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

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.

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

An original tune

An original tune

From the playing of Virginia fiddler Dudley Spangler (1885-1981), the association with Angeline the Baker is strong, but who knows which came first...

Key of G and played on a newly crafted 11" walnut open back

From the vocals of Doc Watson

fiddle and Banjo

Fiddle and Banjo

Fiddle and banjo

fiddle and banjo

fiddle and banjo

This version of Cold Frosty Morning is from Melvin Wine, WV fiddler, learned from his father. It's different and "happier" than the other two more commonly known tunes with this title.

Melvin Wine learned this tune from his father. Banjo - aEAC#E

From the playing of the late Christian Wig and the collections of old tunes by William Hamblen. Blacksmiths are near and dear to me, as my son is one.