Seems like all the version differ somewhat in lyrical content -- Jon W.
while have to chime in on that one. I grew up with the Osbornes version,
but I like the Louvins, too.
On a tangentially related note (East TN murder ballads): has anyone ever
heard of a song called "She Sleeps Beneath The Norris Dam," recorded by the
Cope Bros.? Or is my banjo playing buddy just pulling my leg?
Shane take notice: this should be your area of expertise!
Rob Russell
Johnson City, TN
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> From: Geff King <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: passenger side <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: Austin city Limits/ Knoxville Girl
> Date: Monday, February 15, 1999 8:47 PM
>
> On Mon, 15 Feb 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote re:
> > In a message dated 2/15/99 4:50:52 PM Central Standard Time,
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> >
> > << 2) Is there a version of "Knoxville Girl" which would be considered
> > "definitive?" If so, who? If not, who are the candidates? >>
> >
> > I would vote for the Louvins' version.
>
> With Jim and Jesse's version a close second.
> Did the Wilburn Brothers do this too?
>
> --
> Geff King * [EMAIL PROTECTED] * http://www2.ari.net/gking/
> "Don't let me catch you laughin' when the jukebox cries"
> - Kinky Friedman, "Sold American"
>
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