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In some versions there is one individual, named Johnny Faa or Black Jack Davy, whereas in others there is one leader and his six brothers. In some versions the lady is identified as Margaret Kennedy, the wife of the Scottish Earl of Cassilis. In a typical version, the lord comes home to find his lady "gone with the gypsy laddie".
“Black Jack Davy,” was a lady killer from the deep woods hailed in song for centuries by Scottish folk singers until finding his way into the repertoires of the twentieth century folk-revivalists the New Lost City Ramblers, Bob Dylan, the Incredible String Band, Dave Alvin (of the Blasters) as well as the White Stripes and bluesman Taj Mahal.
Jul 16, 2020 · I think we last met Black Jack Davey in Bob Dylan and Cowboy Jesus (part V) and it’s no surprise that we’ve come across this song before because it is a fundamental of the English and Scottish folk song tradition upon which Bob has lavished so much interest over the years.
Feb 19, 2020 · Black Jack Davy or Gypsy Davy or Gypsy David is a traditional folk song which tells the story of a wife who leaves her husband and baby to run off with the charming and charismatic guitar player...
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Aug 28, 2016 · I’ve always loved the multitude of variations of Black Jack Davy, also known as Gypsy Davy, Gypsen Davy, The Gypsy Laddie, Raggle-Taggle Gypsy-o, and probably others. It’s always felt like the root of the root to me, if you know what I mean.
6 days ago · Almeda Riddle sang Black Jack Davey in 1964 on her Vanguard album Songs and Ballads of the Ozarks. Hedy West sang Gypsy Davy in 1967 on her Fontana LP Serves ’Em Fine. She commented in her sleeve notes: Gypsy Davy, an Anglo-American ballad, was once well known in Britain and became widespread in America.
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Written by: Traditional, arranged by Bob Dylan. Black Jack Davey come a-riden' on back, A-whistlin' loud and merry. Made the woods around him ring, And he charmed the heart of a lady, Charmed the heart of a lady. "How old are you, my pretty little miss, How old are you, my honey". She answered to him with a lovin' smile.
