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Tracy Newman
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In 1965, I did 6 episodes on a series for children called "What's New" on WNET, in New York. A woman named Joan Sheppard was teaching video at Brooklyn College. She saw me singing and playing guitar at a New York bar/restaurant called Tobo's, and asked me if I wanted to do a PBS show about folk songs for children. I did! These videos are all from that show. I wrote the intros and chose the songs. I had to memorize each 30 minute show as well as camera cues, and perform each show without mistakes or stopping! Joan didn't want to have any edits, for some reason. It was a lot of pressure, but I learned more about performing from doing these shows than anything I did afterwards. I really learned to keep going -- the show must go on. Joan was a wonderful director. I'm so glad I have these tapes now and that the quality of them is so good. Thank you for watching and letting me know how you feel about them. I've actually gotten responses from people who remember seeing the show back then!
"Mama, I Know You Ain't Santa"
My friend Lynne Stewart and I wrote this for all the single moms out there. It's from the POV of the young daughter. Her mom has dressed up like Santa mostly for her two year old son. Here are the lyrics:
Mama, I know you ain’t Santa
Santa don’t have a figure like you
And his eyes aren’t red from cryin’
And he don’t stand just under five-two
Mama, that pillow is slippin’
And your pretty blond hair’s showing through
And ain’t that the necklace I made you?
And I bet Santa don’t have the flu
It’s a clear Christmas sky in Atlanta
Millions of stars bright as can be
Mama, I know you ain’t Santa
I’ve seen him up close;
I’ve sat on his knee
But Billy don’t know you ain’t Santa
How could he, he’s only two
Billy don’t remember daddy
But, Mama, you and I do
Thanks for the skirt you made over
And thanks for dying it red
And Billy sure loves that puppy
We’ll never get him to bed
There’s a clear Christmas sky in Atlanta
Millions of stars twinkling bright
Mama, I know you ain’t Santa
But I promise I’ll always remember this night
Now, let me play Santa for Billy
You go upstairs and take a rest
‘
Cause you make one lousy Santa
But as a mama for Billy and me --
you are the best
Words and Music by Lynne Stewart/Tracy Newman
KABEAUTY MUSIC (BMI)
Mama, I know you ain’t Santa
Santa don’t have a figure like you
And his eyes aren’t red from cryin’
And he don’t stand just under five-two
Mama, that pillow is slippin’
And your pretty blond hair’s showing through
And ain’t that the necklace I made you?
And I bet Santa don’t have the flu
It’s a clear Christmas sky in Atlanta
Millions of stars bright as can be
Mama, I know you ain’t Santa
I’ve seen him up close;
I’ve sat on his knee
But Billy don’t know you ain’t Santa
How could he, he’s only two
Billy don’t remember daddy
But, Mama, you and I do
Thanks for the skirt you made over
And thanks for dying it red
And Billy sure loves that puppy
We’ll never get him to bed
There’s a clear Christmas sky in Atlanta
Millions of stars twinkling bright
Mama, I know you ain’t Santa
But I promise I’ll always remember this night
Now, let me play Santa for Billy
You go upstairs and take a rest
‘
Cause you make one lousy Santa
But as a mama for Billy and me --
you are the best
Words and Music by Lynne Stewart/Tracy Newman
KABEAUTY MUSIC (BMI)
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Відео
Tracy McCabes 26FEb2023 Before I Die v4 1
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This is from a show called "In the Big Round" I did with some friends at McCabe's Guitar Shop in Santa Monica, CA, on Feb 26, 2023. What a fun night! Other players: Art Podell, John Zipperer, Craig Lincoln, Severin Browne, Melinda Gibson and Ken Holme. Some of us are doing this again at McCabe's on Sunday, Nov 5, 2023 at 7pm, if you live nearby!
4 1 Saturday Night (Everybody Loves Saturday Night)
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From Tracy's episodes on "Whats New" in 1965 on WNET (PBS show)
Tracy Newman sings "One Way Road," a song written by Bobby Kimmel
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Bobby Kimmel wrote this song in the early 70s, I think. He recorded it with a group from McCabe's Guitar Shop in Santa Monica, CA, with a group called The Floating House Band. I first heard it back then. It has stayed with me. It's easy to play and sing, and it's one of my favorite spiritual songs. (I apologize for stumbling on a line in the second verse. Here it is - "... and so as I wander th...
Tracy Newman at McCabe's Guitar Shop on Sunday, Nov 24, 2019.
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This is my first show at McCabe's without my band, The Reinforcements. I had fun, but I missed the harmonies and the support of my former band mates. I performed original songs from my CDs - I Just See You, A Place in the Sun and Sing With Me. I also sang some songs I haven't released yet, like "Ella" and "What Do You Do When You Don't Got Nothin'", and I did one song by another writer - "My Fr...
"I Just See You" by Tracy Newman
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I'm singing this on Nov 26, 2019, at Vicki Abelson's Women Who Write. I did several songs that day. (The other one I've posted is called "Mama, I Know You Ain't Santa.") If you love this, look up the video we did for this song a few years back. Here: ua-cam.com/video/2nuarOOtaV8/v-deo.html
"Mama I Know You Ain't Santa" sung by Tracy Newman
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The song was written by Lynne Stewart and me, Tracy Newman. I'm singing it at Vicki Abelson's Women Who Write, on Nov 26, 2019. In the first verse, you'll notice someone helping me with a lyric... that's Lynne, even though you can't see her. I recorded this song in 2007 and it's on my first CD "A Place in the Sun." Merry Christmas everyone!
Takoyaki
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I taped this at the Japanese Cultural Center on July 13, 2019. They sold 6 pieces for $7.00. I didn't actually try one because I don't love octopus, but these guys were fun to watch.
"Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream" sung by Tracy Newman
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This song was written by Ed McCurdy. Tracy Newman is the artist here. She was part of a 1965 PBS series called "What's New" for children. There is also a recent video (2019) done by Kabil, with Tracy's video as the sound track. You can see it here: ua-cam.com/video/zsjwUSezUG0/v-deo.html
"I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly"
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A nonsense song. From my 1965 "What's New" series on WNET.
What's That I Hear - Tracy Newman singing Phil Och's song
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"What's That I Hear" or "Freedom Song" written by Phil Ochs. This video is from a 1965 PBS series called "What's New" for children. The singer is Tracy Newman.
Paper Of Pins
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This is a traditional folk song... that means we don't know who wrote it or exactly when, so we can use it and not pay anyone! Yay! Another song from one of my 1965 PBS episodes on the series called "What's New" for children. Enjoy.
I Ride an Old Paint (traditional)
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An old cowboy song from my 1965 episodes about folk music on the PBS series, What's New for children. There are some words and phrases in this song you might want to look up: throw the hoolihan, feed in the coolies, water in the draw, ride an old dan, the fiery and snuffy, an old paint, etc.
"Ah Si Mon Moine" - sung by Tracy Newman
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This is a traditional French folk song. Another video from my 1965 PBS shows, as part of the What's New series for children. Forgive the occasional mispronunciations.
"Rock Island Line" sung by Tracy Newman
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"Rock Island Line" sung by Tracy Newman
"This Land is Your Land" by Woody Guthrie
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"This Land is Your Land" by Woody Guthrie
Fred Rubin - singing his song, My Friends Are All Dropping Like Flies
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Fred Rubin - singing his song, My Friends Are All Dropping Like Flies
"One For The Money" written by Travis Edmonson
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"One For The Money" written by Travis Edmonson
"Butternut Hill" sung by Tracy Newman
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"Butternut Hill" sung by Tracy Newman
"Ana Pana Dodech" - performed by Tracy Newman
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"Ana Pana Dodech" - performed by Tracy Newman
"Fra Le Rose" - performed by Tracy Newman
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"Fra Le Rose" - performed by Tracy Newman
"What's That I Hear?" or Freedom Song, written by Phil Ochs, performed by Tracy Newman?
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"What's That I Hear?" or Freedom Song, written by Phil Ochs, performed by Tracy Newman?
"The Water is Wide" performed by Tracy Newman
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"The Water is Wide" performed by Tracy Newman
"When I First Came to This Land" sung by Tracy Newman on WNET show, "What's New" in 1965
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"When I First Came to This Land" sung by Tracy Newman on WNET show, "What's New" in 1965
"Kevin Barry" on WNET in 1965 by Tracy Newman
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"Kevin Barry" on WNET in 1965 by Tracy Newman
"The Ship Titanic" written by Ernest Stoneman in 1924, sung by Tracy Newman in 1965
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"The Ship Titanic" written by Ernest Stoneman in 1924, sung by Tracy Newman in 1965
"Big Rock Candy Mountain" (Tracy Newman on "What's New" 1965)
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"Big Rock Candy Mountain" (Tracy Newman on "What's New" 1965)
A horse called lame.
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Thank you for watching, Andi!
@@tracynewman3256 Das Lied ist einfach nur schön.
@@andikarkalake3750 Ich stimme zu!
Not enough emotion
I barely understood the song back then. Good call, Keelin.
My favorite version for sure, the arrangement fits the lyrics perfectly and what a lovely voice.
Thank you so much, Lucas!
Блин, а я, дурак, думал, что это девайс.
I’m going to to marry Ms Tracy Newman next generation
Dear Tracy Newman ❤ I Am God ✝️ SUPERB- Thank You 🍀 and Thanks to Ed McCurdy ❤ Love from God Jhorna 💫
in the big rock Candy Mountain all the cops have wooden legs .., The Bulldogs all have rubber teeth and the hens lay soft boiled eggs
That's how I learned it, but this show was for kids and there were so many versions out there, so I did this one.
Country Joe McDonald's 1969 version was playing in my head this morning and then I stumbled into this. I just found who you are thanks to wiki! Very nice!
2024, still watching, amazing!
Wow. That voice is so beautiful Peaceful and majestic
Love this
I love ms Tracy Newman she is the best
Unquestionably this song must be Woody Guthrie's masterpiece.!
I don't even know how I got here...our jam band stand-up bass player also plays the Kazoo at the same time.
Quite possibly thee best version of this song I have ever heard! If you had made an album of these folk songs back then I bet it would have went gold or even platinum! Woody wrote so many great songs! I named one of my Cats after him!
Wow! Dan, thank you so much.
Excellent job with this timeless classic! Your `Whats New` PBS series of folk songs should be in the library of congress !
Thank you, Dan!
Absolutely agree! ❤
@@TJ-jr1ix Me too!
I'm in tears 🥹❤
The good news... the song ain't about hunt deer... but rather a "dear"!
Big hit by Des and Dawn. Anyone remember them and their soirees? I was surprised to see D&D still performing not that many years ago, continuing to give pleasure to later generations. Dawn recently passed.
She was so cute and had such a lovely style. It's heartbreaking to know that sure turned out to be such a big liberal.
The original Waaaaaait a minute... Kid.
LOL!
Great cover Tracy...love it. ♥🌹
She has a very beautiful voice that deserves respect ❤
Your voice is just so beautiful
Thank you! And thank you for watching!
Well, that definitely convinced me to buy one.
Hi Tracy 👋 I must ask you. Do you have Swedish ancestors or how did you learn swedish? I heard you said "Där satt den" when you finished your excellent performance. I was so surprised so I had to replay to know I got it correct. And yes, I did. I got a kazoo when I was a kid. Lost it many years ago or if I played it until it broke. I loved it. I'm 67 now so many years have passed. Maybe I should get myself a new kazoo.
Thank you, Kajsa! I said "I love that," at the end of the song. I don't speak Swedish and don't think I have Swedish ancestors, but... maybe I do! Pick up a new kazoo! This is just the right time to get back to it!
My dad used to sing this to me when i was very young...i'm sure he learned it from a Burl Ives record...one of my favorite cowboy songs
Congrats. You just made the all time worst rendition of this song!
my favourite version of kevin barry🫶🫶 such a wonderful voice :)
Love your work, thanks
Thanks!
Bonjour chouette vidéo.Nous avons aussi fait un morceau avec mon personnage de Kazooman .Bonne écoute!!!ua-cam.com/video/yf6bY-JySRQ/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
Folks played this in my crib , I think .?
True story: i´m a big fan of "Better Call Saul". There is a scene with the song Big Rock Candy Moutain. So, i look for this song to know more about it and i found a video of you, playing this song in 1965 !!! The rest is history. i´m just amazed. Feeling so happy now.
Wow. This soothes the soul.
Thanks, Moon Unit!
Tracy I was just watching your videos… again!!! You still hanging in there gal? All the best, your loyal fan :) love from out in the world 35 yr old hippie hoppie
Still hanging in. Just did McCabe's in February. That video is up on my channel. Thanks for being a fan!!!
@@tracynewman3256nice!!! How great to hear from you! My fav is your older black and white video rendition of cripple creek, can’t find another cover to match that sweet melody in your tune :) a timeless classic
@@claystorage As I think I mention in the explanation of the Cripple Creek video, Doug Dillard taught that version to me. The Dillards were regular's on the Andy Griffith show at the time, and they considered adding a girl banjo player - sadly, I never got to actually do the audition. But I really learned how to play the song well, for that time. He also taught me the song "Hard, Ain't it Hard" which I finger-picked. Those are the only two songs I ever learned on the banjo. Again, thanks for your interest.
This is my JAM 4yrs pre moonlanding
Your version of this song is so perfect. Do you think you can upload it to spotify? There is a very small amount of your songs on the app I am not sure if its actually your account
Thank you, Matthew. The songs of mine on Spotify that I know about are from either my 3 CDs for kids under the name Tracy Newman, or my 3 CDs for grown-ups under the name Tracy Newman and the Reinforcements. I never actually recorded Big Rock Candy Mountain, I'm sorry to say. I really should have done a CD of old favorite folk songs, but never did. Yet.
This was just super cute! 🫶🏼
Lyrics anyone?
Just Google "The Keeper Would a Hunting Go" and you'll easily find them. Thanks for watching!
I remember this song but with somewhat different lyrics...I found the Doris day version, but it's also missing some of what I grew up with...does anyone know of any other versions?
Carrickfergus. A Bhí Bean Uasal (a Celtic version), and others. Very nice.
I just discovered this channel! (And I've never heard these lyrics before.)
The guitar looks like a combination of a steel 6-string with a classical machine head and without a pick guard. I guess that the brand was not supposed to be shown for advertising reasons.
Ah Woodie, one of music's all-too-overlooked OG punks lol
Sounds a bit like Peter Tevis Version..I like to know wich kind of Patterns you play with your right Hand? Love your Version so much!
How come every time I hear this song it has different lyrics?
good 素敵な歌です
as much brightness as those wnet shows in 65. you might not reach hundred of thousands, but the people you do reach are deeply affected by your art <3
Tracy, I met you at a Music in the Mountains weekend, you played this and I was blown away. Thank you for giving me my very favorite song!