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The Swan On The River
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Not originalyl a Blues song, Maybe written by Bob Dylan in the early 60's , though defintely he performed it.
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Folk Blues FOlk rock Love songs, topical songs, Political themes, Protest Music
YOu will find a wide range of ideas here, everything from 9/11 to love songs to the environment. You may like what you are going to hear here. This I hope is mostly good songwriting stuff.
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Genre
Blues • Cover Songs
Charts
#243 in subgenre Peak #1
Charts
Peak #75
Author
Traditonal / Bob dylan
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October 25, 2010
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MP3 2.8 MB • 128 kbps • 3:04
Story behind the song
All bad things pass.
Lyrics
Capo 4th fret (sounding key E major) C C7 Tenderly William kissed his wife. F D7/f# Then he opened her head with a butcher's knife. C G Am F And the swan on the river went gliding by. C G C the swan on the river went gliding by. G Lady Margaret's pillow was wet with tears. Nobody's been on it in twenty years. And the swan on the river goes gliding by. The swan on the river goes gliding by. Little Billy Brown will shake with fright. He's got a new daddy and mommy every night. And the swan on the river goes laughing by. The swan on the river goes laughing by. "I've got a sad surprise" the doctor said. "A twenty-pound baby without any head." The swan on the river went lookin'
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Rick Gross
Mar 02, 2012
Coool, reminds me of the kind of Warren Zevon type of song. Great feeling Bro!!
ALEXIS PATRICK
Jan 12, 2012
Roger, it's a winner. Your charisma amazes me so. Great song as always. How are you?????
Susan Curry
Jul 28, 2011
Great rendition - cool harp playing, strong vocals and guitar!!
Dr. Bob's Jazz - Benefit Boppin' Quartet - JBBQ
Mar 09, 2011
This is a wonderful song which you sing with special emotion and feelings for the listener. Also, your harp and guitar work are outstanding. YOU ARE A MAGNIFICENT MUSICIAN ROGER JOHN. Bob and the JBBQ "Guys"
ms 007
Feb 18, 2011
This reminds me of Self Portrait..maybe the harmonica? What a nice recording never the less..All Stars for this gem tx Roger. L&P Debra aka ms 007 :) x
Marc Morlock
Nov 07, 2010
What a voice & emotion Prachtig !!
Rodrica Rudge
Nov 05, 2010
Top notch vocals as always, great sounding guitars and harmonica too. Never heard this one before, so great to discover it.
Tony DeLecce
Nov 02, 2010
Hi Roger, Never heard this one before. Dylan was a brilliant songwriter lyrically speaking. You have covered this nicely. Like your harmonica. You play that well. I tried once and it was not very pretty. LOL! P.S. Just came back from the voting machine and I pressed the picture of the hand shoving it up Obamas backend. I think it might have been straight republican!
Ascenzion - Al Massey
Oct 31, 2010
Really a stellar renditon. Much emotion in your vocals. Well done Roger...Cheers
Heleana Maria
Oct 29, 2010
Hi Roger, This song is right on target as to what is happening everywhere in the world and so many are going about their business. Sad but true and very deep and well written sung and produced. Alot to think about. God Bless, Your friend, Heleana Maria
VMP (USA)
Oct 27, 2010
Awesome choice, very well presented, you should perform this one live, mind blowing lyrics, wow!
Wade Farlowe
Oct 26, 2010
Howdy RJ, I don't believe that I've ever heard that song before today, but it sure enough sounds like something Dylan would have done....mighty fine performance on your part, vocally, as well on guitar and harmonica.....Excellent!!!!! Have a super week Roger, Wade
Michael R7 GT
Oct 25, 2010
Great rendition Roger! Lots of emotion man! Great acoustic and harmonica work too!