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Sweetwater Girl
I love the old time English type ballads,
so this is a fable for all of you to consider
with a subtle message that describes
the most important aspects of life.
The Well Runs Dry
A song that describes our current situation
in
this country and my frustration.
My
fervent hope is
that prosperity returns
very soon to all of us who struggle in life.
Jimmy Rodgers
A song dedicated to a folk hero of mine
from
the last depression era.
His music
is timeless and as true as it was back then…
Chancellorsville
As a
civil war buff,
I just wanted to write
a song that described this struggle
and
be historically accurate.
The south
had a great tradition of having very
capable leaders but of course the
victors are those best remembered.
The south early in the war did well and
that seems to be lost in our history.
If
you ever go down south, you know that
they are still discussing what happened.
General Jackson was killed by his own
men in a case of friendly fire which was
a loss of one of General Robert E. Lee’s
most capable officers and this is one
of the the civil wars greatest ironys.
Another Town
This tune is a folky tribute with a
driving style of rhythm guitar dedicated
to a lot of my friends who are single
and
touring road musicians.
It just
describes what could happen.
A musician’s
life is often bitter sweet.
Wayfaring Stranger
A instrumental rendition of a traditional
gospel tune that has one of the most
haunting melodies I have ever heard.
Lily Of The West
An English ballad that describes
what a jealous rage can do to a
relationship and it is supposedly is
a
true story.
It must be since it
rings with such anguish and sadness.
It is very much a love/murder ballad.
It Once Was My Home
A tale about a neighbor that lost his job
and took the buyout to retire, tried to
find love in China and lost a lot of
money, then moved back to California
out of desperation to regain back his
life.
He is a product of our times.
Went Down To The Sally Gardens
Sally
gardens have willow trees.
The willow
is one of natures most beautiful creations and
this instrumental is just a reflection of being
in such a beautiful place and time.
The Cowboy Waltz
An excellent fiddle tune from the old west
around mid nineteenth century that was
often
a favorite dance tune.
It is a wonderful
Instrumental tune and I hope you find
someone to trip the light fantastic with to
this melody.
Kicks Just Like A Mule
Well this tune just sort of sums up my feelings
About the State of Missouri with a bit of humor.
Rosin the Bow
A traditional fiddle tune from
the revolutionary war time period
with a very lovely melody.
Keeping Faith
On each of my collections, I try
to include an inspirational
message that is insightful,
and most times faith that
gives meaning to our lives
is the most important thing.
My father always believed
that a person who believed
in nothing really had nothing.
Bound for Ohio This tune describes the plight of our country during the past and it is a reflection of modern times and the struggle of average folks and this is dedicated to all the hard working men and families.
Pass the time of day A whimsical look at my childhood days watching trains, enjoying life’s simple pleasures before things got to complex and this goes back to a slower pace where kids had to use their imagination and loved just to be outdoors all day long.
Pat do this and pat do that A real old traditional tune from the public domain about imigrating to this country and working on the railroad in a different era where hard work was the norm and life was a real challenge to survive. A real nice Irish tune about the time of the potatoe famine in Ireland.
Santa Train A true story about the train that travels thru Appalachia each Thanksgiving bringing the poor children toys, candy and country Xmas music to the poorest of the poor & very famous country personalities have made this journey over the last sixty odd years bring Christmas cheer to the less fortunate and throwing candy and toys to the kids along the tracks. Thank you.
Got no time to turn around I penned this tune after the spring flood of 2008 when many Missouri towns were wiped out by the flood waters. It just seemed the right thing to do. A lot of folks sacrificed to help but it did little good when the walls collapsed.
Banks of the Ohio This old traditional tune just seems to fit in with the river towns and the railroad days when the tressels were built to cross the rivers, e.g. the Eads Bridge in St. Louis, Missouri that was built during the civil war days. It is a love/murder ballad about love gone wrong, anger and jealousy. It just seemed to really fit in as the next tune following “Got no time to turn around.”
The girl you favor A story about paddleboats on the river and a tragic loss of a young girls life due to being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I was traveling over the Missouri river in St. Charles down by the old railroad bridge and saw one of the old time paddle wheelers and this gave me the idea for the tune.
Down in the willow garden A child ballad which also describes love lost and what happens when emotions get the best of you and the tragic outcome. Also, this tune is known as Sally Gardens in England which is a term for willow.
Pretty fair maid in the garden A light hearted look at love that was true, devotion and a happy outcome. A maiden waits for her beloved soldier and he returns to marry her.
Harrison Brady Supposedly this is a true story about a wife that ran off with A highwayman after being very unhappy with her husband and wanting adventure and a dashing figure of a man despite the consequences of her decision. Similar in sound to Black Jack Davie.
High Germany A soldier debarks for Germany first by train then by ship to fight for Napoleon and his beloved is beside herself with grief for he never returns. Normally sung by a female vocalist, but it is such a great song I hope that you forgive my adaptation. It is very forlorn with a haunting melody.
A roving on a winter’s nite A song about faded love and a man’s desire to preserve lost memories. Undying love for a person that never married the woman that they loved so well and deeply. It is very touching and melancholy.
Gospel train A look at what happens when your life ends but you are reaching for help and god’s everlasting salvation. it describes a journey on a train to be with god and reach that heavenly place. A good ending for someone that had a tough life.
Hard times come again no more A Stephen Foster song that I dedicate to all of those who are struggling in our trying economic times and hope for better. It is also a wish that these times will disappear from our lives and good fortune and happiness will return to our beloved country. Our suffering is great but our faith is strong in a new beginning.
I thank everyone who takes the time to read these liner notes about the tunes and I hope that you enjoy them and they have meaning for you. The “Scenic Limited” cd is meant to illustrate A snapshot of life here in America both past and present. The saga of true life, passion, life and death are part of the framework of our existence during the railroad days. Please email me if you like the music or have any positive comments and I would appreciate hearing from you very much.
All originals tunes written, recorded and produced by Glenn Thomas Butterhorn and all other tunes on this cd are traditional tunes from the public domain. All music is free to the listener and feel free to download it and share it with your families and friends. Any npr stations that are interested can contact me and I will get you my two cds and any release that you may need for airplay.
All instrumentation performed by Glenn utilizing guitar, mandolin, octave mandolin, five string banjo and guitar. all vocals done by Glenn using a ribbon microphone in his home studio with Protools. All arrangements done by Glenn with all due respect to the writers.
MASTERING JAMES BOWEN SHELBURNE, VERMONT Thanks to Jim for doing such an outstanding job.
~INSTRUMENTATION ON RECORDING Various vintage acoustic instruments were played which included a 1953 0018 Martin guitar, a 1969 Gibson J45, a 1964 Gibson B25, and a 1964 Guild D50. Two mandolins used:1920 gibson white faced A3 & a 1923 A jr Gibson.Vintage german fiddles/Bausch bow were used and included a Hopf about 1860, an Old Bull ( Olle Bulle ) from the turn of the century, an irish gypsy violin from turn of century. A custom made open back banjo 5 string banjo was featured on some recordings along with Charlie’s Hoener harmonica. Thank you Charlie Lockhart for giving me your most prized possession, All of the instrumentation and vocals were done by the composer.
~RECORDING/MIXING/EDITS The recording was done in my home studio utilizing protools, rode microphones, an apex ribbon microphone, an oktava tube condenser microphone and tube preamplication. All instrumentation, all vocal tracks and overdubs were my sole creation. The recordings are a one man production and performed & recorded in O’fallon, Missouri, 2007. The recordings are copy right protected 2008. Glenn Thomas Butterhorn retains all rights and privileges of this song collection. Please feel free to contact me if you wish to use or record my material by email. MASTERING BY BOB BERZACK …….. ST. PAUL, MISSOURI ~HILSIDE MUSIC PRODUCTIONS Dedication of recording To my family first of all: Mary, Nathan, Matthew, Jacob and Jessica. Special mention to Jim James Riordan and Gerry Riordan. I miss you. To my close friends/ musical associates who lent support and their criticism. Doug Foehner, Tedd Kehr, Michael Eisenbeis, Rainier Osterloh,and Cousin Curtis Buckhannon. A special dedication to my fiddle teacher Vesta Johnson, long live traditional Missouri fiddling. Thanks Andy at Music Folk, Luke Warmwater, Mike Teppe, & Mark @ Killer Vintage. For those that are gone: Bennie Smith, Tommy Bankhead, Charlie Jobe, Charlie Lockhart, Johnnie Johnson, Tony T, and Mr. Bill Monroe. Thank you all for sharing your god given talents with us.
~EPILOGUE Thank you for taking the time to listen to my music. It was a lot of hard work to get this cd completed on a very tight dollar budget, but I have no problem with sharing the music with your friends and family. Some of these tunes have a dark and mournful side, but this life is a mixture of both good & bad times. The good ones help us to persevere during hard times and appreciate the best of life. These songs reflect a lot of what has happened in my life & come from my heart. Feedback is appreciated.
Hill Side Music Productions CONTACT INFORMATION GLENN THOMAS BUTTERHORN I WILL ANSWER ALL EMAIL
BY THE AUGUST MOON Written when I got the news that the father of bluegrass music died and this song is dedicated to all of those great hillside musicians who have passed on to everlasting glory.
SUGAR CREEK WALTZ Imagine yourself in a southern setting in the summer time at a contra dance or cotillion with beautifully adorned southern women in their finest dresses. A daydream of days gone by and lost.
TRAIL THAT NEVER ENDS (JESSE JAMES) A modest offering on the most famous outlaw in Missouri history and just cause I passed by his old home place and the Meramec caverns and his wax museum
THE LOST CAN BE FOUND A song about a teenage tragedy. A mournful story about a run away that never came back to her family. This girl committed suicide due to a love that went wrong and then she was eventually found by a tree near her home town.
JACOBS JIG Dedicated to the most lively member of my family who is my four year old grandson. Jacob loves to sing & dance. Grandpa loves Jacob always.
MINER’S LAMENT Triggered by all the sad stories about loss of life during mining accidents in the Appalachians and a tribute to all those hard working, god fearing souls that mine the coal so that we can have power. God bless you and keep you all safe from harm and keep writing those great songs.
DOWNTOWN CAIRO BLUES this is an account of my recollections of trips to Cairo, Illinois to visit my uncle’s small truck farm and hanging out and being a reckless teenage kid.
ST. LOUIS TOWN The sad story about the passing of blues music in the St. Louis area in the Soulard market area in Missouri. We miss all of those great musicians.
REDBIRD IN A TREE As an early riser who enjoys the morning time as one of the most peaceful parts of the day, I frequently heard a beautiful melody from a song bird in the trees by my house in the beautiful state of Missouri. The birds gave us the beautiful songs. I hope that this tune gives someone else pause to enjoy the simple things about us.
WASHED IT AWAY This is political satire, or is it the truth? You decide. All I know is that I have a song about my struggle in a rivertown in the state of Missouri.
OL HIGHWAY FORTY FOUR A true story about my trips down the byway to see my good friend Doug and my truck breaking down in the midst of a torrential rainstorm one day during the summer.
WALKING DOWN THE LANE Dedicated to my brother-in-law Gerry Riordan who was a wonderful guy with a big heart, a great sense of humor, a great dad, and a man who loved family get togethers and barbeque. We love you Gerry.
All photos, narrative, descriptions, album artwork and assembly by Glenn Thomas Butterhorn.
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