAT festival).
Gene
