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Alabama Bound
produced by Moses Asch, 1905-1986; performed by Pete Seeger, 1919-2014; in American Favorite Ballads, Vol. 2 (Folkways Records, 1958), 2 mins
See also: Smithsonian Folkways Recordings reissued series of American Favorite Ballads.to be completed in 2006.
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produced by Moses Asch, 1905-1986; performed by Pete Seeger, 1919-2014; in American Favorite Ballads, Vol. 2 (Folkways Records, 1958), 2 mins
Description
See also: Smithsonian Folkways Recordings reissued series of American Favorite Ballads.to be completed in 2006.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Pete Seeger, 1919-2014
Contributor
Moses Asch, 1905-1986
Author / Creator
Pete Seeger, 1919-2014
Date Published / Released
1958
Publisher
Folkways Records
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American Music Texas Style
performed by Clarence Brown, 1924-2005 (Blue Thumb Records, 1999), 56 mins
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performed by Clarence Brown, 1924-2005 (Blue Thumb Records, 1999), 56 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Clarence Brown, 1924-2005
Author / Creator
Clarence Brown, 1924-2005
Date Published / Released
1999-06-29
Publisher
Blue Thumb Records
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America's Music Legacy, America's Music Legacy - Blues
directed by Kip Walton; presented by Isaac Kennedy; produced by Herb Silvers and Sandra Turbow, Skylark Savoy, in America's Music Legacy (Paris, Ile-de-France: Qwest TV, 1982), 1 hour 54 mins
This excellent program of almost two hours is, for those who are not familiar with this musical genre, a perfect introduction to the mysteries of the blues, to its evolution from the acoustic rural blues of the Deep South to the electrified Chicago Blues which took off after the Second World War. It is also partic...
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directed by Kip Walton; presented by Isaac Kennedy; produced by Herb Silvers and Sandra Turbow, Skylark Savoy, in America's Music Legacy (Paris, Ile-de-France: Qwest TV, 1982), 1 hour 54 mins
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This excellent program of almost two hours is, for those who are not familiar with this musical genre, a perfect introduction to the mysteries of the blues, to its evolution from the acoustic rural blues of the Deep South to the electrified Chicago Blues which took off after the Second World War. It is also particularly interesting for its film archives of the big names who illustrated the different stages of history until their acceptance by the...
This excellent program of almost two hours is, for those who are not familiar with this musical genre, a perfect introduction to the mysteries of the blues, to its evolution from the acoustic rural blues of the Deep South to the electrified Chicago Blues which took off after the Second World War. It is also particularly interesting for its film archives of the big names who illustrated the different stages of history until their acceptance by the general public. For example, it opens with a fabulous goosebump-inducing appearance by Bessie Smith that lasts several minutes and also features footage of performances by Billie Holiday, Mamie Smith, and Jimmy Rushing seducing a young girl at her window with his singing. And to put everything in perspective, the master of ceremonies does not fail to mention the names of Louis Armstrong, WC Handy, Jelly Roll Morton, but also Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Willie Dixon and Memphis Slim, Buddy Guy and Junior Wells in order to hammer home the notion that the blues "is the voice of Black America." And since it is impossible to say who is at the origin of the genre, he illustrates his point with Bukka White's formula: “the blues came from behind a mule's ass.” This black pride is portrayed by a theatrical staging of a club show. Among the artists, the successful performances of BB King, the harsh singing of Linda Hopkins, the classy Joe Williams and his feverish duet with Esther Phillips are the highlights. Gerald Wiggins’ musical direction and arrangements as well as the choruses of the excellent musicians of his orchestra are essential to the success of the project. Philippe Lesage
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Date Written / Recorded
1985
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Performance
Contributor
Herb Silvers, Sandra Turbow, Skylark Savoy
Author / Creator
Kip Walton, Isaac Kennedy
Date Published / Released
1982
Publisher
Qwest TV
Series
America's Music Legacy
Topic / Theme
Soul, Funk, Blues, Hip-Hop
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1982 Auditorium
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America's Music Legacy, America's Music Legacy - Soul
directed by Kip Walton; presented by Isaac Kennedy; produced by Herb Silvers and Sandra Turbow, Skylark Savoy, in America's Music Legacy (Paris, Ile-de-France: Qwest TV, 1985), 1 hour 34 mins
It might be surprising, but not it would not be perverse to invite the reader to first watch the archive where Otis Redding sings "I Can't Get No Satisfaction" surrounded by about thirty children, which is found at the end of the program In the group, there is a kid who has such an innate sense of dance and showma...
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directed by Kip Walton; presented by Isaac Kennedy; produced by Herb Silvers and Sandra Turbow, Skylark Savoy, in America's Music Legacy (Paris, Ile-de-France: Qwest TV, 1985), 1 hour 34 mins
Description
It might be surprising, but not it would not be perverse to invite the reader to first watch the archive where Otis Redding sings "I Can't Get No Satisfaction" surrounded by about thirty children, which is found at the end of the program In the group, there is a kid who has such an innate sense of dance and showmanship that it makes Otis Redding smile. After this dazzling musical moment, it is possible to pick up the thread of a beautiful program...
It might be surprising, but not it would not be perverse to invite the reader to first watch the archive where Otis Redding sings "I Can't Get No Satisfaction" surrounded by about thirty children, which is found at the end of the program In the group, there is a kid who has such an innate sense of dance and showmanship that it makes Otis Redding smile. After this dazzling musical moment, it is possible to pick up the thread of a beautiful program dedicated to Soul Music. Hybridization of gospel and rhythm & blues, brought to the end of the 1950’s by Ray Charles, in phase with the spirit of the struggle for civil rights of Martin Luther King, soul music marks the desire for emancipation of the African-American youth, and the bringing to the foreground of black pride and its culture. This music, which both identifies and challenges, is not exempt from contradictions; it oscillates between incisive incantatory singing with James Brown, and sexualized syrupy ballads, as if it had to comply with the demands of entertainment. To produce its own effect with an insane but not kitsch look becomes a scenic imperative: Rufus Thomas' cape, canary yellow suit, and blood red boots are a perfect illustration of this. One forgives this narcissistic childishness as the expressiveness of the voices always reaches an exceptional level; you just have to listen to Carla Thomas, Gladys Knight or the versions of "Spanish Harlem" by Ben E. King or "For Your Precious Love" by Jerry Butler, who was Curtis Mayfield's sidekick in the group The Impressions to be convinced. Philippe Lesage
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Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Performance
Contributor
Herb Silvers, Sandra Turbow, Skylark Savoy
Author / Creator
Kip Walton, Isaac Kennedy
Date Published / Released
1985
Publisher
Qwest TV
Series
America's Music Legacy
Topic / Theme
Soul, Funk, Blues, Hip-Hop
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1985 Auditorium
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Another Great Tomato Blues Package
performed by Various Artists (Tomato Records, 2006), 2 hours 27 mins
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performed by Various Artists (Tomato Records, 2006), 2 hours 27 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Various Artists
Author / Creator
Various Artists
Date Published / Released
2006-02-14
Publisher
Tomato Records
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Any Old Time String Band: "I Bid You Goodnight"
produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931- and Michael Cogan, fl. 1966; performed by Any Old Time String Band (Arhoolie Records, 1996), 1 hour 18 mins
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produced by Chris Strachwitz, 1931- and Michael Cogan, fl. 1966; performed by Any Old Time String Band (Arhoolie Records, 1996), 1 hour 18 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Any Old Time String Band
Contributor
Bob Shumaker, fl. 1988, Chris Strachwitz, 1931-, Michael Cogan, fl. 1966
Author / Creator
Any Old Time String Band
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Arhoolie Records
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produced by Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970 (Folkways Records, 1961), 36 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970
Date Published / Released
1961
Publisher
Folkways Records
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(Folkways Records, 1964), 44 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1964
Publisher
Folkways Records
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(Document Records, 1994), 1 hour 13 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Document Records
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(Document Records, 1994), 1 hour 5 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Document Records
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