In the pines

Written in the 1870s, this American folk song is also sometimes called Black Girl or In The Pines. The Four Pennies had a Top 20 hit with the song in the 60s. And, of course, Nirvana did a great version of the song on MTV’s unplugged. Lead Belly made the song famous in the 1940s as did Bluegrass musician Bill Monroe - but it was first recorded on record in 1926. Other famous people who recorded the song include: The Grateful Dead, Joan Baez and Dolly Parton. Long John Baldry and Maggie Bell did a duet for