Dark Hollow is a vocal song in 4/4 time, typically performed in C major or G major within the bluegrass and old-time traditions. First recorded by Bill Browning in 1958, the song draws on older Appalachian traditional songs including East Virginia Blues. The melody has roots in traditional material dating to the early 20th century. Notable recordings include versions by Jimmie Skinner (1959), Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys (1969), and the Grateful Dead (1970-1973).
