Clarence Ashley - Omie Wise (live) (aka Poor Naomi Wise) - 1962

Recorded at the University of Chicago in Chicago, IL in February 1962. Issued on the compilation album “Old Time Music At Clarence Ashley’s: Part 2“ (Folkways FA 2359, 1963) (back of album cover and record label list title as “Omie Wise;” booklet lists title as “Poor Omie”). Features Clarence Ashley (banjo and vocal) and Doc Watson (guitar). Song is traditional. Song first issued by Al Craver (pseudonym for Vernon Dalhart) as “Naomi Wise” (Columbia 15053-D, 1926) (composer credited to Maggie Andrews on Columbia 15053-D label; Maggie Andrews pseudonym for Carson Robison). Song issued by G. B. Grayson as “Ommie Wise” (Victor 21625, 1928). Song issued by A’nt Idy Harper and the Coon Creek Girls as “Poor Naomi Wise” (Vocalion 04354, 1938). Song issued by Shirley Collins as “Omie Wise“ on the album “Sweet England” (Argo RG 150, 1959). Song issued by Dock Boggs as “Little Omie Wise” on the album “Dock Boggs: Vol. 3” (Asch AH 3903, 1970).