Molly and Tenbrooks
Bill Monroe
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Run O Molly run, run O Molly run Tenbrooks gonna beat you to the bright shinin' sun. To the bright shinin' sun O Lord to the bright shinin' sun Tenbrooks was a big bay horse he wore that shaggy mane He run all around Memphis he beat the Memphis train Beat the Memphis train O Lord beat the Memphis train See that train a-comin' it's comin' round the curve See old Tenbrooks runnin' he's strainin' every nerve Strainin' every nerve O Lord strainin' every nerve Tenbrooks said to Molly what makes your head so red? Runnin' in the hot sun puts fever in my head Fever in my head O Lord fever in my head Molly said to Tenbrooks you're lookin' mighty squirrel Tenbrooks said to Molly I'm a-leavin' this old world Leavin' this old world O Lord leavin' this old world Out in California where Molly done as she pleased Come back to old Kentucky got beat with all ease Beat with all ease O Lord beat with all ease The women all a-laughin' the child'n all a cryin' The men all a-hollerin' old Tenbrooks a-flyin' Old Tenbrooks a-flyin' O Lord old Tenbrooks a-flyin' Kyper Kyper you're not A-ridin' right Molly's beatin' old Tenbrooks clear out sight Clear out of sight O Lord clear out of sight Kyper Kyper Kyper my son Give old Tenbrooks the bridle let old Tenbrooks run Let old Tenbrooks run O Lord let old Tenbrooks run Go and catch old Tenbrooks and hitch him in the shade We're gonna bury old Molly in a coffin ready made Coffin ready made O Lord coffin ready made
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Written by: BILL MONROE
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Molly and Tenbrooks," also known as "The Racehorse Song," is categorized under the genre of Bluegrass music, a subcategory of country music. It's a prime example of Bill Monroe's classic work.
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About the SongwriterThe song was written and performed by Bill Monroe, who is often referred to as the "Father of Bluegrass."
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Released DateBill Monroe released the song in 1947, marking one of his earliest hits after forming his band "Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys."
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Original StoryThe song is a musical narration of a horse race between two famous 19th-century racehorses, Molly McCarty and Ten Broeck, and is believed to be based on a real-life event.
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PopularityThe song has been covered by various artists such as "The Stanley Brothers," "Tony Rice," and "Sam Bush."
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Historical SignificanceThe song is considered a major influence on the development of the bluegrass genre.
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Critical AcclaimThrough "Molly and Tenbrooks," Bill Monroe was praised for his fast-tempo mandolin playing and high-pitched vocals, which have become defining characteristics of the bluegrass genre.
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Authorship DisputesWhile Bill Monroe is often credited as the writer of "Molly and Tenbrooks," the origins of the song are disputed. Some believe the song has roots in traditional American folk music and that Monroe only popularized it.
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SoundThis song is a prime example of the "high, lonesome sound" often associated with bluegrass music – a term coined by Monroe himself.
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Iconic SongDue to its wide acceptance and influence among other country and bluegrass musicians, "Molly and Tenbrooks" is considered a standard in the bluegrass genre.
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