The Wild Mountain Thyme

Joan Baez · Other Songs - Joan Baez

Oh, the summertime is comin'

And the trees are sweetly bloomin'

And the wild mountain thyme

Grows around the purple heather

Will you go? Lassie, will you go?

And we'll all go together

To pick wild mountain thyme

All around the purple heather

Will you go? Lassie, will you go?

I will build my love a tower

By yon pure and crystal fountain

Yes and on it I will lay

All the flowers of the mountain

Will you go? Lassie, will ya go?

And we will all go together

To pick wild mountain thyme

All around the purple heather

Will you go? Lassie, will you go?

If my true love won't come with me

Then I would surely find another

To pick wild mountain thyme

All around the purple heather

Will you go? Lassie, will ya go?

And we will all go together

To pick wild mountain thyme

All around the purple heather

Will you go?

Will you go?

Lassie will you go?

The Wild Mountain Thyme

Joan Baez's "The Wild Mountain Thyme" stands as a quintessential example of her folk revival work, blending traditional Appalachian balladry with her distinctive vocal style. Recorded during the height of her influence in the 1960s, the song reflects the era's deep engagement with American folk traditions and social consciousness. Baez's rendition captures the melancholic yet resilient spirit of the original, emphasizing the narrative of a wandering traveler seeking refuge in nature. Her interpretation helped popularize the song beyond its regional origins, cementing its place in the canon of classic folk music. The track exemplifies her ability to preserve historical songs while infusing them with contemporary emotional depth, making it a defining piece of her discography.