Not in Nottingham - Watkins Family Hour

Disney's epic retelling of the man (fox?) who stole from the rich and gave to the poor hit the big screen 34 years ago on this day! That is why I am honoring Robin Hood with a special live song that was recorded in the Largo night club in California.

Not in Nottingham is the most touching song and the most touching scene in the movie. The song is set in the dungeon of Nottingham Palace where the sheriff has imprisoned all of the locals who can't pay the taxes. Roger Miller's character, Alan-A-Dale, is one of the prisoners and it is here that sings of how there is no hope in Nottingham.

The WATKINS FAMILY HOUR is Sean and Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek who play local shows with special guests as the other members of the band. They bring a caring touch to this sad song with a bit of optimism in their voices that is a bit uplifting. But it still brings a tear to my eye when I remember those poor, poor animals.

Not in Nottingham Watkins Family Hour 2006