"Cluck Old Hen" is a popular Appalachian fiddle and banjo tune in the mixolydian or dorian mode (as in the score below which is in A dorian). It is played either as an instrumental or with lyrics, which vary from one version to another. One of the earliest reported transcriptions of the tune dates from 1886. The earliest recording is attributed to Fiddlin' John Carson, in 1923. Score See also Old time music Rising Appalachia References External links History Description in "Traditional Ballad Index of Folk Songs from the English-Speaking World", Folklore department, California State University, Fresno Discussion thread regarding lyrics and origins, from Mudcat Café Recordings and transcriptions The sheet music Recording by Fiddlin' and Family Powers information and mp3 download from Project Gutenberg*. American folk songs Songwriter unknown 1886 songs 1927 singles