Song Of The Day #119

I've had several folks ask if I had today's selection. They don't remember the artist or the title of the song, but they do remember what it is about.

The song is I'm Tying The Leaves (So They Won't Come Down). The song was written by E.S.S. Huntingdon & J. Fred Helf and was first recorded in 1907 by Byron G. Harlan. If you want the original 1907 recording you can download it for free here. In addition to the Harlan recording, I have it by Jimmy Greer & Mac O Chee Valley Boys, Kenny Roberts, Grandpa Jones and Lulu Belle & Scotty. It's the Lulu Belle & Scotty recording that Ranch Radio will offer today, and it's available on their CD Down Memory Lane With Lulu Belle and Scotty.

The song is simple, but the imagery is powerful and that's what folks remember.

If only we could just tie the leaves.