The Cuckoo - appalachian folk song

On this fourth day of July, here’s The Cuckoo from my kitchen. One of my all time favorite English turned Appalachian folk songs. In my ears & heart, this is a freedom song through & through. 🔔
This arrangement is inspired by Rising Appalachia’s version, I especially love the fiddle part, so here’s me attempting to mouth-music it :) & i added my own last verse because i felt like there was a little more to say if ya know what i mean.
I’d love to sing music like this in a band one day, with fiddles and banjos and upright bass and stuff… one day !! In the meantime, let me know your favorite appalachian folk songs, i wanna learn them.
In the spirit of true liberation, let the dove fly.

[@jasminebambury5841]

Wow.

[@Rice_Zombie]

Damn, wasn't planning on falling in love today.

[@Scp716creativecommons]

In the words of good ol Kurt, the bad Vonnegut; "so it goes", haha.

[@owlexS]

I had zero idea who this person was and I didn't expect anything special, with how saturated the Internet is with random amateurs. ... ummm, holy shit!!!!! Your comment says it all.

[@JohnnyKeatonWilson]

This is cool. Please do chase those fiddles and banjos and that upright bass. You're really good. You can reach the top of that mountain. Just keep climbing. 🕊

[@ultravioletarcher]

@@JohnnyKeatonWilson thank you for the encouragement 💐

[@jasminebambury5841]

Cant wait for More. My daughter is Vi too. You have something. Loved it♡ KZbin recommended it when i was listening to Sierra Ferrell. Very pleased it did.

[@ultravioletarcher]

@@jasminebambury5841 glad you found your way here!

[@meredithmoon]

This is one of the greatest versions of this tunes ever, and I love how it's just this person on their kitchen counter lmao. You slayed it ♡

[@ultravioletarcher]

@@meredithmoon ppreciate you :)

[@JordanMooren]

really enjoyed this!!! 😍😍👌🏻🥰

[@simonrangeley]

First discovered this music through Gillian Welch and love it. Great version. Hope to hear more from you. Thanks for posting.

[@ultravioletarcher]

I loooove gillian welch 💛

[@Travisbryson1978]

Gotta thank The Algorithm again. Beautiful

[@diondredunigan5282]

vocalized fiddle part is insanee

[@guyb7005]

Love the vibe you bring to this!

[@jubileedx]

PJ Harvey vibes. Great.

[@gricorogers3244]

Hot Damn ! I think I just witnessed the birth of a new Star ! Great song and an Appalachian witchy vibe !

[@user-nu7xx7pc1d]

amazing song, voice and playing. Greetings from Chile.

[@billbutcher3181]

Ooooooh, could listen to you all day

[@zachkauffman6399]

That made my morning. You have a fantastic vocal ability! I love your rock lobster, just hangin' out..

[@user-ls9nm9uy5s]

Mesmerizing and soulful guitar playing and singing. I dig it ! Fire up the campfire. I will split wood and you can sing and play your guitar as long as you like. From: Steven 🌻✌️

[@mikesoule1352]

Beautiful version of this old song. In my version, the cuckoo is a male. "He sucks all the pretty flowers to make his voice clear, so he only sings cuckoo in the spring of the year."

[@Matt-oy7pz]

ummm.. i think we just made a discovery… can you hear more instruments around this voice ?? ..yeah

[@AdmiringGardeningTools-dy2rz]

I too fell in love

[@whatevsimbulletproof]

I like. More please

[@jamesfandango9466]

Such an amazing voice and talent!

[@WarrenFloyd-xr2js]

Just beautiful, you and the music, Subbed 😎👍

[@futurevintage1597]

music to my ears, thanks

[@stanleytouche]

love this, imma play banjo for u in ur band one day

[@ultravioletarcher]

@@stanleytouche deal!!!

[@chriscaruso1]

Songs played in the kitchen are always interesting. Sounds very nice! 🤠

[@TheBirdBrigade]

Love it 👌👌

[@CannedCartoons]

nice

[@PabloVeyrat]

Please, go on :)

[@allisond4359]

The lilting instead of a violin comes across like a songbird, which feels very fitting. I had never heard the song before and just assumed that was how it went - you've set the bar for me now, such an enchanting interpretation!

[@ultravioletarcher]

@@allisond4359 :))) much love!

[@JohnMacFergus-oz5cp]

Wow fabulous! You are a kitchen Star!

[@Telshor]

great song!

[@nuno7997]

Great beautiful song and voice 🙏

[@jjs2082]

I know this song from Rory Gallagher's work. Your versions is really lovely. Thanks!

[@ultravioletarcher]

@@jjs2082 thanks for listening :)

[@jayrhodes3766]

Came across this after watching a Jacob Collier video. You’re a gem! I’m glad I came across this; instantly subbed.

[@ArjanLoeve]

Good job, nice song!

[@dwightmaciv4789]

Cuteness overload that lil hop tho

[@rajmathew6220]

So good

[@roberthaigh3206]

A much covered old song. I like Dave Alvin's version probably best of all. I like your version too!

[@Marthacomer-td4xh]

Enjoyed, sing more...Jeff

[@GreenFoal-Equine-HijackSDGs]

For Real. 🙏🌸❤😍👍✨✨

[@casciottisongs]

Nicely done

[@Mamlishmike]

I dig it

[@matthewwillis4892]

Nice kitchen

[@Mainedwella33]

Sounds like Suzanne Vega

[@TheFinerPoints]

❤❤

[@tobiaslagerberg8962]

Very good. I sub!

[@KentuckyRedneck13]

SWEET, Love it, and one I don't know, yet sounded familiar. If you can find the time I'd appreciate you posting the lyrics. Keep it up and see where it goes, you have a great voice and an obvious passion for music! Give us more if you have them ☺

[@tuib]

Oh the cuckoo she's a pretty bird, she sings as she flies She never gets lonesome till the first day of July. I've gambled in England, and I've gambled down in Spain. I gambled with five aces, now I've gambled my last game. Oh, it's gamblin' that's brought me prison, And it's gamblin' that's brought me pain I'll never see the cuckoo or hear her song again Jack o' diamonds, jack o' diamonds, I know you of old You robbed my poor pockets of silver and of gold. Oh the cuckoo she's a pretty bird, she sings as she flies She never gets lonesome till the first day of July.

[@KentuckyRedneck13]

@@tuib Wado oginali, much appreciated!

[@ultravioletarcher]

@@KentuckyRedneck13 appreciate the encouragement! There’s lots of different versions of the lyrics, as with many folk tunes :) - the ones i’m doing here are: Oh the cuckoo she’s a pretty bird And she warbles as she flies She never hollers cuckoo Till the 4th day of July Jack of diamonds, jack of diamonds How i know you from old You’ve robbed my poor pockets Of my silver and gold Gonna build me a log cabin On a mountain so high So i can see Whitlock As he passes by Oh the cuckoo she’s a pretty bird How i wish she was mine She never drinks whiskey She only drinks wine Oh the cuckoo she’s a pretty bird And they’ll try and cast their nets Jack of diamonds says a pretty word And they’ll try and place their bets But you can’t catch can’t catch freedom So you may as well fly too And you’ll never know what could’ve become Of the choice you let fall through.

[@KentuckyRedneck13]

@@ultravioletarcher Thank you! I love the tune, started playing it right after I watched your video, lol!

[@juniorxranger]

badass

[@HoomanthingMeetDog]

I love women

[@ultravioletarcher]

@@HoomanthingMeetDog me too

[@gregvaneekhout]

This has such a great mood and pulse. What tuning is this in?

[@ultravioletarcher]

@@gregvaneekhout thanks :) dadgad

[@gregvaneekhout]

@@ultravioletarcher Thank you!

[@diablofrench7735]

Wuts the lyrics in the last verse? 10/10 recommend to a friend

[@ultravioletarcher]

@@diablofrench7735 :) last verse is: Oh the cuckoo she’s a pretty bird And they’ll try and cast their nets Jack of diamonds says a pretty word And they’ll try and place their bets But you can’t catch can’t catch freedom So you may as well fly too And you’ll never know what could’ve become Of the choice you let fall through.

[@diablofrench7735]

@@ultravioletarcher thank you v much! Love love love it ❤️

[@beansdestroyer]

this is amazing! dang thanks for sharing. literally the best composition ive heard of this by far. Amazing guitar arrangement and beautiful singing

[@ultravioletarcher]

@@beansdestroyer thanks for the kind words ! & nice handle :D