Not in Nottingham
Watkins Family Hour
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Every town Has its ups and downs Sometime ups Outnumber the downs But not in Nottingham I'm inclined to believe If we were so down We'd up and leave We'd up and fly if we had wings for flyin' Can't you see the tears we're cryin'? Can't there be some happiness for me? Not in Nottingham Every town Has its ups and downs Sometime ups Outnumber the downs But not in Nottingham I'm inclined to believe If we were so down We'd up and leave We'd up and fly if we had wings for flyin' Can't you see the tears we're cryin'? Can't there be some happiness for me? Not in Nottingham Not in Nottingham
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Written by: Roger Miller, George Bruns
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Walt Disney Music Company
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10 facts about this song
Original Song Creator"Not in Nottingham" was originally created by Roger Miller for Walt Disney's beloved film "Robin Hood" (1973).
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Idolized SingersThe members of Watkins Family Hour often idolized their parents’ record collections and the musicians whose pictures filled them. "Not in Nottingham" is an example where they remade a song originally from a children’s animated film.
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InterpretationThe musicians' interpretation of "Not in Nottingham" is innovative and unique. They managed to bring a sophisticated, adult perspective to the bittersweet song.
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Song CoversAlthough it is not the first act to cover "Not in Nottingham", the Watkins Family Hour version is considered one of the most emotionally evocative.
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Emotional Context"Not in Nottingham" is a mournful song describing hardship and oppression. Watkins Family Hour has enhanced the emotional nuances within the song.
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Album ReleaseThe song is part of the self-titled debut album of the Watkins Family Hour, which was released in 2015.
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Specific ArrangementThe arrangement in their version of the song features distinctive elements such as the prominent use of a fiddle and a slide guitar.
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Bluegrass InfluenceThe Watkins Family Hour's rendition has bluegrass influence, a musical style they've embraced in their renditions of many songs.
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Collaborative EndeavorThe Watkins Family Hour is a collaborative effort between siblings Sean and Sara Watkins. They performed the "Not in Nottingham" cover together with a live band.
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Project PurposeThe Watkins Family Hour began as a monthly residency at the Los Angeles club Largo in 2002. The project was initially started for the siblings to try out new material, but eventually evolved into performing and recording songs by artists they admired, including their rendition of "Not in Nottingham".
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