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Topic: Old Civil War song |
James Kerr
From:
Scotland, UK
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Posted 4 Oct 2009 1:41 pm |
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A Forum member asked me to record this old Civil War song "Lorena" she said Dobro players all play this song and I did a search but none could I find. Its a sad little tune which I understand was forbidden to be sung because it made the soldiers so homesick they deserted.
Anyway here is my interpretation of a very old and simple melody, hope you enjoy it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdPnywYBLQo&feature=email
James. |
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Ron Simpson
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 4 Oct 2009 5:07 pm
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A beautiful song played very well. The sound of a Dobro is a perfect match for this tune. Thank you for posting.
Ron |
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Ray Montee
From:
Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 5 Oct 2009 10:44 am Many interpretations of this lovely song.
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Sonny Garrish did a remarkable performance when he was playing with "The Po' Boys"........
Your was excellent as well............ |
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Steve Branscom
From:
Pacific NW
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Posted 5 Oct 2009 10:53 am
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"Lorena" is dobro extraordinaire Mike Auldridge's signature tune.
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Janet Newsom
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 5 Oct 2009 2:19 pm Lorena
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Wonderful James, thank you so much. I have searched everywhere to find a recorded dobro version of the song and the only one I have found is Mike Auldridge doing it on the Seldom Scene 15th Anniversary album. It is a song you hear played by dobro players all the time so I thought I would have several versions to share with you but no such luck. You didn't need to hear anyone else play it anyhow. 
You did a great job! Your SX is sounding really good too. Thanks!
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Keep on pickin'
Dobrojan
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James Kerr
From:
Scotland, UK
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Posted 6 Oct 2009 10:30 am
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Thank everyone for listening to "Lorena" and to Janet for bringing it to my attention. I still can't find a Dobro version to listen to, all I could find was a Fiddle version, but its a nice little song.
James. |
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Jim Bates
From:
Alvin, Texas, USA
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Posted 6 Oct 2009 6:50 pm
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In the first episode of "Lonesome Dove" the TV series, the piano player in the hotel lobby is always playing 'Lorena' because he is in love with 'Lorie' the local lady of the evening (actually anytime of the day or night) who does business in the hotel. (Just some trivia)
I believe Beverly King has a version on a recording that she plays the Dobro and sings. Maybe someone in the Forum can find it for you.
Thanx,
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C. Brattain
From:
Balch Springs, Texas, usa
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Posted 8 Oct 2009 1:09 pm
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Great tune and played very well. I have not heard it before and would sure like to hear the words, Chuck
www.texasguitartradingpost.com |
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Janet Newsom
From:
Tennessee, USA
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