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"Old Rivers" is a country music song written by Cliff Crofford which tells the story of a man recalling a childhood friendship with an elderly farmer. The song was most famously recorded as a recitation by actor and recording artist Walter Brennan .
Dec 29, 2023 · The Story of Old Rivers. The song tells the story of an old, hardworking man named Old Rivers. He lived a simple life in a one-room shack, just like the narrator’s family. Old Rivers had a deep bond with his one mule, Midnight, with whom he endlessly plowed the fields. The narrator recalls how he used to follow Old Rivers, breaking up clods ...
Sep 19, 2020 · Unforgettable Walter Brennan and His Classic Tale, “Old Rivers”. by. Arden Lambert. Updated. September 19, 2020. Share 0. Tweet 0. In 1962, “Old Rivers” was recorded as a recitation by actor and recording artist Walter Brennan, prominently featuring The Johnny Mann Singers as the backing choir over Brennan’s recitation on the refrain ...
"Old Rivers" is a country music song written by Cliff Crofford which tells the story of a man recalling a childhood friendship with an elderly farmer. The song was most famously recorded as a recitation by actor and recording artist Walter Brennan.
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Old Rivers Lyrics: (Words and music by Crofford) / How old was I when I first seen old Rivers? / I can't remember when he weren't around / Well, that old fellow did a heap of work / Spent his ...
