Paul Clayton (born Paul Clayton Worthington; March 3, 1931 – March 30, 1967… Read Full Bio ↴Paul Clayton (born Paul Clayton Worthington; March 3, 1931 – March 30, 1967) was an American folksinger and folklorist who was prominent in the folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s.
A graduate of the University of Virginia, where he earned a master's degree in Folklore, Clayton specialized in traditional music, primarily New England sea shanties and ballads as well as Appalachian songs. He became interested in the first of these as a youngster and began playing guitar as a teen. While attending college, he expanded his interests to include the music of Virginia and the surrounding states. Within a short time after leaving college, he began recording. His first releases were for a small specialty record company, but in 1956 he joined Folkways Records, the day's leading folk music label. He recorded six solo albums for Folkways from 1956 to 1958, issued albums for a few specialty labels, moved to another prominent folk label, Elektra Records, for two albums in 1958–59, and collaborated with artists such as Jean Ritchie and Dave Van Ronk on other releases. He made his last recording in 1965.
As much a scholar as a musician, Clayton began collecting songs at a young age in his hometown of New Bedford, Massachusetts. At the university, he studied under a professor who was a leading folklorist. Soon he was combing the hills and valleys of Virginia and surrounding states for songs that formed the region's musical heritage. In making field recordings, he "discovered" Etta Baker and Hobart Smith, homespun musicians who have come to be regarded as all-time greats.
Clayton became a prominent figure in the Greenwich Village folk scene in New York City during the early 1960s. He was close with artists such as Dave Van Ronk and Liam Clancy and was also a mentor and friend of Bob Dylan during the first years of Dylan's career. A song Clayton wrote was allegedly "borrowed" by Dylan in 1962 as the basis for one of his most famous tunes, "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right". The resulting lawsuits by their record companies were settled out of court, and the two remained friends for several years afterwards.
Clayton was beset with personal problems in his mid-30s, including frustrations with his career, doubts arising from his homosexuality, manic depression, drug abuse, and a related arrest. He committed suicide in 1967.
A graduate of the University of Virginia, where he earned a master's degree in Folklore, Clayton specialized in traditional music, primarily New England sea shanties and ballads as well as Appalachian songs. He became interested in the first of these as a youngster and began playing guitar as a teen. While attending college, he expanded his interests to include the music of Virginia and the surrounding states. Within a short time after leaving college, he began recording. His first releases were for a small specialty record company, but in 1956 he joined Folkways Records, the day's leading folk music label. He recorded six solo albums for Folkways from 1956 to 1958, issued albums for a few specialty labels, moved to another prominent folk label, Elektra Records, for two albums in 1958–59, and collaborated with artists such as Jean Ritchie and Dave Van Ronk on other releases. He made his last recording in 1965.
As much a scholar as a musician, Clayton began collecting songs at a young age in his hometown of New Bedford, Massachusetts. At the university, he studied under a professor who was a leading folklorist. Soon he was combing the hills and valleys of Virginia and surrounding states for songs that formed the region's musical heritage. In making field recordings, he "discovered" Etta Baker and Hobart Smith, homespun musicians who have come to be regarded as all-time greats.
Clayton became a prominent figure in the Greenwich Village folk scene in New York City during the early 1960s. He was close with artists such as Dave Van Ronk and Liam Clancy and was also a mentor and friend of Bob Dylan during the first years of Dylan's career. A song Clayton wrote was allegedly "borrowed" by Dylan in 1962 as the basis for one of his most famous tunes, "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right". The resulting lawsuits by their record companies were settled out of court, and the two remained friends for several years afterwards.
Clayton was beset with personal problems in his mid-30s, including frustrations with his career, doubts arising from his homosexuality, manic depression, drug abuse, and a related arrest. He committed suicide in 1967.
Santy Anna
Paul Clayton Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Santy Anna' by these artists:
A L Lloyd & Chorus Oh, Santiana gained the day Hooray Santiano Oh,…
A.L. Lloyd Oh, Santiana gained the day Hooray Santiano Oh,…
A.L. Lloyd And Ewan MacColl Oh, Santiana gained the day Hooray Santiano Oh,…
Burl Ives Oh have you heard the latest news: Chorus: Heave away, Santy…
The Men of the Robert Shaw Chorale All along the plains of Mexico Oh Santy Anna won the…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Paul Clayton:
Last Cigarette Oh hear Odin to town hot and dusty To that bar…
Love For Love One man come in the name of love, One man come…
Spanish Ladies Farewell and adieu to you, Spanish ladies, Farewell and adie…
The Maid Of Amsterdam The Maid of Amsterdam Traditional - Lyrics as sung by Paul…
The Mermaid Im eshkachech Yerushalayim Tishkach yemini Tid'bak leshoni l…
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Victor Carrera
The song actually references the Battle of Buena Vista ("La Angostura"), which was technically a draw, with the Mexicans capturing several US battle flags after a fierce day of battle, and Taylor forced into a defensive position. Santa Anna, however, withdrew overnight, leaving Taylor in command of the field - tactically the victor. However, Taylor's army was so battered that he had to withdraw to Saltillo, never to take the offensive again. So strategically it was, in fact, a Mexican victory.
John Ryerson
Sang this version of this song in high school.
Jez's Acoustic Guitar Songbook
Thank you for uploading this. His voice reminds me of Cisco Houston's. I'm ashamed to say that despite being a life-long folk music fan, I've not come across Paul Clayton's music until recently. He doesn't seem to be well known here in the UK, but I'll spread the word!
proseone1
love Paul Clayton, his sea shanties and especially santy anna are some if my faves were both from New Bedford Massachusetts what was once the whaling capital of the world
TheRunner75
I've got "Santiano" by the Highwaymen dated 1960 on my channel. However this version here is awesome.
hultonclint
And so goes the urban legends of the Internet...
This name doesn't matter.
The reason that the song is historically inaccurate is because the English (who supported Santianna and were the ones who started this song) sang the outcome that they wanted rather then what occurred. Kind of a thumbing their nose at the United States. I always thought it was kind of funny since I knew how inaccurate it was from the get go but I wonder how many Englishmen didn't actually realize how inaccurate it was.