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7 Comments on “Acres of Clams: Ramblin’ Jack Elliott”
Memories… Ramblin’ Jack Elliot was one of the first American folksingers I saw live in concert. He was part of one of the 2 “Folk Friends” concerts with Derroll Adams, British and German folksingers I saw in my hometown. I was still a teenager and it was a great live music experience.
Birgit,
I haven’t been as lucky to have seen him. I’ve seen some of my favorites a few times and some lesser known but wonderful folk singers, but around these parts the pickings are lean!
July 29, 2013 at 11:34 am
https://app.box.com/s/4klnq2onz76zhmg5tfdl
July 29, 2013 at 12:06 pm
A popular melody–
July 29, 2013 at 1:22 pm
Spaceman,
The melody works really well with both songs.
This is great. I went looking and found quite a bit of information about the song.The melody is also used in Down in the Willow Garden.
July 29, 2013 at 2:30 pm
The Dubliners nicked the tune for their tribute to the Irish Navy as well:
July 29, 2013 at 2:45 pm
Chris,
That melody has a long shelf life!!
July 29, 2013 at 3:08 pm
Memories… Ramblin’ Jack Elliot was one of the first American folksingers I saw live in concert. He was part of one of the 2 “Folk Friends” concerts with Derroll Adams, British and German folksingers I saw in my hometown. I was still a teenager and it was a great live music experience.
July 29, 2013 at 4:19 pm
Birgit,
I haven’t been as lucky to have seen him. I’ve seen some of my favorites a few times and some lesser known but wonderful folk singers, but around these parts the pickings are lean!