We’re heading to Appalachia today for our Advent music. “Jesus,
Jesus, Rest Your Head” was collected by the American composer, singer and
folklorist John Jacob Niles, some time in the first decades of the last
century. Like his “I Wonder as I Wander”, it’s short, simple and haunting.
I had a bit of a time finding a recording that isn’t
over-arranged. And I have to confess I have no idea who this Jean Watson is,
but I like her version of the song.
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