Doc Watson - Little Omie Wise (Official Visualizer)

[@JJ-rw8ql]

Who knew such somber could be so beautiful.

[@michaelbarclay1280]

legend

[@Lunaso69]

reminds me exactly of my grandpa singing

[@ChristopherPaulBacon-m2l]

Same

[@Joseph-lx5js]

he was your grandpa 👍🏻

[@steveabel5998]

Nice

[@thoreau283]

Banks of the Pontchartrain

[@elliottcrews4997]

And according to court records John Lewis was never convicted of the crime. But he only lived a few more years, so I guess there is some justice. Also we always visualize "little Omie" as being young and led astray by an older John Lewis when it may be, some question here, that she was older with one or two out of wedlock children already and Lewis was possibly in his teens at the time. This might explain the difficulty in getting a conviction.

[@ArthurB26]

He could also be innocent, just a thought lol

[@elliottcrews4997]

@@ArthurB26 Chances are slim that he was innocent but sure it’s possible. He had motive and opportunity. He was seen in the area, and escaped after being charged. The only thing lacking was an eye witness and that is probably what prevented a guilty verdict.

[@ArthurB26]

@@elliottcrews4997 I honestly didn't even know it was based on a true story until now. I alwys presume innocence without overwhelming evidence so I'll have to look into the case. Thanks for the info.

[@elliottcrews4997]

@@ArthurB26 The most accurate book is a recent one called, Naomi "Omie" Wise: Her Life, Death, and Legend by Hal and Eleanor Pugh. A great read.

[@thenaiveofficial2670]

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[@christiandawkins8063]

This song is very old, to youngins. Its fresh to the OG woke. The word "Woke" used to mean something.

[@annikarasmussen6616]

I'm trans and woke. I've always liked this song and lots of old country and folk songs. Our communities are stronger when we love our neighbors

[@ArthurB26]

​@@annikarasmussen6616 We'd probably disagree on 99% of things but glad we can all agree this is amazing storytelling lol

[@chonch_burger]

You can't tell me this song didn't influence solitude from black sabbath.

[@vanimal2121]

They must have used the same tune to construct the song. Crazy I love both those songs but I never realized it until you wrote that.

[@chonch_burger]

​@vanimal2121 influences weren't spoken about often back in the day, but there's so many coincidences it's hard to ignore.

[@timofeytimofeev5596]

Wow, that's depressing

[@nercolord3512]

Damn good song tho

[@timofeytimofeev5596]

@@nercolord3512, I agree