The Pittsburgh native began her career in front of the cameras at the age of nine, modeling for local and national talent agencies. It's been a steady accomplished rise ever since. At 13, she wrote a tribute to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called In My Dreams, which continues to be featured at MLK events nationwide. The summer of 2010 started out hot with her touring alongside Jason Mraz on select tour dates. Margot performed the duet Lucky with Jason in venues such as Nikon at Jones Beach in New York, Minneapolis' Xcel Energy Center (on her 21st birthday), and in her hometown. Bingham's"Complete" video is airing nationally in Club Com's network rotation, while her voice is showcased in a national Hoover Vacuum commercial. Her last release is "Live at the Hazlett", and a European roll-out of her pop inspired music has begun.
Bingham has appeared in the off-Broadway revival of Jonathan Larson's Tony Award winning Rent in New York City. She counts commercials for Geico, Nikon, and Reebok among her resume. Her face has graced the Revlon.Com website alongside the likes of Halle Barry, Olivia Wilde, and Emma Stone, as a star of their Revlon Expression Experiment. She's the voice of the documentary short "Death of a Forest", and has been featured on CBS' The Early Show, Regis Philbin's last "Live w/ Regis & Kelly", and MTV's Made. Work on the web series In Between Men garnered her a Best Breakout Performance nod at the 2011 Indie Soap Awards, and though nominated for a 2012 Independent Music Award for Best Cover Song, performing her original music remains her one true love, as evidenced by her a rave-review earning Soul Factory Presents performance at NYC's drom Nightclub. Margot regularly performs at top NYC music venues like Rockwood Music Hall (catch a live HD recording here), Webster Hall, Sofia's, and BAM/Brooklyn Academy of Music.
As of 2013, she is appearing as 'Daughter Maitland' on the Emmy Award-winning cable TV show Boardwalk Empire. Her portrayal of a sexy Onyx Club chanteuse allows her to utilize both her acting and singing skills. Two songs Bingham performs on the show, "I'm Going South" and "Somebody Loves Me," are included on the just released soundtrack, "Boardwalk Empire, Volume 2," alongside numbers by artists such as Elvis Costello, Liza Minnelli, and Patti Smith. Her image has been used extensively in the period drama's Season Four promotional campaign, which showcases her in nationally run print ads, buses, billboards, and subway signs. She walked the Red Carpet at the NYC premiere, and rubbed elbows with the likes of Sean Combs and Russell Simmons at the LA fete.
Margot has also always been known to lend a helping hand to those in need. She supports philanthropic events such as the Women Who Care's luncheon benefiting Cerebral Palsy NYC; the Georges Malaika Foundation Gala fostering empowerment in the Congo; and the Point Foundation's annual fund-raiser supporting LGBTQ youth.
She is based out of New York City
I'm Going South
Margot Bingham Lyrics
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One that I've heard before
I left my mammy's fond caress
To search the world for happiness
The things I've left behind me
Were the things I'd sought in vain
Sad and blue, weary, too
I'm going home again
Yes, sir, I'm going South
Taste the sugarcane right in my mouth
All the world is sweet away down South
Where I spend my happy days
I hear the rustlin' corn
Birds are singin' in the early morn'
In the little town where I was born
Down Alabamy' way
I just can picture Black Joe with his old banjo
I can hear him strummin' a tune
That old quartet, I can hear them yet
Singing "By the Silvery Moon"
Ain't got a thing to pack
Still, I'm headed for that little old shack
Ain't nobody gonna hold me back
I'm going South!
Yes, sir, I'm going down upon the Suwanne River
Oh, if I feel blue, and if all the world is had only 'nis and only you
Every evening when the shadows fall upon him
That's the time my lonesome pocket's loud starts comin'
Lordy save me, down old Alabamy way
I just can picture Black Joe with his old banjo
I can hear him strummin' a tune
That old quartet, I can hear them yet
Singing "By the Silvery Moon"
Ain't got a thing to pack
Still, I'm headed for that little old shack
Ain't nobody gonna hold me back
I'm going South!
The lyrics of Margot Bingham's song "I'm Going South" can be seen as an autobiographical account of the singer's journey back to her roots in the American South. The first stanza alludes to the singer's decision to leave behind the comforts of home in search of something better, only to find disappointment and heartache in her travels. The repetition of the phrase "I'm going home again" in the chorus serves as a declaration of the singer's resolve to return to the place where she feels most at peace.
The second stanza describes the singer's idyllic memories of her hometown, with the rustling corn and singing birds symbolizing the simple pleasures of country life. The mention of Black Joe and his old banjo, as well as the quartet singing "By the Silvery Moon," highlights the importance of music and community in Southern culture. The singer's excitement at the prospect of returning to her old shack is palpable in the refrain "Ain't nobody gonna hold me back, I'm going South!"
Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for a simpler time and place, while also acknowledging the hardships and challenges that come with leaving home and going out into the world.
Line by Line Meaning
It's just an old time story
This is a common tale that has been told many times before
One that I've heard before
I have heard this story previously
I left my mammy's fond caress
I departed from the loving embrace of my mother
To search the world for happiness
I set out to explore the world in pursuit of joy and contentment
The things I've left behind me
The possessions or opportunities that I abandoned
Were the things I'd sought in vain
Were the things that I had attempted to obtain unsuccessfully
Sad and blue, weary, too
I am feeling unhappy, exhausted and dejected
I'm going home again
I am returning to my place of origin
Yes, sir, I'm going South
I am traveling towards the southern region
Taste the sugarcane right in my mouth
I can almost sense the sweetness of the sugarcane in my mouth
All the world is sweet away down South
The southern region possesses a certain pleasantness not found elsewhere
Where I spend my happy days
The place where I experienced a period of happiness
I hear the rustlin' corn
I can hear the sound of corn stalks rustling in the wind
Birds are singin' in the early morn'
The birds are melodiously chirping in the early morning
In the little town where I was born
In the small settlement of my birth
Down Alabamy' way
In the southern area of Alabama
I just can picture Black Joe with his old banjo
I can vividly imagine Black Joe playing his old banjo
I can hear him strummin' a tune
I can perceive the sound of him plucking the strings of the banjo
That old quartet, I can hear them yet
I can still hear that old musical group
Singing "By the Silvery Moon"
Singing a tune entitled 'By the Silvery Moon'
Ain't got a thing to pack
I have no possessions to pack
Still, I'm headed for that little old shack
Nevertheless, I am heading to that small, old dwelling
Ain't nobody gonna hold me back
Nobody can prevent me from proceeding
I'm going South!
I am traveling towards the southern region
Yes, sir, I'm going down upon the Suwanne River
I am traveling to the Suwanne River location in southern United States'
Oh, if I feel blue, and if all the world is had only 'nis and only you
If I am experiencing sadness and loneliness, the only remedy is to be with you
Every evening when the shadows fall upon him
Every evening when darkness engulfs the surroundings
That's the time my lonesome pocket's loud starts comin'
That is the time when the sound of my lonely sighs becomes noticeable
Lordy save me, down old Alabamy way
Oh my Lord, save me whilst I am in the southern state of Alabama
Contributed by Nora N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LGibs
It's just an old time story
One that I've heard before
I left my mammy's fond caress
To search the world for happiness
The things I've left behind me
Were the things I'd sought in vain
Sad and blue, weary, too
I'm going home again
Yes, sir, I'm going South
Taste the sugarcane right in my mouth
All the world is sweet a way down South
Where I spend my happy days
I hear the rustlin' corn
Birds are singin' in the early morn'
In the little town where I was born
Down Alabamy' way
Chorus
I just can picture Black Joe with his old banjo
I can hear him strummin' a tune
That old quartet, I can hear them yet
Singing "By the Silvery Moon"
Ain't got a thing to pack
Still, I'm headed for that little old shack
Ain't nobody gonna hold me back
I'm going South!
Yes, sir, I'm going down upon the Suwanne River
Oh, if I feel blue, and if all the world is had only 'nis and only you
Every evening when the shadows fall upon him
That's the time my lonesome pocket's loud starts comin'
Lordy save me, down old Alabamy way
Chorus
I just can picture Black Joe with his old banjo
I can hear him strummin' a tune
That old quartet, I can hear them yet
Singing "By the Silvery Moon"
Ain't got a thing to pack
Still, I'm headed for that little old shack
Ain't nobody gonna hold me back
Outta my way!
I'm going South!
Whistle blows
Here we go!
Here's the train!
Drew Seaman
Here is the lyrics for this song. I couldn't understand what she sings at 1:59. Maybe someone else has better ears than me. Can anyone else help?
It's just an old time story
One that I've heard before
I left my mammy's fond caress
To search the world for happiness
The things I left behind me
Were the things I sought in vain
Sad and blue
Weary too
I'm going home again
(Yes, sir) I'm goin' South
Taste the sugar cane right in my mouth
All the world is sweeter way down South
Where I spent my happy days
I hear the rustlin' corn
Birds are singin' in the early morn
In the little town where I was born
Down Alabammy way
I just can picture Black Joe
With his old banjo
I can hear him strummin' a tune
That old quartet
I can hear them yet
Singing 'By the Silvery Moon'
Ain't got a thing to pack
Still I'm headin' for that little old shack
Ain't nobody gonna hold me back
I'm goin' South
(Yes, sir) I'm goin' down upon the Swanee river
Oh, if I feel blue and all the world is [ ... ] and only you
Every evenin' when the shadows fall upon him
That's the time my lonesome heart gets loud, starts callin' "Lordy, save me!"
Down old Alabammy way
I just can picture Black Joe
With his old banjo
I can hear him strummin' a tune
That old quartet
I can hear them yet
Singin' 'By the Silvery Moon'
Ain't got a thing to pack
Don't even own the coat that's on my back
Not a livin' soul can hold me back (outta my way!)
I'm goin' South
(Here we go! Here's the train!)
araxen
I'd pay for an entire album of Margot singing songs from this era. Her voice is so beautiful!
RustyMcNail Dunn
I totally agree!
David Miraglia
Love this show, true to its roots and no modern interference
Nathan Stagg
Cant wait to see how Al capone rises :)
BRIAN FARRELL
Boardwalk Empire is a great show and they always have a great soundtrack.
Michael Adams
I LOVE Her beautiful voice (music is spot on) for the times..and the decore every detail She is so so pretty!!!!! Plays the part EXCELLENT! I watch the show just to hear her and see her! I fell in love with the 1920s music and songs because of the way she sings them all! Thank you !
bixlives
Margot is wonderful and that's Vince Giordano and Nighthawks backing her up !
FlippyWarbear
One of my favorite songs from the upcoming Vol 2.
phredl
She's wonderful!!
LGibs
It's just an old time story
One that I've heard before
I left my mammy's fond caress
To search the world for happiness
The things I've left behind me
Were the things I'd sought in vain
Sad and blue, weary, too
I'm going home again
Yes, sir, I'm going South
Taste the sugarcane right in my mouth
All the world is sweet a way down South
Where I spend my happy days
I hear the rustlin' corn
Birds are singin' in the early morn'
In the little town where I was born
Down Alabamy' way
Chorus
I just can picture Black Joe with his old banjo
I can hear him strummin' a tune
That old quartet, I can hear them yet
Singing "By the Silvery Moon"
Ain't got a thing to pack
Still, I'm headed for that little old shack
Ain't nobody gonna hold me back
I'm going South!
Yes, sir, I'm going down upon the Suwanne River
Oh, if I feel blue, and if all the world is had only 'nis and only you
Every evening when the shadows fall upon him
That's the time my lonesome pocket's loud starts comin'
Lordy save me, down old Alabamy way
Chorus
I just can picture Black Joe with his old banjo
I can hear him strummin' a tune
That old quartet, I can hear them yet
Singing "By the Silvery Moon"
Ain't got a thing to pack
Still, I'm headed for that little old shack
Ain't nobody gonna hold me back
Outta my way!
I'm going South!
Whistle blows
Here we go!
Here's the train!