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Katie Cruel

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We fell in love with Karen Dalton's version of Katie Cruel, and first started performing this with Hilary singing. Sam took the song and played a whole different version of it one day with him singing, and it blew our minds. That is what ended up on the album.

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When I first came to town
They called me the roving jewel
Now they've changed their tune
And they call me Katie Cruel

Well I’m walking through the woods
Across the boggy mire
Goin down the road
'Til I come to my heart's desire

If I was where I would be
Then I'd be where I am not
Here I am where I must be
Where I would be, I am not

When I first came to town
They bought me drinks aplenty
Now they've changed their minds
And hand me the bottles empty

If I was where I would be
Then I'd be where I am not
Here I am where I must be
Where I would be, I am not

When I first came to town
They called me the roving jewel
Now they've changed their tune
And they call me Katie Cruel

If I was where I would be
Then I'd be where I am not
Here I am where I must be
Where I would be, I am not

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from The Wild Goats, released January 1, 2021

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The Wild Goats Brooklyn, New York

The Wild Goats play upbeat rhythmic interpretations of traditional Americana material and original songs. The quartet draws upon old-time, bluegrass, and classic country from a different era, to present a truly unique show with energy, joy, and virtuosity.
Hilary Hawke (banjo), Brian Geltner (drums/percussion), Jesse Lenat (guitar) and Sam Kulik (Tuba, trombone),
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