The inspiration for this tune comes from Old Time music -- a genre of American music that predates Bluegrass. Much of its repertoire is vocal only, because people who wrote these tunes couldn't afford instruments, and a fiddle player was valuable because they could make you dance. Speaking of fiddles, Goldmine Blues features Christine Wu who wrote, arranged, played, and recorded the violins and celli.
Goldmine Blues: In Dublin Town
1842
My blood was born
Ready for you
Perfect sunrise
Early '86
A score and two days
You were my fix
And I don't own the ocean
And I don't own these rocks
The riches inside me
Never need locks
Thoughts of your smile
That run in my mind
Are priceless treasure
And a goldmine
And I don't own this rain storm
And no warmth I can feel
But I've got some riches
That no one can steal
Cause thoughts of your voice
That run in my mind
Are priceless treasure
They are a gold mine
I'm not too smart
I'm not too dumb
I'll care for you are
And whom you'll become
Credits:
Words and Music by Nico Audy-Rowland Personnel:
Nico: Vocals, Danelectro Baritone, Fender Telecaster Deluxe, Dean Banjo
Martha: Vocals
Christine Wu: Violin, cello
Clayton Scoble: Yamaha Acoustic, Yamaha PSS-570 Keyboard, AIr organ
Ted Atkatz: Concert drum
Steve Scully: Drums
