Dink's Song
Pete Seeger
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If I had wings like Noah's dove I'd fly up the river to the one I love Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well If I met your man, who was long and tall I'd hit his body like a cannon ball Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well One of these days and it won't be long Call my name and I'll be gone Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well I remember one night, a drizzling rain Round my heart I felt an achin' pain Fare thee well, oh honey, fare thee well When I wore my apron low Couldn't keep you from my do' Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well Now I wear my apron high Scarcely ever see you passing by Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well Now my apron's up to my chin You pass my door and you won't come in Fare thee well, oh honey, fare thee well If I had listened to what my mama said I'd be at home in my mama's bed Fare thee well, oh honey, fare thee well
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Written by: TRADITIONAL, MARCUS OLIVER JOHNSTONE MUMFORD, OSCAR ISAAC, T-BONE BURNETT
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10 facts about this song
Song Origins"Dink's Song", or sometimes called "Fare Thee Well", is a traditional American folk song that was first discovered by John and Alan Lomax in Texas in 1909. The song was first heard from an African-American woman named Dink, who was singing while washing her husband's clothes in a ditch.
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Version by Pete SeegerFolk singer Pete Seeger's version of "Dink's Song" made a significant impact. Seeger was a popular figure in the mid-20th century American folk music revival, and his interpretation of the song helped popularize it among modern audiences.
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Jeff Buckley's ConnectionLate musician Jeff Buckley also covered "Dink's Song" and included it in his posthumously-released album "Live at Sin-é (Legacy Edition)" in 2003, enhancing the song's popularity to a new generation of listeners.
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Jeff Buckley's VersionBuckley's version of "Dink's Song" had a distinct style, with his soulful tenor voice presenting a deeper, more emotional version of the old folk song. Many fans regard it as one of his best performances.
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Characteristic LyricsThe lyrics of "Dink's Song" depict a sense of longing and sadness, themes which Seeger and Buckley, known for their emotive singing styles, were able to effectively convey.
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PopularityThe song, thanks to the numerous versions including those by Seeger and Buckley, is now considered a classic of the American folk repertoire and has been covered by many artists in diverse styles.
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Connection to Bob DylanInterestingly, "Dink's Song" was also one of the first songs Bob Dylan learned to play, further confirming its status as a landmark folk song.
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Musical CompositionThe song is composed in a narrative style typical of folk music, with each verse telling a part of a story and a repeating chorus providing the emotional core.
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Unreleased AlbumBuckley's version of "Dink's Song" is a part of an album that he never officially released. After his untimely death in 1997, recording studio Legacy Recordings made the decision to release the album posthumously.
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RecognitionToday, "Dink's Song" is recognized for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance by the U.S. Library of Congress as a part of the American Folklife Center's collections.
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