"Seeing Nellie Home" was an original American song written by Patrick S. Gilmore the 'Greatest American Bandleader'. first published in the 1850s under the name "When I Saw Sweet Nellie Home." It was composed and arranged by John Fletcher. Frances Kyle is said to have written the lyrics. In subsequent versions of this song, the lyrics have been changed somewhat. Sometimes the song has been referred to as "Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party." A

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song, "Mother, I Am Going," was sung to the tune of "Seeing Nellie Home."

Performances and other versions

Bing Crosby Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby Jr. (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer, musician and actor. The first multimedia star, he was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century worldwide. He was a ...

included the song in a medley on his album ''

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'' (1959) * '' Live in Japan'', 1969,

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* "Old Likker in a New Jug", 2004,

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* " Galax, Virginia Old Time Fiddlers Convention", 1964, Billy Edwards * "Meet Me Down on Main Street", 1957, Mellomen Barber Shop Quartet * "Memories of the Lucky U Ranch", 2002,

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* "Bluegrass Instrumentals", 1962,

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* "Four and a Half", 2009, The New North Carolina Ramblers * "Reno and Smiley", 1959-1963,

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and

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* An unreleased recording of this song by

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exist

* '' The Johnny Cash Show (TV series), The Johnny Cash Show'' of 25 March 1970 featured Cash with the

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and the

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singing this song * "The Waltons"- Season 4, Episode 22, 2/12/76, the entire cast singing this song at the end of the show * "The Andy Griffith Show" - Season 1, Episode 22, 1961; Season 2, Episode 27, 1962 * Bare Bones as "Seeing Nellie Home (Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party) 2013.

References

{{reflist American folk songs 1850s songs Sons of the Pioneers songs