ATDTDA (7): 195-196 decoding

[Peter Petto]

I didn't remember that Dylan wrote that song. I didn't mention it 
because I saw a connection. It's just such a powerful remembrance for 
me; just the words "Cripple Creek" hit a button somewhere in the back 
of my brain, and a soundtrack plays for a few minutes.


David Casseres wrote:

>There are two songs called Cripple Creek.  One is old; I think it's 
>an Appalachian fiddle tune or play-party song, with inconsequential 
>lyrics.  The other is by Bob Dylan, recorded by The Band, a 
>shameless ripoff of the name of the older song.  Neither has 
>anything to do with Cripple Creek, Colorado.

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Peter Petto <ppetto at apk.net>
Bay Village, OH