Sawing On The Strings
Alison Krauss Lyrics
Way back in the mountains
Way back in the hills
There used to live a mountianeer
They called him Fiddlin' Will
He could play most anything
And some say he could sing
But the one thing that he liked to do best
Was sawing on the strings..
So get out the fiddle
Look at ol' Will a pattin' his toe
we'll make music til the rafters ring
All that pickin' and a sawin on the string.
When the neighbors had a shindig
And they all had viddles to eat
We'd always have to wait on Will
To make the frolic complete
When he comes down from the mountain
All the gals began to sway
Sometimes he'd pick that ol' 5 string
Until the break of day.
So tune up the 5 string
Tighten up the hyde
Tell all the hill folks to get inside
All them pickin' and a sawing on the string.
So tune up the 5 string
Tighten up the hyde
Tell all the hill folks to get inside
All them pickin' and a sawing on the string...
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Alison Krauss (born July 23, 1971) is an American bluegrass-country singer, songwriter and fiddler. Signed to Rounder Records as a 14-year-old fiddler from Champaign, Illinois, she has become the most recognized face in contemporary bluegrass, a critically acclaimed artist who has brought modern sophistication to the genre while respecting its traditions. Songfacts reports that in 2011 Krauss recorded her first ever number one country album in her home country with Paper Airplane. Read Full BioAlison Krauss (born July 23, 1971) is an American bluegrass-country singer, songwriter and fiddler. Signed to Rounder Records as a 14-year-old fiddler from Champaign, Illinois, she has become the most recognized face in contemporary bluegrass, a critically acclaimed artist who has brought modern sophistication to the genre while respecting its traditions. Songfacts reports that in 2011 Krauss recorded her first ever number one country album in her home country with Paper Airplane. She has also sold upwards of 11 million records and garnered 2 Oscar nominations as well as 26 Grammy® Awards, the most for any female artist in Grammy® history.
Also impressive is Krauss's unwavering commitment to being an independent-label artist who has succeeded far beyond the scope of many major-label artists. She has circulated freely within pop, mainstream country and roots music circles, as a solo artist and with her long-time band Union Station, creating impeccably produced records that appeal to an equally wide-ranging and inquisitive audience. Krauss has continued doing things the old-fashioned way: following her heart and whatever path the music takes her on.
Also impressive is Krauss's unwavering commitment to being an independent-label artist who has succeeded far beyond the scope of many major-label artists. She has circulated freely within pop, mainstream country and roots music circles, as a solo artist and with her long-time band Union Station, creating impeccably produced records that appeal to an equally wide-ranging and inquisitive audience. Krauss has continued doing things the old-fashioned way: following her heart and whatever path the music takes her on.
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Raymond Eaton
Tony is one of the nicest, most considerate people you will ever meet. Sure wish he was out there playing again. I asked him at a show years ago if I could look at his guitar. He handed it to me and said he was going to the restroom. He turned around as he was walking away and said "If you let anything happen to my guitar I'm gonna kick your ass"". I was a complete stranger to him. What a guy to let someone he doesn't even know play that old Martin. A person that trusts like that is a very trustworthy person in their own right. He is a good guy.
John Price
That’s awesome 😂
fendertele123
Not Deceived so jealous wow
IommiFan70
I love everybodys smiles from ear to ear when Tony takes his break.
Chris McDonell
What a heavy hitting bluegrass band, pure class and professionalism
Jsqrbales
I can watch this video over and over again and be just as amazed every time. It is so gorgeously executed, each part so clean and pure - the vocal timing and accuracy is as tight as it gets... WOW!! Too bad the whole world doesn't love this stuff, it'd be a lot happier place.
OrphanAnnieTrNb90
When Alison says, "Ton-E," she sounds exactly like Tony's mom, Dorothy "lovely" Louise Rice. I used to talk with her a lot, but she's in a nursing home in North Carolina. Prayers going up for her as well as the Rice family. She asked me to never give up praying for her buys, especially Tony. A family picture she sent is posted on my wall as a reminded. Good people!
DJ Johnson
What a VOICE...clarity and expression is beyond description. Quality musicians doing what we should all do...ENJOY this music and talented individuals.
mosrite60
the twin fiddlers really are awesome. great tune by the b/g musicians.Rice well what can you say. One of the great flat-top pickers ever. Not recognized as he should be IMO
Brad sparks
Its chemical how everyone smiles when tony took his break! I did too!