Help ID this mellow song with fast-picked acoustic guitar
June 3, 2021 4:33 PM Subscribe
I was out in the neighborhood, and I walked past an outdoor gathering near my house. There was a beautiful song playing, and I was hoping someone could help me ID it.
It was a mellow song with fast-picked acoustic guitar (probably more than one guitar), but the lyrics were sung kind of slow. It sounded like several male voices singing in harmony. I overheard a line that went something like, "Hey mister, won't you sing for me". Google doesn't come up with anything, so I probably misheard it. The guitar playing reminded me of bluegrass, though I don't think it was actual bluegrass. I'm not sure, but I think it was just guitars -- no drums or bass (I could be wrong about this).
I know that this is not a lot to go on, and it's a longshot -- but maybe someone could give me some leads, even if it's just similar songs that I might enjoy listening to.
It was a mellow song with fast-picked acoustic guitar (probably more than one guitar), but the lyrics were sung kind of slow. It sounded like several male voices singing in harmony. I overheard a line that went something like, "Hey mister, won't you sing for me". Google doesn't come up with anything, so I probably misheard it. The guitar playing reminded me of bluegrass, though I don't think it was actual bluegrass. I'm not sure, but I think it was just guitars -- no drums or bass (I could be wrong about this).
I know that this is not a lot to go on, and it's a longshot -- but maybe someone could give me some leads, even if it's just similar songs that I might enjoy listening to.
Could it be some cover of “Mr. Tambourine Man”? (classic version by the Byrds)
posted by raisindebt at 6:05 PM on June 3, 2021 [1 favorite]
posted by raisindebt at 6:05 PM on June 3, 2021 [1 favorite]
Probably not your song, but in a similar vein try Naked as we came by Iron & Wine.
posted by freya_lamb at 2:19 AM on June 4, 2021
posted by freya_lamb at 2:19 AM on June 4, 2021
guitar could be faster, but Earl Scruggs/Doc Watson/Ricky Scaggs "Who Will Sing for Me?"
posted by adekllny at 9:04 AM on June 4, 2021
posted by adekllny at 9:04 AM on June 4, 2021
Response by poster: Thanks for the tips. Those are all beautiful songs. I'm not sure, but based on the overall style, I think the song I heard was by Mumford and Sons, possibly "Little Lion Man". On the other hand, the song by Hot Rize is also a contender. I guess I'll never know for sure. But all of these songs are great, and I thank everyone for taking a stab at it.
posted by alex1965 at 1:46 PM on June 5, 2021 [2 favorites]
posted by alex1965 at 1:46 PM on June 5, 2021 [2 favorites]
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Mumford and Sons, I Will Wait?
Mumford and Sons, The Cave?
posted by MexicanYenta at 4:46 PM on June 3, 2021