“When the Curtains of Night Are Pinned Back”
Description
"When the curtains of night are pinned back by the stars And the beautiful moon sweeps the sky, I'll remember you, love, in my prayers." "When the curtains of night are pinned back by the stars And the dew drops of heav'n kiss the rose, I'll remember...."
Notes
Hazel Felleman's 1936 book _The Best Loved Poems of the American People_, p. 32, has a long version of this with the title "I'll Remember You, Love, in My Prayers." That version looks very composed, but she lists no author. It's not clear whether that is the original or if it is based on traditional materials. - RBW
Recordings
- Emry Arthur, "I'll Remember You Love In My Prayers" (Vocalion 5206, c. 1928)
- Blue Ridge Mountain Singers, "I'll Remember You in My Prayers" (Columbia 15550-D, 1930)
- J. E. Mainer's Mountaineers, "I'll Remember You Love" (King 550, 1946)
- Betsy Lane Shepherd, "I'll Remember You, Love, In My Prayers" (Edison 80484, n.d.)
- Floyd Skillern, "I'll Remember You Love in My Prayers" (Melotone 7-07-60, 1937)
- Walter Smith, "I'll Remember You Love In My Prayers" (Champion 15730, 1929)
- Tenneva Ramblers, "The Curtains of Night" (Victor 21289, 1928)
References
- Sandburg, p. 259, "When the Curtains of Night Are Pinned Back" (1 short text, 1 tune)
- Fife-Cowboy/West 90, "Curtains of Night" (1 text, 1 tune)
- MHenry-Appalachians, p. 196, "I'll Remember You, Love, In My Prayers" (1 text)
- Roud #4367
- BI, San259