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It is a lament about the plight of the South in the final days of the US Civil War.
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The song, as originally performed by the Band, makes the above answer clear. The Joan Baez cover version is rather confusing. She sings about "the Robert E. Lee", not "Robert E. Lee", giving the impression she is singing about a steamboat, not a Confederate General.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoSong was written by Robbie Robertson, a member of the band "The Band". Original recording was in 1969 by The Band, with the drummer Levon Helm providing vocals. Joan Baez also did a cover of the song which became quite popular.
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∙ 9y ago"The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" is a song sung by The Band. The song is about the last days of the Civil War. It was written by Robbie Robertson.
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∙ 14y agoJoan Baez
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Who sings the gospel song too near the crown to lay the old cross down?
The dixie echoes
How old is Emily dixie chicks?
Emily Robison is 42 years old. She was born on August 16, 1972.
How old is Natalie dixie chicks?
Natalie Maines is currently 40 years old. She was born on October 14 1974.
What southern gospel artist performs the song that talks about good old boys won't get into Heaven?
The Dixie Melody Boys
The horse James Arness rode in Gunsmoke was this his personal horse and what was the name of the horse?
He rode a number of different horses - Marshal , Faithful Old Buck .
When was The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down created?
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down was created on 1969-09-22.
Who was Levon Helm to the music world in the United States?
Levon Helm was a drummer and vocalist for The Band. The Band was famous for songs such as "The Weight," "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," and "Up on Cripple Creek."
When was Old Dixie Seafood created?
Old Dixie Seafood was created in 1995.
Who sings the gospel song too near the crown to lay the old cross down?
The dixie echoes
What revolutionary sixteen year old rode horseback 40 miles during the night to warn that the redcoats were attackng Connecticut?
paul revere
What is joan baez famous for?
Mostly Folk Music.
How old do you have to be to get into the night club Savannah down under?
100000000 days old
What is the slang term for 'Old South'?
Dixie
How old was Dixie Dean at death?
Dixie Dean died on March 1, 1980 at the age of 73.
Address for the Kmart warehouse on Old Dixie Rd in Forest Park Ga?
5265 old dixie hwy forest park ga, 30297
How old was Warren when he rode a bike into a tornado in the story eye of the stom?
Warren Faidley never rode is bike into a tornado. He rode into a dust devil when he was 12.
Is winn dixie still alive from all because of winn dixie and how old?
no he is still very much alive.
