Origin: Traditional (Britain, Scotland, Ireland, Appalachia, Northeast, Midwest & South US, Canada, West Indies, first published 1613)
A very old traditional originating in Europe. It was first published in 1613 as "Little Musgrave and Lady Bernard" and is also known as "Little Musgrave". The character Little Musgrave would later become Matty Groves in the lyrics. There are many versions of this song.
Released as "Little Matty Groves" by John Jacob Niles (1941)
Released as "Matty Grove" by Doc Watson with Merle Watson, Russ Savakus (1967)
Billy's version was inspired by Doc Watson
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Origin: Traditional (Britain, Scotland, Ireland, Appalachia, Northeast, Midwest & South US, Canada, West Indies, first published 1613)
A very old traditional originating in Europe. It was first published in 1613 as "Little Musgrave and Lady Bernard" and is also known as "Little Musgrave". The character Little Musgrave would later become Matty Groves in the lyrics. There are many versions of this song.
Released as "Little Matty Groves" by John Jacob Niles (1941)
Released as "Matty Grove" by Doc Watson with Merle Watson, Russ Savakus (1967)
