[dcab-l] "Love Song Lullaby" to my son Woody

Bluegrassers:

 

This song was recorded at my home by John Vengrouskie from SoundScenes while fiddler Dan Cassidy was home on a visit from Iceland.

 

Personnel include only 2 musicians:

 

  Dan Cassidy   Fiddle

  Ed Schaeffer  Vocals, 87 Herringbone, stand-up Bass

 

 

Years ago I came across a cassette tape of Dry Branch Fire Squad; it had a lullaby written by Ron Thomason entitled “Dak’s Song”. It was so lovely and heart-felt, I added it to my repertoire, and sang it to my son each and every night for years. (Woody is now 29).

 

At some point, Ron was teaching a guitar picking session at Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival, and I asked him if his son’s name was “Dak”.  He nodded “Yes”, but he had completely forgotten the song!  (Imagine that!).

 

I mentioned singing it for my son, and asked him if I could change the name to “Woody’s Song”, to which he generously agreed; he energetically responded: “You can have any of my music you wish!”  (Now there is a great artistic response!)

 

And so, here is a “love song lullaby” to Woody.  To listen, just click the URL below:

 

http://rattlesnakehill.org/Web_Music/edsmusic.html

 

As always, turn UP and try headphones!

 

Ed