Elizabeth Cotten , Shake Sugaree

[JonDMA]

this is Elizabeth on guitar with her 12 yr old granddaughter singing. This song is bliss.

[liecht]

Elizabeth Cotten is one of those exceptional individuals wich happens few times in every century.She is a great musician, a natural born one, so she deserves the most respect from all if us.Her genius will shine on forever. I salute you Elizabeth Cotten a constant source of inspiration and a healing power of mother nature.

[_Jackkv]

Beautifully written, and gorgeously sung by a voice of an angel

[raymondmassey]

Song was written as a bedtime activity by Elizabeth and her grandchildren. The vocal is by 12 year old  granddaughter Brenda Evans and recorded by Mike Seeger.

[davidkelley]

This makes your heart weep and sing at the same time!

[TheAzerbijian]

The phrase 'shake sugaree' "means having a good time and is related to throwing sugar on the floor and then dancing on it, producing a percussive sound when the feet move on the sugared floor" I don’t take it literally. The dance of life. ??? ☺️❤️🙏

[RespiratoryDrive-vyih]

The way her granddaughter says 'Lordy" just melts my heart.

[jeanmarieallard]

I'm french and as most of french people i don't understand the lyrics but every time i hear this song i feel happy and moved by the voice, and the beauty of a reslly popular song. folk song at it's best. Thank you Lady Elizabeth and her grand daughter for this too short moment of happiness and emotion.

[VintagebyMitzi]

What an angelic voice. They took everything away from us our freedom but they couldn’t take away our ability to sing make music and find happiness despite all the suffering.

[lynetteberg]

I keep coming back to this song. I wish Elizabeth could see how admired and wonderful her songs effect us. She is so gentle

[mariapiapace]

I just learned today about Elizabeth Cotten's unique guitary playing style, she's amazing!

[JustCallMe]

This song...on repeat...forever...
What a gorgeous intoxicating voice.

[ignatiusdemonseed]

what a voice. what a song. what a woman. thank you, Elizabeth!

[stephensmith]

Can't listen without involuntary tears.

[davidkelley]

Vocal heaven from a 12 year old! Vocal and guitar heaven! Thank you!!!

[latiawill]

Troop zero brought me here been listening for a few months ...can’t get enough❤️

[guitarslinger]

Man this is some soul touchin stuff..thank you Elizabeth for sharing with the world your incredible timeless gift of song....

[BillyDBunny]

So heart breaking reading about her early life, and yet here is perseverance. Unbelievable talent, what a person. I really need to quit bitching about how unlucky I am, Ha ha!

[thedeathwobblechannel]

I often wonder if the best of Africa has ended up in America when it comes to art and music. Rich or poor, or in between, it shines through.

[VintagebyMitzi]

What a beautiful melody. This songs conjure up so much emotions. To think of the time in which Elizabeth grew up in America to keep your dignity and hope despite living with such hate and division.