The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down was written by Robbie Robertson, one of four original Canadian members of The Band. The other three were Richard Manuel, Garth Hudson and Rick Danko. The four were joined by drummer Levon Helms, an American by birth.
This has always been one of my favorite songs. Being an avid reader of Civil War history, the songs lyrics, rendered by Helms with mixtures of sadness and hope, are haunting.
As always on this illogical march to number one, suggestions are welcome.
Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 2,212
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This is the grave of Isaac Backus. Born in 1724 in Yantic, Connecticut,
Backus grew up in relatively well off circumstances, but not necessarily
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