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This is an old hobo tune, from back in the early 1900's when 'hobo' was a somewhat respectable term for the traveling gig worker. There are a lot of variations of this tune, some much darker than others. This is a version made famous by Harry McClintock, but historians agree that he almost certainly didn't write the original lyrics. It's thought that the song was pieced together and shared by folks who traveled from town to town and sang songs to keep the sadness down.
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released April 18, 2020
Harry McClintock and all the traveling hobos
supported by 13 fans who also own “Big Rock Candy Mountain”
An intimate look at a brilliant album, it puts an even greater focus on the wonderful lyrics and basic melodies. Interestingly, I now have a new favorite song on the album. PDD
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Title track was the first I'd ever heard of Jeff's work and it struck me like a ten-ton hammer.
Was a perfect fit for the small-town college I was attending at the time, not far from train tracks itself.
Every time I hear this, I can see the amber light of the street lamps and think about a few walks I made around campus in the dead of night.
Still haven't grabbed hold of the life I've been given as firmly as I ought to, but this song soothes my regret...and the chorus reminds me.... moonandstar8765