A song from an 1800's hymnal, being brought back to life, as the departed souls are promised to be in the last verse.

The tune was written by Bill Napier, the mandolin player in the Stanley Brothers' band. The musicians on the recording were Carter Stanley, guitar; Ralph Stanley, banjo; Bill Napier, mandolin; Curley Lambert, bass; Howdy Forrester, fiddle; and Benny Martin, fiddle.

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Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.

As played by WV fiddler Ellis Hall, here's a three-part tune that's been played all around by many well-known players. I'd like to hear James Bryan, but can't find his version. However, his partner, Carl Jones, plays it prettily on guitar and you can hear it on a link in this week's Tune of the Week.

Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.

A tune popular especially in Quebec, Rabbit Hop is a dance tune with some hopping heard in the B part.

Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.

An original tune