"Wolverton Mountain"

[smstonypoint]

Those of us of a certain age and taste in music may recall the song "Wolverton Mountain."

They say don't go on Wolverton Mountain
If you're looking for a wife.
'Cause Clifton Clowers has a pretty young daughter
And he's mighty handy with a gun and a knife.

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I just learned that there is a Wolverton Mountain and there was a Clifton Clowers (although the lyrics take some liberties with the facts). Clifton Clowers : Bluegrass Today

Steve

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[WilliamBos]

Claude King, love that song.

 

[jinman]

"Her tender lips are sweeter than hoooooney!"

 

[creekbend]

That sure brought back memories.:thumbsup:

 

[Bird]

I never knew it was a real person and real place, but I sure did like the song.

 

[blueriver]

I never knew it was a real person and real place, but I sure did like the song.

Sure do like that tune ... I'm going online to find it and listen to the whole thing ...Thanks

 

[Egon]

I also liked that song.

Find myself trying to hum a fews of it from time to time.

 

[tallyho8]

I met Clifton Clowers Jr. many times. He used to hang out for coffee and socializing at Mack's Pines on Hwy 7 north of Dover. He was quite interesting to talk to.

A few years back after the scandal broke about Bill Clinton we used to tease him by asking if he was related to Gennifer Flowers and he would get a little upset and get a scowl on his face and sternly say "my name is Clowers, not Flowers".

Sadly, he passed away about 2 years ago.

 

[Ken]

At the least 1/2 of our church membership is related to Clifton Clowers. he was born 1891 and died June 05 year 2000.
A more loving quiet man with friends everywhere. would be hard to locate.
Merle Kilgore uncle was Clifton Clowers. and after writing the song sang it to Mr.Clowers who replyed There is some of that in all men.
Shortly after he died and his home was a museum of all years living on the mountain. and Sadly some one broke in and set afire . No fire dept in the area.

The road to his home still used by drivers stopping just to look.
Can see the mountain from our front porch.
ken

 

[plowindeeper]

Of a certain age I thought everyone liked it

 

[irvingj]

Wow- yep, a blast from the past!:thumbsup:

 

[ronjhall]

Enjoy Wolverton Mountian

 

[texasjohn]

well it's amazing
lots of knowledge in tractor by net

 

[TMR]

Wow...the power of the internet! Just think what specific info was developed above in less than 24 hours. Truly amazing source of information...fun read...TMR

 

[rosietheriviter]

Back then it was not country music per se. It was "Pop" ular music in the cities and in the country.

Rose

 

[tallyho8]

Enjoy Wolverton Mountian

Now you did it! I listened to this song and now I have been humming it all day. It drives me nuts when I hear a catchy tune and then can't get it out my mind. :confused2: :confused2: :confused2:

 

[Ken]

Another not to far away neighbor was Jimmy Driftwood who wrote and sang the song "The battle of New Orleans" to teach his school students history.
I always though the song "Good night Irene" was hard to get out of the mind on long driving trips.
ken

 

[smstonypoint]

Another not to far away neighbor was Jimmy Driftwood who wrote and sang the song "The battle of New Orleans"
ken

He also wrote the "Tennessee Stud." My favorite version is by Doc Watson: "Tennessee Stud" played by Doc Watson and Jack Lawrence - YouTube

Steve

 

[Bird]

Another not to far away neighbor was Jimmy Driftwood who wrote and sang the song "The battle of New Orleans" to teach his school students history.
I always though the song "Good night Irene" was hard to get out of the mind on long driving trips.
ken

I have one of Johnny Horton's albums that includes The Battle of New Orleans and North to Alaska.

 

[Egon]

Just bought a Johny Horton CD with North to Alaska on it.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

It is getting hard to find CD's nowadays.