“The Old Spinning Wheel” is a popular song written in 1933 by Billy Hill, a songwriter of the Tin Pan Alley era also known for “The Last Round-Up” and “Wagon Wheels.” It was a hit in its day, with an early recording by Ray Noble and his orchestra.
A sentimental, evocative number from the pre-war popular songbook, the tune crossed into country and bluegrass repertoire, where it is often played as a gentle instrumental rather than a hard-driving breakdown. Its singable melody makes it well suited to a melodic, expressive treatment.
This recording features the guitarist Bryan Sutton, who included it on his album “Not Too Far From the Tree.” Sutton’s flatpicked reading leans into the tune’s warmth and lyricism.
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