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Child Child by Erik Darling
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fave it Traditional Folk | Folk Pop
14 tracks | 44 minutes
Released Nov 2006
on Wind River
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:41 Sunshine Baby lyrics BUY MP3 02:41 Sunshine Baby lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:41 Sunshine Baby
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:09 With a Fie Fie (old Ben Johnson) lyrics BUY MP3 02:09 With a Fie Fie (old Ben Johnson) lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:09 With a Fie Fie (old Ben Johnson)
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:10 Jay Gould's Daughter lyrics BUY MP3 03:10 Jay Gould's Daughter lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:10 Jay Gould's Daughter
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:35 Child, Child lyrics BUY MP3 04:35 Child, Child lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:35 Child, Child
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:29 A Place in the Hills lyrics BUY MP3 03:29 A Place in the Hills lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:29 A Place in the Hills
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:13 Black Snake Shakies lyrics BUY MP3 04:13 Black Snake Shakies lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:13 Black Snake Shakies
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:54 Far Through the Memory Shines the Happy Hour lyrics BUY MP3 02:54 Far Through the Memory Shines the Happy Hour lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:54 Far Through the Memory Shines the Happy Hour
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:33 Walk Right in Blues lyrics BUY MP3 03:33 Walk Right in Blues lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:33 Walk Right in Blues
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:51 It Doesn't Matter At All If It Rains On Me lyrics BUY MP3 02:51 It Doesn't Matter At All If It Rains On Me lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:51 It Doesn't Matter At All If It Rains On Me
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:25 Cotton-eyed Joe lyrics BUY MP3 02:25 Cotton-eyed Joe lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:25 Cotton-eyed Joe
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:22 Sail Away Odyssey lyrics BUY MP3 03:22 Sail Away Odyssey lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:22 Sail Away Odyssey
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:32 God Knows She Ain't No Angel lyrics BUY MP3 03:32 God Knows She Ain't No Angel lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:32 God Knows She Ain't No Angel
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:51 Tradewinds lyrics BUY MP3 02:51 Tradewinds lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:51 Tradewinds
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:52 The Banana Boat Song lyrics BUY MP3 02:52 The Banana Boat Song lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:52 The Banana Boat Song
Contemporary renditions of traditional folk songs and newer compositions in a folk style
Editorial review
Erik Darling's pleasant voice, sparkling banjo, deft 12-string acoustic guitar skills, and his unerring ability to supplement traditional material with like-minded originals has made him a sort of behind-the-scenes innovator on the folk scene for decades. A former member of the Tarriers (for whom he provided his version of "The Banana Boat Song," otherwise known as "Day-O"), the Rooftop Singers (his rearrangement of Gus Cannon's "Walk Right In" was a huge hit for them in the early '60s), and the Weavers (he was Pete Seeger's replacement), Darling has a stripped-down, melodic approach to folk that gives everything he touches a contemporary feel without stripping away the roots that lie just beneath the surface. Child, Child is all Darling (he does everything here, aside from a little added percussion) and includes a delightful mix of traditional pieces with key originals. He reprises "Walk Right In" and "The Banana Boat Song" here and turns in a fine version of the folk piece "Jay Gould's Daughter," which features some wonderful acoustic guitar. Two originals written with his frequent collaborator Pat Street, the title tune and "It Doesn't Matter at All if It Rains on Me" (reprised from his previous album, Possible Dream), show intricate melodies delivered with deceptive ease, and recall early Simon & Garfunkel, although it is more likely they learned these tricks from Darling rather than the other way around. At first listen, this collection seems rather unassuming, but repeated plays reveal a subtle melodic genius at work, and Darling fans won't be disappointed. ~ Steve Leggett, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
An original member of The Tarriers and The Rooftop Singer and Pete Seeger's replacement in The Weavers, Erik is a leading figure in the American Folk community and an inspiration to many on account of his musical versatility and unique arrangements.