The first of two delightful old-time reels in this collection, this tune was arranged with new words and a chorus by Tex Logan for Bill Monroe’s famous "Christmas Time's A-Comin'" in 1951. Fiddlin' John Carson (1868-1949) was a lifelong resident of Georgia who made hundreds of recordings through the years.
lyrics
Christmas time will soon be over
Christmas time will soon be over
Christmas time will soon be over
Then we'll join the band
Come on gals, let's go up river
Come on gals, let's go up river
Come on gals, let's go up river
Then we'll join the band
credits
from Where Will You Be Christmas Day?,
released October 12, 2004
by Fiddlin' John Carson and His Virginia Reelers
John Carson - voice and fiddle, Earl Johnson - fiddle, Moonshine Kate Carson - guitar or banjo, T. M. "Bully" Brewer - guitar or banjo.
Atlanta, October 11, 1927.
supported by 10 fans who also own “Where Will You Be Christmas Day?”
An experience that defies words. An experience that uses the medium of sound to perfection. An experience, in the best of ways, I'm not sure I want to experience again. Elias Hardt
supported by 8 fans who also own “Where Will You Be Christmas Day?”
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