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Maggie's Farm?

Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by Seric Exz, Mar 12, 2001.

  1. Seric Exz Guest

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    Hm... Was listening to a cover of an old Dylan tune yesterday... (The infamous "Maggie's Farm" thingy).
    It struck me that I have no idea of what Maggie's Farm is. (I can always make an educated guess, I suppose, but I wish to *know* - Dak'kon-style)

    Could anyone fill me in on this, please; Who or what is Maggie, and what's the deal with this farm of hers?

    (*bows slightly, smiles like an idiot, and waits in anticipation for someone to share a fragment of his/her/their infinite wisdom* :) )
     
    Seric Exz, Mar 12, 2001
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    Hmmm... As far as I can tell, it's a revival of an old folk song.(alternate title: Penny's Farm)

    "Not much is known about the Bently Boys other than they were possibly from North Carolina. Even the session's producer, Frank Walker, did not remember much about them when interviewed by Mike Seeger (in Raim et. al. Anthology of American Folk Music pg. 17.) The song "Penny's Farm" has evolved over the years. Gid Tanner and the Skillet Lickers recorded it as "Tanner's Farm". Bob Dylan used the theme and adapted it into "Maggie's Farm". The song deals with the plight of the sharecropper." http://web2.si.edu/folkways/harry/anthnotes25.htm
     
    Darien Noella, Mar 12, 2001
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  3. Seric Exz Guest

    [​IMG] Quite impressive... Thanks :)
    (*takes yet another step towards enlightenment, and is practically radiant with joy*)

    "The Bently Boys", eh? Has a nice ring to it, don't ya think? (I'm getting some strong "Soggy Bottom Boys" vibes here ;) )
     
    Seric Exz, Mar 12, 2001
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  4. Wingfoot Guest

    hmmmm and i always thought it had to do with sex. i aint gonna work on maggie's farm no more.
     
    Wingfoot, Mar 12, 2001
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  5. Seric Exz Guest

    sex? really? (*scans lyrics once more*)

    "She's sixty-eight, but she says she's twenty-four" _does_ ring a bell...
    Still, I really can't see where the sex-part comes in... ( damn. got my hopes up and all :p )
    http://www.bobdylan.com/songs/maggie.html
     
    Seric Exz, Mar 13, 2001
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  6. The Amazing Ooopah Guest

    Hey, I just realised, Rage covered that song! Is that what you were listening to?

    Yea, I know, talk about ressurecting an old topic. :D
     
    The Amazing Ooopah, Apr 19, 2001
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  7. Seric Exz Guest

    Yep. That was the one... It's a cool version, yes? :)

    After listening to the Rage version, I get the distinct feeling that they're planning to take Maggie and her farm down with them (guns blazing)...
    (unlike Dylan, who seems to be more in favor of just laying himself down to die)
     
    Seric Exz, Apr 19, 2001
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