“Gold Watch and Chain (I)”

Description

Singer tells girl that he would pawn his gold watch and chain, his ring, and his heart if she would love him again. He demands that she give back the gifts he's given her, including a lock of hair and a picture, and laments her unfaithfulness

Recordings

  • Carter Family, "Gold Watch and Chain" (Victor 23821, 1933; Montgomery Ward M-7354, c. 1937)
  • New Lost City Ramblers, "Gold Watch and Chain" (on NLCR13, NLCREP2)
  • Ephraim Woodie & The Henpecked Husbands, "Last Gold Dollar" (Columbia 15564-D, 1930; rec. 1929; on LostProv1)

References

  1. DT, GOLDWTCH
  2. BI, DTgoldwt

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1929 (recording, Ephraim Woodie & The Henpecked Husbands)
Found in: US(Ap)