This video shows Jean Ritchie singing two traditional Appalachian songs to Pete Seeger in 1966, either side of a discussion about Appalachian dulcimers and ballad singing. I added full color to the video with DeOldify, then wrote the lyrics and commentary.

0:00 "Shady Grove" (Roud 4456)
1:31 Conversation about Appalachian dulcimers
3:34 Conversation about ballad singing
4:29 "Jackero" (Roud 268)

Here are some other traditional recordings of "Shady Grove":
   • Clarence Ashley - Shady Grove  
   • Shady Grove  
https://maxhunter.missouristate.edu/s...

Here are some other traditional recordings of "Jackero":
   • Jack He Went a-Sailing (Roud 268) - M...  
   • Jack Mulroe (Roud 268) - Thomas Moran  
https://www.tobarandualchais.co.uk/tr...

Here is Jean's sister Edna singing "Jackero":
   • Jackaro  

Clarification: Joan Baez released her cover version before this TV performance, however she probably heard an earlier recorded version sung by Jean Ritchie or read Cecil Sharp's transcription of the Ritchie version.


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