Difference between revisions of "Parallel Anthology Track 57"

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'''The Cuckoo''' ''by Pete Steele''    recorded in 1958 (according to [http://www.discogs.com/Pete-Steele-Banjo-Tunes-And-Songs/release/3225110 discogs]): [http://open.spotify.com/track/3abpDJfYyt2jxrQiwHPRET Spotify]

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Icon Public Domain.jpg Track 57: Clarence Ashley - The Coo Coo Bird   Columbia 15489-D; Recorded in Johnson City, Tennessee, 23.11.1929


Anthology Track 57 label.jpg

Record label does not assign authorship, nor does www.78discography.com.


According to wikipedia, this is a version of a traditional English folk song.


The Roud Folksong Index classifies this song as a version of Roud 413. A Roud number search returns numerous versions which significantly pre-date Ashley's recording.


This composition can be treated as public domain.


Parallel anthology main index page


Alternative Versions

False Hearted Lover by Olivia Hauser    recorded in 1961: Max Hunter Collection
 
Note: Most of this song is different to "The Coo Coo Bird". Only the last two verses (from 1:44) contain the first verse of Ashley's version.
The Cuckoo by Pete Steele    recorded in 1958 (according to discogs): Spotify