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Forked Dear
performed by John Cohen, 1932- and Mike Seeger, 1933-2009; in New Lost City Ramblers (Folkways Records, 1958), 2 mins
In the original notes to this recording, Mike Seeger writes, "The songs on this album were recorded by commercial companies and the Library of Congress in the southeastern mountains between 1925 and 1935, and show the first attempts of the hill musicians to ‘make a hit' with old traditional songs that had been i...
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performed by John Cohen, 1932- and Mike Seeger, 1933-2009; in New Lost City Ramblers (Folkways Records, 1958), 2 mins
Description
In the original notes to this recording, Mike Seeger writes, "The songs on this album were recorded by commercial companies and the Library of Congress in the southeastern mountains between 1925 and 1935, and show the first attempts of the hill musicians to ‘make a hit' with old traditional songs that had been in the mountains since pioneer days."
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
John Cohen, 1932-, Mike Seeger, 1933-2009
Author / Creator
John Cohen, 1932-, Mike Seeger, 1933-2009
Date Published / Released
1958
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Old Joe Clark
performed by John Cohen, 1932-, New Lost City Ramblers; in New Lost City Ramblers - Volume 5 (Folkways Records, 1963), 3 mins
Dubbed a "trio of insidious crusaders for ‘old-timey' music" by Sing Out!'s Pete Welding, the New Lost City Ramblers helped bring old-time music to wider audiences through their performances as a band and through their work making field recordings of traditional musicians and resurrecting songs from old 78rpm di...
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performed by John Cohen, 1932-, New Lost City Ramblers; in New Lost City Ramblers - Volume 5 (Folkways Records, 1963), 3 mins
Description
Dubbed a "trio of insidious crusaders for ‘old-timey' music" by Sing Out!'s Pete Welding, the New Lost City Ramblers helped bring old-time music to wider audiences through their performances as a band and through their work making field recordings of traditional musicians and resurrecting songs from old 78rpm discs.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
New Lost City Ramblers, John Cohen, 1932-
Author / Creator
New Lost City Ramblers, John Cohen, 1932-
Date Published / Released
1963
Publisher
Folkways Records
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performed by Brave Combo (Rounder Records, 1990), 38 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Brave Combo
Author / Creator
Brave Combo
Date Published / Released
1990
Publisher
Rounder Records
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Description
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
John Reischman
Author / Creator
John Reischman
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Rounder Records
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(Folkways Records, 1980), 48 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1980
Publisher
Folkways Records
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East Tennessee Blues
performed by Old Reliable String Band; in The Old Reliable String Band (Folkways Records, 1963), 2 mins
Roy Berkeley, Artie Rose, and Tom Paley (once a member of the New Lost City Ramblers) play a host of old favorites from old time string band recordings from the 1920s and 1930s, including "I'm Thinking Tonight of My Blue Eyes," "Blue Yodel," and "Streets of Glory."
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performed by Old Reliable String Band; in The Old Reliable String Band (Folkways Records, 1963), 2 mins
Description
Roy Berkeley, Artie Rose, and Tom Paley (once a member of the New Lost City Ramblers) play a host of old favorites from old time string band recordings from the 1920s and 1930s, including "I'm Thinking Tonight of My Blue Eyes," "Blue Yodel," and "Streets of Glory."
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Old Reliable String Band
Author / Creator
Old Reliable String Band
Date Published / Released
1963
Publisher
Folkways Records
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The Original Memphis Five
produced by David A. Jasen, 1937- (Folkways Records, 1975), 49 mins
This influential 1920s small jazz band played music ideal for dancing, while its members' improvisational creativity offered listeners a new experience with every take. The Original Memphis Five is said to have recorded more records than any other jazz ensemble of its time.
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produced by David A. Jasen, 1937- (Folkways Records, 1975), 49 mins
Description
This influential 1920s small jazz band played music ideal for dancing, while its members' improvisational creativity offered listeners a new experience with every take. The Original Memphis Five is said to have recorded more records than any other jazz ensemble of its time.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
David A. Jasen, 1937-
Date Published / Released
1975
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Kerry Mill's Barn Dance
(1975); produced by George A. Blacker; in Phono-Cylinders, Vol. 1: Edited by and from the Collection of George A. Blacker (Folkways Records, 1961), 2 mins
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(1975); produced by George A. Blacker; in Phono-Cylinders, Vol. 1: Edited by and from the Collection of George A. Blacker (Folkways Records, 1961), 2 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1975
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
George A. Blacker
Date Published / Released
1961
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Old Daddy Pegleg
produced by George A. Blacker; in Phono-Cylinders, Vol. 2: Edited and from the Collection of George A. Blacker (Folkways Records, 1961), 2 mins
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produced by George A. Blacker; in Phono-Cylinders, Vol. 2: Edited and from the Collection of George A. Blacker (Folkways Records, 1961), 2 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
George A. Blacker
Date Published / Released
1961
Publisher
Folkways Records
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![Tell Me Little Gypsy [Take 2]](https://d3crmev290s45i.cloudfront.net/content/1002174xxx/1002174984/1002174984-size-exact-140x0.jpg "Tell Me Little Gypsy [Take 2]")
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Tell Me Little Gypsy [Take 2]
produced by Richard Martin and Meagan Hennessey; performed by Art Hickman's Orchestra; in Phonographic Yearbook: 1920 - Even Water's Getting Weaker (Archeophone Records, 2004), 3 mins
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produced by Richard Martin and Meagan Hennessey; performed by Art Hickman's Orchestra; in Phonographic Yearbook: 1920 - Even Water's Getting Weaker (Archeophone Records, 2004), 3 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1920-08
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Art Hickman's Orchestra
Contributor
Richard Martin, Meagan Hennessey
Author / Creator
Art Hickman's Orchestra
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Archeophone Records
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