|
Down In The Valley (folk Song), Down In The Valley
Down in the Valley may refer to: * "Down in the Valley" (folk song) ("Birmingham Jail"), American folk song * ''Down in the Valley'' (film), film directed by David Jacobson (2005) * ''Down in the Valley'' (opera), Kurt Weill opera (1948) * "Down in the Valley" (Solomon Burke song), rhythm and blues song (1962) * "Down in the Valley" (Squeeze song), rock single (1998) * ''Down in the Valley: Barn Aid Benefit Concert'', live album (2001) * ''Down in the Valley'' (album), album by The Handsome Family {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Down In The Valley (folk Song)
"Down in the Valley", also known as "Birmingham Jail", is a traditional American folk song. It has been recorded by many artists and is included in the ''Songs of Expanding America'' recordings in Burl Ives' six-album set ''Historical America in Song''. The verses mentioning "Birmingham Jail" refer to the Birmingham, Alabama, City Jail which was well-known in the mid-1920s, although the reference was often omitted in later versions. Guitarist Jimmie Tarlton claimed to have written the lyrics in 1925 while he was jailed in Birmingham for moonshining. It was first recorded by Tarlton and his partner Tom Darby on November 10, 1927, in Atlanta, Georgia, for Columbia Records. According to one biographer of the folk musician Lead Belly, he performed it for Texas Governor Pat Neff at the Sugarland Penitentiary in 1924. The ballad is played in the time signature. Lyrics vary, as with most folk songs. For example, sometimes the line "Hang your head over, hear the wind blow" is replace ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Down In The Valley (film)
''Down in the Valley'' is a 2005 American neo-western film starring Edward Norton, Evan Rachel Wood, David Morse and Rory Culkin. The film made its debut in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival on May 13, and made its limited theatrical release in North America on May 5, 2006. Plot In the San Fernando Valley, rebellious teenager October "Tobe" takes a walk with her younger brother, Lonnie. The next day, Tobe goes to the beach with friends, and when they stop for gasoline, they are assisted by Harlan, a young man who affects a folksy, cowboy style. Tobe invites much-older Harlan to the beach. He accepts, which results in his losing his job. At the beach, they kiss and, after returning to Harlan's house, they have sex. He takes her on a date, and the trio get something to eat. Later that night, they go on their "real" date, dancing and meeting up with Tobe's friends for another party, where Harlan takes drugs under the influence of Tobe. She returns h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Down In The Valley (opera)
''Down in the Valley'' is a folk-opera in one act by composer Kurt Weill and librettist Arnold Sundgaard, initially composed and conceived for the radio in 1945 then rewritten and produced in 1948. It uses famous American tunes to carry the story (including " Down in the Valley", "The Lonesome Dove", and "Hop Up, My Ladies") and connected by original choral music. Performance history This short opera, originally running only about 20 minutes, was conceived as the first of a series of radio operas by Olin Downes, the music critic of ''The New York Times'', and Charles McArthur, a businessman. The radio idea eventually fell through for lack of a sponsor, although Maurice Abravanel conducted an audition recording that was never broadcast. Hans Heinsheimer, the director of publications at Schirmer, approached Weill with a request for a school opera like ''Der Jasager'' for production by the opera department of Indiana University School of Music. Weill expanded and simplified ''Down ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Down In The Valley (Solomon Burke Song)
"Down in the Valley" is a 1962 R&B song written by Bert Berns and Solomon Burke and originally recorded by Solomon Burke. It was released on Atlantic as a B-side to "I'm Hanging Up My Heart For You". It was covered by Otis Redding on his album ''Otis Blue''. Burke's original version is a classic example of early country soul with booming vocals. Burke song During a recording session at Atlantic Record on April 4, 1962, Burke recorded five songs, including "I'm Hanging Up My Heart For You" (#15 R&B; #85 Pop) b/w "Down In The Valley" (#20 R&B; #71 Pop) (Atlantic 2147). For "Down in the Valley", Burke borrowed from a traditional folk song " Down in the Valley", that was written as early as 1800, and sung by The Andrews Sisters in the 1944 film '' Moonlight and Cactus'', and by Patti Page in 1951. In August 2008 Burke told ''Mojo'' magazine: Burke recalled: "I put my own feelings and words to it, and was lucky enough by the grace of God to capture the song, when it was in P.D. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Down In The Valley (Squeeze Song)
"Down in the Valley" is a song by Squeeze, released as a single on Glenn Tilbrook's independent Quixotic Records in 1998. It was written and recorded for Charlton Athletic, and was not included on the band's album from the same year, ''Domino''. For this single only, the official Squeeze line-up was simply the duo of Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford Christopher Henry Difford (born 4 November 1954) is an English singer, musician, songwriter and record producer. He is a founding member and songwriter of the rock group Squeeze. Musical career Born in Greenwich, London, Difford has written ly .... Track listing # "Down in the Valley" (4:23) # "Down in the Valley (crowd mix)" (3:47) # "Down in the Valley (jug band version)" (3:08) # "Down in the Valley (instrumental mix)" (4:26) External linksSqueeze discography at Squeezenet Squeeze (band) songs 1998 singles Songs written by Glenn Tilbrook Songs written by Chris Difford 1998 songs {{1990s-rock-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |