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The Rebel, Down on Penny's Farm, 2007 |
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DOWN ON PENNY’S FARM BY THE BENTLY BOYS, 1929 REMIX: THE REBEL, DOWN ON PENNY’S FARM, 2007 Although The Bently Boys are largely unknown this song was important in the folk revival and was adapted by Bob Dylan as ‘Maggie’s Farm.’ In the song George Penny is caught by poverty, owes money to everyone and is going to get put “on the chain gang.” The Rebel conveys the “hard times” experienced in the country in a playful almost cinematic process of speeded-up doodling. The drawing references American history and folk music revivalism, both in its text and use of colour (red, white, blue and black). The Rebel is a band that started in earnest in 1998. They have toured internationally and have recorded over 27 studio albums of covers and original songs. www.therebel.co.uk |
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