How Low Can You Swing

Carry me back to ole Virginny ~ Swing low -- ha, ha -- sweet chariot

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Paul Callus

Date: 2/11/2019 10:25:00 AM

A much enjoyed monoku, Gershon. Incidentally, this negro spiritual song was adapted by the English rugby players! Like Charles I am also tempted to look it up on you tube :) Regards // paul

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/11/2019 6:47:00 PM

--by the English rugby players! Never would have guessed. Thanks for the education, Paul. :) gw

Charles Messina

Date: 2/11/2019 9:00:00 AM

I love that song, If you get a chance listen to Eric Clapton's version, one of my faves. Great little write, Gershon. Now I must go play that song..lol Charlie

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/11/2019 6:47:00 PM

Clapton, it is. He's an old favorite of mine too. Thanks, Charlie! :) gw

Noel Flater

Date: 2/10/2019 10:08:00 AM

sign of the times,

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/10/2019 3:41:00 PM

Thanks, Noel. Appreciated! ~ Gershon