John C. Van Orman

John C. Van Orman

Black-Eyed Mary

Story Behind The Song

A traditional song from Ireland, it was collected by Vance Randolph in the Ozarks in the 1920's.

Song Length 2:19 Genre Folk - Americana, Folk - Traditional
Tempo Medium Fast (131 - 150) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Poignant Subject Lost Love, Region
Language English Era 1920 - 1929
Lyrics Traditional; Collected by Vance Randolph Music Van Orman & Helwin
Publisher Poind Man Music Performance John C. Van Orman - Electric guitar, concertina, fiddle; Adam Helt-Baldwin - vocals, gourd banjo
Label Bandcamp

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