@dusty Thank you for sharing-- another beautifully sad ballad in the old-time tradition.  

Here's one link with a bit of information on Mr. Massengill:

https://www.thevillagetrip.com/david-massengill/ 

That's really interesting.  He has a way talking that makes even the most mundane of details seem full of magic and wonder.

Does anyone know the song in the soundtrack from about 00:26 to about 1:27?  It has the same chord progression and almost the same melody as Banks of the Ohio.

I've always thought Banks of the Ohio was a beautiful song . . . well . . . except for the words, since its a murder ballad.

EDIT: Never mind.  I found it:

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updated by @dusty: 09/21/26 08:08:31PM

I'm glad you enjoyed it, @shopdad! 

Awesome story. Thanks for sharing

@ken-longfield you're welcome!  It was shared on fb and I thought I'd share it here at FOTMD.  

Thanks for sharing that Robin. It was very interesting.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."

How David Massengill got an Edsel Martin dulcimer: 

https://youtu.be/8M8ycobVd9A?si=XPCDFVnPOqXOg92F

updated by @robin-thompson: 09/21/26 11:53:57AM