 Everyone has a favorite river song. "Proud Mary," by John Fogerty, "Bridge Over Troubled Water," by Paul Simon, and "Michael Row the Boat Ashore" are all classic river songs in their own rights and are also among the 55 river songs featured in Sing for the River: A Collection of River Songs (Yee-Hah! Inc., 2003, ed.) by Dorothy Lees Riddle. The guitar chords, lyrics and melodies are all included so there is no excuse to not participate while at the campfire.
Furthermore you can aid in the efforts to conserve America's rivers because portions of the proceeds from this book will be donated to American Rivers. Therefore, as encouraged by Brent N. Miller, who is featured in the book, "If you paddle silently, Many wonders you will see; Heron, otter, deer, and eagles, too. Fall in love with nature's gifts, or wit the one you're paddlin' with. There's so much you can do in a canoe."
- American Rivers, Fall 2003 issue.
 YEE-HAH! Sing for the River, A Collection of River Songs has arrived! This songbook contains 55 songs, all of which, in some way, are about rivers. The melody, lyrics and guitar chords are included, as well as a brief glossary of musical terms. You'll be singing popular hit songs and classic river favorites. Everything from traditional songs, such as Shenandoah, and Peace Like a River to Arizona folk musician Katie Lee's Muddy River and Pore Colly Raddy to Robert Hunter and Jerry Garcia's Ripple, and Brokedown Palace, to J.C. Fogerty's Proud Mary and Green River are included. Boatmen and river runners will get a chuckle from River Waltz and Half-Day Float and appreciate the haunting beauty of Santa Elena Canyon and Banks of the Guadalupe. The songs and the stories they tell are sure to please.
The pen and ink illustrations throughout the songbook, the clarity of score, and the size and layout of the book contribute to a quality product. It will fit into an "ammo" can or a guitar case. It's perfect to take on a shuttle or multi-day river trip.
You can help to protect and preserve our nation's rivers while singing. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each book is donated to American Rivers, a leading national river conservation organization.
- Boatman's Quarterly Review, Fall 2003 issue. |
