John McEuen (born in Oakland, CA, on 19 December 1945 ) is an American folk… Read Full Bio ↴John McEuen (born in Oakland, CA, on 19 December 1945 ) is an American folk musician and a founding member of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, headlined by Jimmy Ibbitson.

In 1986, after twenty years with the Dirt Band, McEuen departed to pursue a solo career. From 1991–1997, he released four albums for Vanguard Records. He composed music for movies and television and he appeared as a guest on albums with several artists including five albums with Michael Martin Murphey. He returned to the Dirt Band in 2001, departing the band once again in late 2017.

Recently, he has also been playing smaller venues with his son, Nathan McEuen.

Cripple Creek
John McEuen Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Cripple Creek' by these artists:

Bill & Mary Reid I got a gal at the head of the creek Goin…
Billy Connolly Well I married a wife in the month of June, Married…
Buffy (Buffy Sainte-Marie) Hey, I got a girl at the head of the…
Buffy Sainte-Marie Hey, I got a girl at the head of the…
Buffy Sainte‐Marie Hey, I got a girl at the head of the…
Cous I pulled out my lighter and a dirty cigarette I thought…
Mark Lanegan A cripple on his deathbed In a daydream did ride All past…
Rising Appalachia Goin up to cripple creek Goin on a run Going up to…
The Band When I get off of this mountain You know where I…

The Monkees Well I married a wife in the month of June, Married…
Various Artists A cripple on his deathbed In a daydream did ride All past…

We have lyrics for these tracks by John McEuen:

Before You Accuse Me Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself Before you…
Dogs Are In the Woods The dogs are in the woods And the huntin's lookin' good A…
I Am a Pilgrim I am a pilgrim and a stranger Traveling through this wearis…
Mr. Bojangles I knew a man Bojangles And he danced for you In worn…

Sheik of Araby "I'm the Sheik of Araby, Your love belongs to me. At…

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