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Introduction
“Revival – Cotton Fields” by the Campbell Brothers is more than just a track; it’s a rich, evocative tale woven through melody and rhythm. Imagine the deep, resonant tones of the steel guitar meeting the soulful echoes of gospel. That’s the magic the Campbell Brothers bring to this classic tune.
Originally written by the legendary Lead Belly and later popularized by icons like Johnny Cash and Creedence Clearwater Revival, “Cotton Fields” has a storied past. But in the hands of the Campbell Brothers, it transforms into something deeply spiritual and electrifying. Their rendition breathes new life into the song, making it feel both timeless and fresh.
Listening to “Revival – Cotton Fields,” you’re taken on a journey through history. You can almost see the sprawling cotton fields and feel the weight of the stories they hold. The song captures the essence of a time when music was a vital thread in the fabric of daily life, a source of comfort and hope amidst hardship. The Campbell Brothers’ performance is heartfelt and raw, each note and lyric filled with genuine emotion and reverence.
The steel guitar sings with a poignant clarity, its notes weaving through the air like a prayer. The vocals are powerful, grounded in the rich tradition of gospel, yet soaring with an intensity that grabs hold of your soul. It’s this blend of old and new, of tradition and innovation, that makes “Revival – Cotton Fields” such a compelling listen.
This song isn’t just about revisiting the past; it’s about celebrating resilience and finding joy even in the hardest of times. The Campbell Brothers remind us that music has the power to heal and uplift, to connect us to our roots while inspiring us to move forward. “Revival – Cotton Fields” is a testament to the enduring spirit of music and its ability to transcend time and place.
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Lyrics
When I was a little bitty baby
My mama done rock me in the cradle
In them old cotton fields back home
It was back in Louisiana
Just about a mile from Texarkana
In them old cotton fields back home
Let me tell you now well got me in a fix
I caught a nail in my tire doing lickitey splits
I had to walk a long long way to town
Came upon a nice old man well he had a hat on
Wait a minute mister can you give me some directions
I gonna want to be right off for home
Don’t care if them cotton balls get rotten
When I got you baby, who needs cotton
In them old cotton fields back home
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Brother only one thing more that’s gonna warm you
A summer’s day out in California
It’s gonna be those cotton fields back home
It was back in Louisiana
Just about a mile from Texarkana
Give me them cotton fields
(It was back in Louisiana)
Let me hear it for the cotton fields
(Just about a mile from Texarkana)
You know that there’s just no place like home
Well boy it sure feels good to breathe the air back home
You shoulda seen their faces when they seen how I grown
In them old cotton fields back home