Etta Baker plus bird song

Subject: Etta Baker plus bird song
From: jeepman (inactive)
Date: 15 Mar 01 - 07:41 PM

I have a tape of a tape of a cd of Etta Baker playing the Carolina Breakdown.. At about the 25 second mark, a bird, (sounds like a Carolina Wren) sings in the background. It comes and goes for at least 90 seconds.

This is really neat and I wonder if any Catters have heard this. Jeepman

Subject: RE: BS: Etta Baker plus bird song
From: Wendy_
Date: 15 Mar 01 - 11:54 PM

Yes, I have. It's on her "Railroad Bill" cd. According to the cd notes, the bird is a finch. The song was recorded in 1995.

The packaging makes much of this bird - there is a picture of a finch on the cd and inside the jewel case.

Wendy

Subject: RE: BS: Etta Baker plus bird song
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 16 Mar 01 - 01:01 AM

It's a great CD. Etta is terrific for beginners to learn from because she plays so cleanly.

Rick

Subject: RE: BS: Etta Baker plus bird song
From: Dani
Date: 16 Mar 01 - 08:53 AM

I'm missing her playing nearby this weekend. Have y'all seen her PERFORM? She's older than my grandmother, but she's HOT. It's a treat you should not miss. Get up close so you can watch her feet when she dances WHILE she plays that guitar.

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: Etta Baker plus bird song
From: jeepman (inactive)
Date: 16 Mar 01 - 10:09 AM

Thanks to everyone. Does anyone know where it was recorded? Jim

Subject: RE: BS: Etta Baker plus bird song
From: Wendy_
Date: 16 Mar 01 - 10:53 AM

At her home, in North Carolina. Carolina Breakdown was recorded in her living room. The bird flew in an open window.

Subject: RE: BS: Etta Baker plus bird song
From: jeepman (inactive)
Date: 16 Mar 01 - 01:54 PM

Thanks. She lives close to my home. I should call her for permission to visit. Jim

Subject: RE: BS: Etta Baker plus bird song
From: Wendy_
Date: 17 Mar 01 - 02:12 AM

Let us know how it goes.