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Little Sadie
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Choose a **free download** when you join The Rosinators' mailing list Tradtional song first recorded by Clarence (Tom) Ashley in 1930 and covered by Dylan on his 'Self Portrait' album in 1970.
acoustic blues country gospel cajun bluegrass country roots
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Bluegrass, Cajun, folk and country roots
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Song Info
Genre
Country • Americana
Charts
#418 in subgenre Peak #1
Charts
Peak #3
Author
trad arr. The Rosinators
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trad.arr The Rosinators (PDC Music)
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November 13, 2007
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MP3 3.3 MB • 192 kbps • 3:38
Story behind the song
Traditional appalachian murder ballad, first recorded
by Clarence (Tom) Ashley in 1930, which tells the
story of Lee Brown from North Carolina.

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Little Sadie lyrics and song history
Lyrics
Little Sadie trad.arr The Rosinators Went out last night for to make a little round I met Little Sadie and I blowed her down Went back home and I got into bed Forty-four smokeless under my head Woke up next mornin' bout a half past nine The hacks and the buggies all standing in line Gents and the gamblers all standing around Taking Little Sadie to her burying ground And I got to thinkin' what a deed I done, I grabbed my hat and away I run. Made a good run, but a little too slow, They overtook me in Jericho. I's a standing on the corner reading the bill When up stepped the sheriff from Thomasville, Said, "Young man, ain't your name Brown? Remember that night you blowed Sadie down." I said "Yes Sir, my name is Lee, I murdered little Sadie in the first degree, First degree and second degree, If you got any papers, won't you read 'em to me?" They took me downtown and dressed me in black Put me on a train and they sent me back Crammed me back into the Thomasville Jail Got no money for to go my bail The judge and the jury they took their stand The judge held the papers in his right hand Forty-one days, forty-one nights Forty-one years to wear the ball and stripes Forty-one years to wear the ball and stripes see Little Sadie lyrics and song history
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Strummergurl
Apr 28, 2010
Wow you guys play and sing so wonderful!! Can honestly say I have never heard this song before, and don't think I need to, this version rocks! Awesome musicianship, lovely how the banjo rings out in the tune, great fiddle and harmonies.....5 stars isn't enuff, but what's a girl to do?! ;)
yvie
Mar 18, 2009
Hi Really like Little Sadie, have added it to my station and will now listen to the rest of your music too. Sounds brilliant. Best wishes Yvie
The Naughty Step
Feb 14, 2009
Never actually heard this song before - I like a song of love and death and this is an excellent example of the genre.
Rosie Clare
Jun 28, 2008
Little Sadie is a great tune! Makes you want to join in the song with you. Love the vocals!! Rosie Clare
Mack Jones
Apr 25, 2008
Really great version of Little Sadie. Your harmonies are spot on, Banjo and fiddle are complementing each very well, and the song comes together with traditional ambiance mixed with innovative energy. Mack Jones
Frankfurt Dialog Company
Mar 29, 2008
Overwhelming vocals. You guys are great! Love this song. You rarely find a musical quality like yours here or anywhere else! Thank you for sharing!
JDALEMAN
Feb 28, 2008
This is really nice Tune .. a touch of Blue Grass, Imma listening for that Harmonica, but it okay.. cause I think this tune is really cool like this.. Got that jug going and imma blowing with ya.. heheee..My foot tapping to every beat, and that fiddle is awesome!!! All is fine ~! I can even see Grandma dancing!! LOL:) gotta put this on my station~!