Another song out of The Millbillys session, Ohio is an historic piece done in an Old-Time style that tells a story of a man in the late 18th century who leaves his family and his comfortable life in the settled Eastern part of the continent, and ventures to the wilderness to make a new life in the land of Ohio that is reported to be rich with "untold game and fertile land."
Alas, things don't always work out according to plan ...
For those who may be curious about such things, I used a minor tuned Marine Band harp in 1st position on this one.
Big shout out to Pete and Ray for their contribution on this track!
credits
from Just Me and My Friend(s),
track released May 13, 2021
Written by: Charlie Barath
Vocals and Harmonica: Charlie Barath
Guitar: Sam Stuckey
Dobro: Pete Freeman
Fiddle and Mandolin: Ray Bruckman
Upright Bass: Jeff Scheller
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