Down By The Riverside

Dave Hicks · #1 02-02-2023, 11:31 AM

Gospel tune with vocal, guitars, harmonica, tambourine and Zoom the Robodrummer.

An old spiritual, dating back to pre-Civil War times according to many sources, and first appearing in print about a hundred years ago. It has been recorded by many artists in many styles. My recording was inspired by Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s, but is not much like it. There are many versions of the lyrics, so I just picked a few verses that I liked.

D.H.

ReneAsologuitar · #2 02-02-2023, 08:53 PM

Hi Dave,
Love this tune.
I did not realize that this old spiritual is already 100 years old and counting.
Love there guitar solo, beautiful playing, indeed!!!
Your singing is so enjoyable!
Thank you.
Rene

reeve21 · #3 02-02-2023, 10:01 PM

That is good stuff, Dave, and you get a great sound on your recordings

Glennwillow · #4 02-03-2023, 11:08 AM

Fun old song, Dave! Very nice job on this!

- Glenn

Dave Hicks · #5 02-03-2023, 01:53 PM

Thanks, Rene, Bob and Glenn for listening and commenting!

I'm glad the recording came across well - my ears are kind of shot, and I'm never exactly sure what they sound like.

D.H.

Bill Noon · #6 02-03-2023, 04:55 PM

Yup...I can listen to that!

Its 'real', not someone trying to be a 'star' of sorts?
Reminds me of Dean Martin sketch in Rio Lobo I think

Dave Hicks · #7 02-04-2023, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Noon

Yup...I can listen to that!

Its 'real', not someone trying to be a 'star' of sorts?
Reminds me of Dean Martin sketch in Rio Lobo I think

Thanks for listening! I'm generally pretty realistic - which is a lot more than I can say for the drummer.

D.H.