Jimmy Brown

Rick · 4th August 2014, 03:34 AM

"I sell the morning paper, Sir ....."

A. G. Maisey · 4th August 2014, 04:15 AM

--- The Newsboy?

Original & Great Carter Family?

Doc, Sara, Maybelle?

Written by Bill Hays in the 1870's, recorded by the Carter Family 1928-29?

Or do you prefer Flatt & Scruggs?

No, sorry Rick.

Here's a hint:- Jean Nicot

Rick · 4th August 2014, 02:32 PM

I'll check on that hint, Alan .

I just figured that the alternative title of that song, Three Bells, was the answer you had in mind .
As much as I love the Carter family, I love Lester and Earl more .

Back to the drawing board .

edit:

Okay, I think I've got it figured out now .

Or maybe not .

Different songs, same person's name ?

A. G. Maisey · 5th August 2014, 01:11 AM

Yep, different songs, same name.

Here's another hint:-

Edith Piaf.

~~~~~~~~~~

Yeah, Lester & Earl are legendary, but they came along in the late 1940's, after WWII, the Carters came out of West Virginia in the late 1920's and that was a different time and place. Lester & Earl showed us how technically great this music form can be, but the Carters brought much of the West Virginia sound of a previous generation into the popular arena, and it hits you right in the guts. As you know Rick, I live in The Land of Oz, but I grew up listening to The Carters and Jimmy Rodgers, and I guess I've never advanced much past that.

Rick · 5th August 2014, 01:24 AM

Yes Alan, those two Good Old Boys were slicker than snot; can't deny that .

I think we have discussed the N.G. Dirt Band discs which many of those old timey folks appeared on; good recordings .

Now as for the two French Folks that you mentioned as hints; I will let someone else have a go at that: I've had my shot and wound up on a lee shore .

A. G. Maisey · 5th August 2014, 02:53 AM

Yep. Good stuff.

Re Jimmy, I reckon you'd have to be pretty close, but maybe somebody else might like to have a go --- at least that'll tell us how many people have any interest in music.

kahnjar1 · 5th August 2014, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Yep, different songs, same name.

Here's another hint:-

Edith Piaf.

~~~~~~~~~~

Yeah, Lester & Earl are legendary, but they came along in the late 1940's, after WWII, the Carters came out of West Virginia in the late 1920's and that was a different time and place. Lester & Earl showed us how technically great this music form can be, but the Carters brought much of the West Virginia sound of a previous generation into the popular arena, and it hits you right in the guts. As you know Rick, I live in The Land of Oz, but I grew up listening to The Carters and Jimmy Rodgers, and I guess I've never advanced much past that.

Ah oui!! Les Trois Cloches ??

A. G. Maisey · 5th August 2014, 05:10 AM

Yep.

Edith Piaf released it in the early 1950's, then The Browns did an English language version released in the late 1950's.

I believe it was written by a Frenchman at the end of WWII and there was an English version by some group in the late 1940's that never took off.

It is the life story of Everyman.

It was also known as "Jimmy Brown" but that caused confusion with the song Rick and I were talking about which was written by Bill Hays in the 19th century,and is a Blue Grass standard, so it firmed up as "The Three Bells" --- and that's what is shown in this post:- three bells.

Can't get too serious about things. Makes life boring.

Rick · 5th August 2014, 04:52 PM

Okay, I'll take that; but what is the connection with Jean Nicot ?

Yes, I know I am a dull fellow .

[reaches for dunce cap]

Anyway, here's one you might like .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1fCDDpWenM

4th August 2014, 02:32 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	I'll check on that hint, Alan . I just figured that the alternative title of that song, Three Bells, was the answer you had in mind . As much as I love the Carter family, I love Lester and Earl more . Back to the drawing board . edit: Okay, I think I've got it figured out now . Or maybe not . Different songs, same person's name ? Last edited by Rick; 4th August 2014 at 05:58 PM.

5th August 2014, 04:52 PM	#9
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Puzzled Okay, I'll take that; but what is the connection with Jean Nicot ? Yes, I know I am a dull fellow . [reaches for dunce cap] Anyway, here's one you might like . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1fCDDpWenM Last edited by Rick; 5th August 2014 at 05:13 PM.

4th August 2014, 03:34 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	"I sell the morning paper, Sir ....."

4th August 2014, 04:15 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,991	--- The Newsboy? Original & Great Carter Family? Doc, Sara, Maybelle? Written by Bill Hays in the 1870's, recorded by the Carter Family 1928-29? Or do you prefer Flatt & Scruggs? No, sorry Rick. Here's a hint:- Jean Nicot

5th August 2014, 01:11 AM	#4
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,991	Yep, different songs, same name. Here's another hint:- Edith Piaf. ~~~~~~~~~~ Yeah, Lester & Earl are legendary, but they came along in the late 1940's, after WWII, the Carters came out of West Virginia in the late 1920's and that was a different time and place. Lester & Earl showed us how technically great this music form can be, but the Carters brought much of the West Virginia sound of a previous generation into the popular arena, and it hits you right in the guts. As you know Rick, I live in The Land of Oz, but I grew up listening to The Carters and Jimmy Rodgers, and I guess I've never advanced much past that.

5th August 2014, 01:24 AM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Yes Alan, those two Good Old Boys were slicker than snot; can't deny that . I think we have discussed the N.G. Dirt Band discs which many of those old timey folks appeared on; good recordings . Now as for the two French Folks that you mentioned as hints; I will let someone else have a go at that: I've had my shot and wound up on a lee shore .

5th August 2014, 02:53 AM	#6
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,991	Yep. Good stuff. Re Jimmy, I reckon you'd have to be pretty close, but maybe somebody else might like to have a go --- at least that'll tell us how many people have any interest in music.

5th August 2014, 05:10 AM	#8
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,991	Yep. Edith Piaf released it in the early 1950's, then The Browns did an English language version released in the late 1950's. I believe it was written by a Frenchman at the end of WWII and there was an English version by some group in the late 1940's that never took off. It is the life story of Everyman. It was also known as "Jimmy Brown" but that caused confusion with the song Rick and I were talking about which was written by Bill Hays in the 19th century,and is a Blue Grass standard, so it firmed up as "The Three Bells" --- and that's what is shown in this post:- three bells. Can't get too serious about things. Makes life boring.