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The Water is Wide (Traditional)
17 December 2006
Category: Cover Arrangements
This is my own arrangement of this traditional classic I devised early 2006. In the performance (which is far from perfect), I use various advanced fingerstyle techniques including harmonics, two-hand tapping and a few tricks of my own. It is quite different than any other renditions of this song that I have encountered.
Guitar Tuning: D.A.D.G.A.D
About the Song
Though the composer and exact origin of this song are unknown, it is claimed by the English, Irish and Scottish traditions. It is thought to have been first published in 1724 under the title "O' Waly Waly" and expresses the idea that love is not always what it seems to be.
The song became known as "The Water is Wide" sometime during the 19th century when it was brought to America. It experienced a revival of popularity among folk singers of the 1960s and was also used extensively in the 1994 film "The River Wild."
The links below are to audio and video hosted on other websites. The volume level and quality will vary, so please lower your volume before navigating any of these links.
Instrumental Arrangements by Other Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitarists
- Ed Gerhard (my favorite version of all)
YouTube(external link) - Mark Hanson
YouTube(external link) - Doug Smith & Masa Sumide
YouTube Live at Guitar Parts Tour 2008 in Osaka(external link) - Bob Dylan and Joan Baez
YouTube(external link) - Joan Baez
YouTube (Older Version)(external link) | Last.fm (Newer Version, audio only(external link) - Dusty Springfield
YouTube Live(external link) - Indigo Girls, Jewel and Sarah McLachlan
YouTube Live(external link) - James Taylor
(external link) | YouTube Live(external link) - Roger McGuinn
Ibiblio.org(external link) | Ibiblio.org MP3 (direct download)(external link) - Pete Seeger
YouTube(external link) - The Seekers
YouTube(external link) - Olivia Newton-John (with Amy Sky and RyanDan)
YouTube(external link) - Barbra Streisand
YouTube(external link) - Charlotte Church
YouTube(external link) - Hayley Westenra
YouTube(external link) | YouTube Live 1(external link) | YouTube Live 2(external link) - Sheryl Crow
YouTube Live(external link) - Tommy Emmanuel and Lizzy Watkins
YouTube Live(external link) - many others...
Various Renditions with Vocals by Famous Artists
If you know of a version by a famous artist not listed here, please add a comment and provide the link. Thanks!
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