The Carter Family - He Took A White Rose From Her Hair

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Oh Willie my darling come back
I will ever be faithful and true
Oh Willie my darling come back
I'll forever be faithful to you
I remember once that he said
He loved me better than his life
He called me his darling his wife
Then asked me to be his own bride
Oh darling he said I am sure
Your heart is made of a stone
He took a white rose from my hair
Then left me a standing alone
The next fateful day Willie was dead
He was found in the pond near the mill
Oh the clear precious waters so fair
That flows from the branch of the hills
His blue eyes were forever closed
And damp was his golden hair
And close to his pale lips was found
The white rose he took from my hair

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The Carter Family, consisting of A.P. Carter, Sara Carter, and Maybelle Carter, was a pioneering American country music group that made significant contributions to the genre in the early 20th Century. A.P. Carter, the group's founder, along with his wife Sara and her cousin Maybelle, traveled throughout rural America collecting and recording traditional folk songs.

Born Alvin Pleasant Delaney Carter in 1891 in Virginia, A.P. Carter had a deep love for music and sought to preserve the traditional songs of Appalachia. Along with his wife Sara, a talented singer and musician, and Maybelle Carter, known for her unique guitar playing style, the trio formed The Carter Family in the 1920s. Together, they recorded hundreds of songs that captured the essence of rural America and became influential in shaping the country music genre.

The Carter Family's recordings, such as "Wildwood Flower" and "Can the Circle Be Unbroken," became classics and helped popularize country music across the United States. Their tight harmonies, simple instrumentation, and heartfelt lyrics resonated with audiences and continue to inspire musicians to this day.

Despite facing personal and professional challenges, The Carter Family remained dedicated to their music and legacy. Their impact on country music is undeniable, and their contributions have solidified their place as legends in the genre. The Carter Family's influence can still be felt in the music of countless artists who have been inspired by their timeless recordings.