Ed McCurdy was born in 1919 in Willow Hill, Pennsylvania. His professional … Read Full Bio ↴Ed McCurdy was born in 1919 in Willow Hill, Pennsylvania. His professional career started in 1937 as a Gospel singer over station SVKY in Oklahoma City, and he has since of worked as a niteclub and theatre performer (including a short stint in burlesque) and as a radio announcer.

In 1946, McCurdy began singing folksongs over the Canadian Broad casting Corporation radio system. In 1952, he began writing and performing for children's program's in radio and television, continuing to utilize folkmusic at every opportunity. Since late 1954, he has been living in New York City, and has appeared frequently in Televisions broadcasts for both adults and children originating from that city.

McCurdy is accompanied on second guitar, and banjo, by ERIK DARLING, an Upstate New Yorker who has been working out of New York City in recent years. Mr. Darling has made numerous recordings as a banjoist and singer, both as a solo performer and as an accompanist. He has performed extensively in concerts, and on television and radio, including several years on Oscar Brand's "Folksong Festival" over station WNYC. His most recent musical adventure has been performing as all integral part of an exciting new folksong trio, "The Tarriers", in whose success his instrumental and vocal talents have played an important role.

McCurdy died March 23, 2000

Roving Gambler
Ed McCurdy Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Roving Gambler' by these artists:

Billie Joe I am a roving gambler I gambled all around Whenever I…
Billie Joe Armstrong + Norah Jones I am a roving gambler I gambled all around Whenever I…
Billie Joe Armstrong / Norah Jones I am a roving gambler I gambled all around Whenever I…
Bob Dylan I am a rovin' gambler, I've gambled all around Wherever I…
Burl Ives Burl Ives - Roving Gambler I am a roving gambler I've gambl…
Hank Thompson I am a roving gambler I've gambled all around Whenever I…
Marty Robbins Well, I am a roving gambler I've gambled all around Whenever…
Norah Jones & Billie Joe I am a roving gambler I gambled all around Whenever I…
Peter Case Traditional I am a roving gambler, I've gambled down in t…

Ramblin' Jack Elliott I'm a roving gambler, And I gamble down in town. Whenever…
Simon & Garfunkel I am a roving gambler I've gambled down in town Wherever I…
Tex Ritter I am a roving gambler Gamble all around Whenever I need a…
The Everly Brothers I am a roving gambler, I've gambled down in town Whenever…

We have lyrics for these tracks by Ed McCurdy:

A Pleasant Ballad When we kiss my heart on fire Burning with a strange…
Barbara Allen Oh, in the merry month of May The green buds they…
Jesse James Jesse James was a lad that killed many a man He…
Last night I had the strangest dream Last night I had the strangest dream I ever dreamed before …
Mr. Rabbit Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit Your head is mighty gray Yes, bless G…
One Man Went To Mow One man, two men, come to mow the meadow. Three men,…
Pleasant Ballad When we kiss my heart on fire Burning with a strange…
S-M-I-L-E Oh it isn't any trouble just to S-M-I-L-E It isn't any…

Simple Gifts This the gift to be simple, this the gift to…

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