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    Nontraditional arrangement of a traditional Appalachian song. A play-party song from the days when dancing and music were sinful, but it was OK to sing, clap your hands and play a game involving movement.

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    I believe the term Jubilee comes from the Hebrew "sons of Jubal", who were according to Genesis the first makers and players of stringed musical instruments, Jubal BTW was a son of Cain, other wise known as "the damned".
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    I believe the term Jubilee comes from the Hebrew "sons of Jubal", who were according to Genesis the first makers and players of stringed musical instruments, Jubal BTW was a son of Cain, other wise known as "the damned".
    Perhaps, but the expert researchers at Oxford and Webster's don't agree. Ram's horn, anyone? (In the words of my professor, Neil Rosenberg, "Be wary of stories of origin.")
    Robert Johnson's mother, describing blues musicians:
    "I never did have no trouble with him until he got big enough to be round with bigger boys and off from home. Then he used to follow all these harp blowers, mandoleen (sic) and guitar players."
    Lomax, Alan, The Land where The Blues Began, NY: Pantheon, 1993, p.14.

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    I found that information about Jubal interesting though. His brother, Tubal-cain, was the "father of smiths". (This is put here for interest and education, and not to promote any religious agenda.)

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    Jubal is only know from his appearance in Genesis 4:21 of the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament.[1] The account describes him as a descendant of Cain and the son of Lamech and Adah. He is also a brother of Jabal, and half-brother of Tubal-cain and Naamah. Genesis credits him as the forefather of certain instruments: the cinnor (Hebrew: כנור) and uggab (עוגב). The translations of these varys depending on the edition:

    "he was the ancestor of all those who play the lyre and pipe" (NRSV)[2]

    "he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ" (KJV)[3]

    "he was the father of all who play stringed instruments and pipes" (NIV)[4]
    Robert Johnson's mother, describing blues musicians:
    "I never did have no trouble with him until he got big enough to be round with bigger boys and off from home. Then he used to follow all these harp blowers, mandoleen (sic) and guitar players."
    Lomax, Alan, The Land where The Blues Began, NY: Pantheon, 1993, p.14.

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    "Be wary of stories of origin" - I am in no way a believer that Genesis is the true origin of man I just found it interesting that they found the makers and players of instruments to be "from the other side of the tracks"
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    I wasn't suggesting that you were a literal believer or a believer at all in the Bible. I was referring to the story of the origin of the word "Jubilee."
    I enjoyed your interpretation of the tune, by the way. Thanks.
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    Robert Johnson's mother, describing blues musicians:
    "I never did have no trouble with him until he got big enough to be round with bigger boys and off from home. Then he used to follow all these harp blowers, mandoleen (sic) and guitar players."
    Lomax, Alan, The Land where The Blues Began, NY: Pantheon, 1993, p.14.

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    Apologies, Dave. I meant your interpretation to the tune. I realize that "tm" was responding to your OP.
    Robert Johnson's mother, describing blues musicians:
    "I never did have no trouble with him until he got big enough to be round with bigger boys and off from home. Then he used to follow all these harp blowers, mandoleen (sic) and guitar players."
    Lomax, Alan, The Land where The Blues Began, NY: Pantheon, 1993, p.14.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ranald View Post
    Apologies, Dave. I meant your interpretation to the tune. I realize that "tm" was responding to your OP.
    Thanks! That's actually what I figured.

    D.H.

    PS: Too late , I found perhaps the finest verses of all...

    Love it is a killing thing,
    Beauty is a blossom,
    If you want your finger bit,
    Poke it at a possum.

    I'm gonna get some sticks and stones,
    Build my chimney higher,
    So when that old tom cat comes by,
    He won't put out my fire
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    A good song , singing and tune spoiled by that awful percussion.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Hanson View Post
    A good song , singing and tune spoiled by that awful percussion.

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