A “Shady Grove”/”Matty Groves” Mashup: Another Sunday Morning Tune (no. 211)

“Shadygrove” is an old Appalachian song that has become a standard among bluegrass players. “Matty Groves” is from an 18th century English ballad that Richard Thompson set to the tune of “Shady Grove” for Fairport Convention’s Leif and Leige album. The two songs are otherwise not connected. Both songs have been recorded by many, many players.

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