Written by Larry Collins and Alex Harvey, “Delta Dawn” was first recorded by Bette Midler in 1971 and featured on her first studio album, The Divine Miss M. Country singer Tanya Tucker released her own cover the following year.
Tucker’s version differs from others by starting with a the chorus, sung a cappella, before continuing onto the first verse. The tune starts in Bb and modulates up to C at 1:16. Thanks to contributor Leah Pye for this submission!
“Stable Girl” is featured in Joel & Julia‘s Haunted Holiday Singalong, a variety special which premieres and is available on-demand online tomorrow. “They’ve been awoken from permanent sleep by Santa and they’ve found themselves in a cabin owned by the Christmas Witch,” says the website describing the show. “They find out that the Christmas Witch’s clams have lost their dingle bongle (aka. Christmas Spirit) and they set out on a musical journey to help them get their dingle bongle back.”
The track begins in Ab and modulates up a half step to A at 2:47. Thanks to long-time MotD fan and first-time contributor Leah Pye for this find!
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