Long Black Veil: A Lefty Frizzell Cover #americana #countrymusic #sirhick #music #musiclovers

Long Black Veil* is a song I learned playing on weekends with Uncle Jim. It has been covered by many iconic artists, including **The Band**, **Johnny Cash**, **Lefty Frizzell**, **The Chieftains**, **Dave Edmunds**, **The Kingston Trio**, **Marty Stuart**, **The Everly Brothers**, and even **Elvis Presley**. Each artist has put their own spin on this haunting ballad, making it a timeless classic across genres.

My dad used to tell me a story from when he was in high school about seeing **Lefty Frizzell** in the 50s, who originally recorded the song. Lefty was too drunk to perform that night, but he still hung out with Dad, wearing his leather jacket and telling all kinds of stories. That moment has always stuck with me and adds another layer of meaning to this song every time I play it.

For me, it’s one of those songs that always hits home, blending deep emotion with that traditional country sound I love so much. Playing it brings back a lot of memories and reminds me of those great times with Uncle Jim.

Looking forward to hearing what you think of my version! ????

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