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Country Songs, Old and New
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produced by John Duffey (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1990), 44 mins
Old and New demonstrates how the original Country Gentlemen helped define modern bluegrass. The reissue of their first album presents one of the most successful and influential bluegrass bands. Recorded in 1959. 44 minutes. "(4 stars)" — Country on Compact Disc: The Essential Guide to the Music "(4 stars)...
produced by John Duffey (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1990), 44 mins
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Deep River Of Song: Alabama
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produced by Ruby Terrill Lomax, 1886-1961 (Rounder Records, 2001), 1 hour 5 mins
produced by Ruby Terrill Lomax, 1886-1961 (Rounder Records, 2001), 1 hour 5 mins
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Dulcimer Songs and Solos
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produced by Paul Clayton, 1931-1967 (Folkways Records, 1962), 53 mins

Paul Clayton plays a three-string southern mountain dulcimer and sings songs that largely originated in North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee. About this album, Clayton says “I have tried to demonstrate the versatility of the dulcimer and to show it as an instrument capable of a variety of moods an...

produced by Paul Clayton, 1931-1967 (Folkways Records, 1962), 53 mins
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The Early Years D
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performed by J.E. Mainer (JSP Records, 2009), 1 hour 4 mins
performed by J.E. Mainer (JSP Records, 2009), 1 hour 4 mins
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Encore
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performed by The Highwaymen (Highwaymen, 2005), 35 mins
performed by The Highwaymen (Highwaymen, 2005), 35 mins
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Kentucky Folk Songs and Ballads
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produced by Kenneth S. Goldstein, 1927-1995 (Folkways Records, 1957), 31 mins
Logan English, the grandson of two opera singers, grew up in Kentucky's lowlands, where he learned mountain music from tenant workers on his parents' farm. Every song on this album has roots in English's childhood, and Kenny Goldstein provides informative notes for each track.
produced by Kenneth S. Goldstein, 1927-1995 (Folkways Records, 1957), 31 mins
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Love Call Me Home
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produced by Calum MacColl and Neill MacColl; performed by Peggy Seeger, 1935- (Appleseed, 2005), 44 mins, 12 page(s)
During the 1950s-1960s folk revival, Peggy Seeger developed one of the most distinct vocal styles among traditional singers. She sang within tradition, but honed a personal style that surpassed mere emulation. Perhaps because she was -- like Jean Ritchie -- so traditional, or perhaps because she spent so much time...
produced by Calum MacColl and Neill MacColl; performed by Peggy Seeger, 1935- (Appleseed, 2005), 44 mins, 12 page(s)
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Vivien Richman Sings Folk Songs of West Pennsylvania
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(Folkways Records, 1959), 45 mins
Songs originating in the Frontier Era in and around Pittsburgh were rediscovered by Jacob A. Evanson, sung here by Vivien

Richman. While there are a few cheerful and amusing ditties ("Pittsburg Town" "Soho on a Saturday Night") most have a tone that reflects the bleak landscape of an emerging industrial town pai...

(Folkways Records, 1959), 45 mins
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What's the Use of Walking if There's a Freight Train Going Your Way?: Black Hoboes and Their Songs
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written by Paul Garon, 1942- and Gene Tomko, fl. 2006 (Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company, 2006), 276 page(s)
written by Paul Garon, 1942- and Gene Tomko, fl. 2006 (Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company, 2006), 276 page(s)
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