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Evangeline Lyrics Artist(Band):The Band
(Intro) A She stands on the banks of the mighty Mississippi E Alone in the pale moonlight Waiting for a man, a riverboat gambler A Said that he'd return tonight They used to waltz on the banks of the mighty Mississippi E Loving the whole night through 'Til the riverboat gambler went off to make a killing A And bring it on back to you. D A Evangeline, Evangeline E A Curses the soul of the Mississippi Queen E A That pulled her man away. Bayou Sam, from the South Lousianne Had gambling in his veins Evangeline, from the Maritimes(*) Was slowly going insane. High on the top of Hickory Hill She stands in the lightning and thunder Down on the river the boat was a-sinking She watched that queen go under If you find some error in Evangeline Lyrics, would you please submit your corrections to me? Thank You. Review about Evangeline Levon Helm and Emmylou Harris | Reviewer: Ryan C | 6/22/2008 A true American legend | Reviewer: Joanna | 5/11/2008 It's always been gratifying to hear "Evangeline", by the Band or EmmyLou Harris (both are excellent) not just because it's a great song, but because it immortalizes one of the often overlooked folk legends that is truly American. It's a mystery why most people in this country have never even heard of the legend, nor the great American poem by Longfellow. We need more artists like the Band and Emmy Lou to help us keep these important links to our history alive. Origins | Reviewer: Tera | 2/9/2008 This song was written with thoughts of the poem "Evangeline" , and not really about the South. The poem was originally about an Acadian woman (The Band being mostly from Canada) who was separated from her French husband after the Great Expulsion. They were both forced out of Acadia and lived separate lives in the British controlled colonies. Many ended up in the south...cajuns. One of my favourites | Reviewer: Paige | 1/17/2008 I first heard this song on the "Last Waltz" disc and I haven't been able to get it out of my head since. It's truly a testament to Robertson's incredible writing ability. It's a shame that The Band doesn't get more credit for their work. This song captures the essence of the South in the early 20th century for me. It's defiantly one of my favourites. Emylou Harris | Reviewer: Joe Ronald | 10/15/2007 If you love this song and haven't seen the Last Waltz you have to get it. Its the bands last concert and Emmylou Harris sings like an angel in this song. Its amazing. Very simple and Very Good | Reviewer: Dexter Wain | 10/10/2007 I just love this song and have since I was a teenager in Woodtock, New York. Tinker steet and we lived over Markies Arkade on the green. I heard a lot of music in my life and this song hits me hard...I don't really know why...I guess that's what makes a song special. Review the song Evangeline The area is only for review, if you want to submit the lyrics or the corrections of the lyrics, please click the link at the end of the lyrics. | | ||||||||||||
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