Clifton Hicks - Alabama Bound - Banjo Blues

My grandfather, Aaron Mayo Moore (1923-1990), was a migrant farm worker from Alabama. Although I never heard him sing it, I suspect he would've been familiar with this popular song.

I learned "Alabama Bound" from recordings of Henry Thomas, Lead Belly, Papa Charlie Jackson, and two young banjo students who played it for me on guitar. My instrument is an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo tuned ~ gDGBD.

I'm Alabama bound (x2)
If you want me honey gotta leave this town
Before the rooster crows

Don't you be like me (x2)
Drink the sweet black cherry and the elderberry
Let the whiskey be

I don't believe I'll go (x2)
Just to keep my self out of trouble boys
I don't believe I'll go

I'm Alabama bound (x2)
If this train don't stop and pull around
I'm Alabama bound

Don't you leave me here (x2)
Don't you leave me here woman without my
Little old pint of beer

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[CousinErn]

This is my rifle, this is my gun. This is my banjer this is for FUN!

[Chewedbacca]

This is the only guy that brings an instrument to a party, starts riffin off, and you sit down, shut up and listen.

[victorguzman]

Cliff I came across your video "Rules of Engagement" and allow me to say I am so sorry for what you and your brother's were asked to do. Brother love your music and may the healing hands of God be upon you and your family and I will keep you in my prayers for healing of your memory. Keep the faith

[meh-canics]

Nothing like a lil banjo action while having my coffee out on the deck in the morning

[austrianpainterinhiding]

They really knew how to write some relaxing and personal tunes back in the day.

[dustinjohnson]

Mr hicks I bet there is so many people that don't understand how many people you bring joy and smiles to from you healing medicine of real music you sir and Andrew are very much doctors of the medicine of music . God bless you both

[nobodynoone]

Nothing like a few hours on the porch with a tune and your thoughts.

[milemarker_oscar_mike]

When it gets tough, I remember old songs like this one, put them on repeat and they'll help carry banjo sounds fabulous man !

[ordyhorizonrivieredunord]

Bound for glory from here to Tennessee. Where the heck shall I find you between here and Tennessee. Rocky top Tennessee... ? 🗺

[andrewfancher]

Fer The Unknown Confederate Soldier . Yee yee. For The South . Salute o7

[michaelbarnett]

One of my favorites you’ve done…
It sounds like “ I’ve got a mule to ride”…

[DylanKDowd]

Thanks for the introduction to papa charles!!! New artist to listen to at work

[JDLeonard]

You really do great matching your voice and banjos. It really sounds like a bees nest full of honey when put all together. Stingers and all. 😄👍

[zachb]

Don't reckon you could sing your way out of prison with this one, but you done Leadbelly proud nonetheless.

[daveyjoweaver]

I bought a Leadbelly album many years ago with this one of my favorite songs on it. You do it so well Clifton! Kind Thanks and Many Blessings! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[Qigate]

Clifton, thank you ! I love listening to your singing and playing.

[unperson]

I enjoyed this very much. Thanks for sharing.

[Splat]

This was a mighty fine number there, Mr Hicks.

[spongebob]

I've been a subscriber of yours for a while now and was gifted a banjo for Xmas by my other half.I play a little guitar and bass but I'm gonna go bak over your vids to learn to play banjo .Keep the vids coming .All the way from Ireland 👍👍(you should also check out some of our own banjo players, Gerry O connor, Barney McKenna etc)