TINY SPARROW (Peter, Paul and Mary)
“Come All You Fair and Tender Ladies” (aka “Tiny Sparrow” or “Little Sparrow”) is an American folk music ballad, originating from the Appalachian region. It has been recorded under either of its two title variations by numerous artists, including Peter, Paul and Mary. (More from Wikipedia)
Speaking of “Blowin’ in the Wind”, several Peter, Paul and Mary albums turned up recently in the latest batch of records that I rescued from Katrina. It was there that I discovered an earlier version of one of the standout Linda Pierre King songs, “Tiny Sparrow”; the song is also known as “Little Sparrow” and “Come All You Fair and Tender Ladies”. “Tiny Sparrow” is included on PP&M’s second album Moving and is recorded in the urbane style of the folk trio. King though wrings every last bit of emotion out of the song in her performance.
(April 2012)
