Name: American Folk Music by Various Artists
Brand: Various Artists
SKU: 884385832643
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ALBUM

Volume 1

Volume 2

A bit like a single-disc, condensed version of Harry Smith's famous Anthology of American Folk Music (most of these tracks can be found there), this fine compilation features commercially released 78s from the 1920s and 1930s, and pretty much covers the gamut of early American vernacular music, with a fair sampling of Cajun, country-blues, gospel-blues, Appalachian folk and early country, capably representing the many varied ways that America was singing at the dawn of recorded music. With tracks from string bands, jug bands, country-blues players, street-corner preachers, Louisiana dance bands and several impressive selections by some of Appalachia's most storied modal banjo players, including Clarence Ashley, Buell Kazee and Bascom Lamar Lunsford, as well as the utterly unique banjo blues of Dock Boggs, this makes an affordable, generous (it clocks in at a little over 72-minutes-long) introduction to one of the most important and wide-open periods in American musical history.

Volume 1

1. Mississippi Boweavil (Boll Weevil) Blues

by Masked Marvel

Primary Artist: Masked Marvel; Main Performer

2. Peg & Awl

by Carolina Tar Heels

Primary Artist: Carolina Tar Heels; Main Performer

3. Buddy Won't You Roll Down The Line

by Uncle Dave Macon

Primary Artist: Uncle Dave Macon; Main Performer

4. Little Moses

by The Carter Family

Primary Artist: The Carter Family; Main Performer

5. This Song Of Love

by Middle Georgia Singing Convention

Primary Artist: Middle Georgia Singing Convention; Main Performer

6. Ommie Wise

by G. B. Grayson

Primary Artist: G. B. Grayson; Main Performer

7. Shine On Me

by Ernest Phipps & His Holiness Singers

Primary Artist: Ernest Phipps & His Holiness Singers; Main Performer

8. White House Blues

by Charlie Poole, The North Carolina Ramblers

Primary Artist: Charlie Poole & The North Carolina Ramblers; Main Performer

9. Drunkard's Special

by Coley Jones

Primary Artist: Coley Jones; Main Performer

10. Brilliancy Medley

by Eck Robertson And Family

Primary Artist: Eck Robertson And Family; Main Performer

11. The House Carpenter

by Clarence Ashley

Primary Artist: Clarence Ashley; Main Performer

12. Minglewood Blues

by Cannon's Jug Stompers

Primary Artist: Cannon's Jug Stompers; Main Performer

13. Present Joys

by Alabama Sacred Harp Singers

Primary Artist: Alabama Sacred Harp Singers; Main Performer

14. Indian War Whoop

by Hoyt "floyd" Ming & His Pep-steppers

Primary Artist: Hoyt "floyd" Ming & His Pep-steppers; Main Performer

15. Old Country Stomp

by Henry Thomas

Primary Artist: Henry Thomas; Main Performer

16. Old Lady & The Devil

by Bill & Belle Reed

Primary Artist: Bill & Belle Reed; Main Performer

17. Acadian One-Step

by Joseph Falcon

Primary Artist: Joseph Falcon; Main Performer

18. Saut Crapaud

by Columbus Fruge

Primary Artist: Columbus Fruge; Main Performer

19. Must Be Born Again

by Rev. J. M. Gates

Primary Artist: Rev. J. M. Gates; Main Performer

20. Frankie

by Mississippi John Hurt

Primary Artist: Mississippi John Hurt; Main Performer

21. Train On The Island

by J. P. Nestor

Primary Artist: J. P. Nestor; Main Performer

22. Gonna Die With My Hammer In My Hand

by The Williamson Brothers, Curry

Primary Artist: The Williamson Brothers & Curry; Main Performer

23. The Wagoner's Lad

by Buell Kazee

Primary Artist: Buell Kazee; Main Performer

24. Old Dog Blue

by Jim Jackson

Primary Artist: Jim Jackson; Main Performer

25. Rabbit Foot Blues

by Blind Lemon Jefferson

Primary Artist: Blind Lemon Jefferson; Main Performer

26. Rocky Road

by Alabama Sacred Harp Singers

Primary Artist: Alabama Sacred Harp Singers; Main Performer

27. Since I Laid My Burden Down

by The Elders Mcintorsh & Edwards' Sanctified Singers

Primary Artist: The Elders Mcintorsh & Edwards' Sanctified Singers; Main Performer

28. I Wish I Was A Mole In The Ground

by Bascom Lamar Lunsford

Primary Artist: Bascom Lamar Lunsford; Main Performer

29. The Wild Wagoner

by Jilson Setters

Primary Artist: Jilson Setters; Main Performer

30. Oh Death Where Is Thy Sting

by Rev. J. M. Gates

Primary Artist: Rev. J. M. Gates; Main Performer

31. The Coo Coo Bird

by Clarence "tom" Ashley

Primary Artist: Clarence "tom" Ashley; Main Performer

32. John Hardy Was A Desperate Little Man

by The Carter Family

Primary Artist: The Carter Family; Main Performer

33. Fifty Miles Of Elbow Room

by Rev. F. W. Mcgee

Primary Artist: Rev. F. W. Mcgee; Main Performer

34. The Newport Blues

by Cincinnati Jug Band

Primary Artist: Cincinnati Jug Band; Main Performer

35. 99 Year Blues

by Julius Daniel

Primary Artist: Julius Daniel; Main Performer

36. Dry Bones

by Bascom Lamar Lunsford

Primary Artist: Bascom Lamar Lunsford; Main Performer

37. John The Revelator

by Blind Willie Johnson

Primary Artist: Blind Willie Johnson; Main Performer

38. Judgement

by Rev. Sister Mary Nelson

Primary Artist: Rev. Sister Mary Nelson; Main Performer

39. A Lazy Farmer Boy

by Buster Carter, Preston Young

Primary Artist: Preston Young
Buster Carter; Main Performer

40. C'est Si Triste Sans Lui

by Cleoma Breaux, Joseph Falcon

Primary Artist: Cleoma Breaux
Joseph Falcon; Main Performer

41. Mountaineer's Courtship

by Ernest And Hattie Stoneman

Primary Artist: Ernest And Hattie Stoneman; Main Performer

42. The Spanish Merchant's Daughter

by The Stoneman Family

Primary Artist: The Stoneman Family; Main Performer

Volume 2

1. K. C. Moan

by Memphis Jug Band

Primary Artist: Memphis Jug Band; Main Performer

2. Henry Lee

by Dick Justice

Primary Artist: Dick Justice; Main Performer

3. Poor Boy Blues

by Ramblin' Thomas

Primary Artist: Ramblin' Thomas; Main Performer

4. The Lone Star Trail

by Ken Manyard

Primary Artist: Ken Manyard; Main Performer

5. Feather Bed

by Cannon's Jug Stopers

Primary Artist: Cannon's Jug Stopers; Main Performer

6. He Got Better Things For You

by Memphis Sanctified Singers

Primary Artist: Memphis Sanctified Singers; Main Performer

7. I Woke Up One Morning In May

by Didier Hébert

Primary Artist: Didier Hébert; Main Performer

8. La Danseuse

by Delma Lachney, Blind Uncle Gaspard

Primary Artist: Blind Uncle Gaspard
Delma Lachney; Main Performer

9. Spike Driver Blues

by Mississippi John Hurt

Primary Artist: Mississippi John Hurt; Main Performer

10. Home Sweet Home

by Breaux Freres

Primary Artist: Breaux Freres; Main Performer

11. Moonshiner's Dance Part One

by Frank Cloutier And The Victoria Cafe Orchestra

Primary Artist: Frank Cloutier And The Victoria Cafe Orchestra; Main Performer

12. Stackalee

by Frank Hutchison

Primary Artist: Frank Hutchison; Main Performer

13. Old Shoes & Leggins

by Uncle Eck Dunford

Primary Artist: Uncle Eck Dunford; Main Performer

14. Country Blues

by Dock Boggs

Primary Artist: Dock Boggs; Main Performer

15. Got The Farm Land Blues

by Carolina Tar Heels

Primary Artist: Carolina Tar Heels; Main Performer

16. Bandit Cole Younger

by Edward L. Crain (the Texas Cowboy)

Primary Artist: Edward L. Crain (the Texas Cowboy); Main Performer

17. Sail Away Lady

by Uncle Bunt Stephens

Primary Artist: Uncle Bunt Stephens; Main Performer

18. When That Great Ship Went Down

by William, Versey Smith

Primary Artist: William & Versey Smith; Main Performer

19. East Virginia

by Buell Kazee

Primary Artist: Buell Kazee; Main Performer

20. Wake Up Jacob

by Prince Albert Hunt's Texas Ramblers

Primary Artist: Prince Albert Hunt's Texas Ramblers; Main Performer

21. Expressman Blues

by Sleepy John Estes, Yank Rachell

Primary Artist: Sleepy John Estes
Yank Rachell; Main Performer

22. Fatal Flower Garden

by Nelstone's Hawaiians

Primary Artist: Nelstone's Hawaiians; Main Performer

23. Down On Penny's Farm

by The Bently Boys

Primary Artist: The Bently Boys; Main Performer

24. See That My Grave Is Kept Clean

by Blind Lemon Jefferson

Primary Artist: Blind Lemon Jefferson; Main Performer

25. Single Girl, Married Girl

by The Carter Family

Primary Artist: The Carter Family; Main Performer

26. James Alley Blues

by Richard Rabbitt Brown

Primary Artist: Richard Rabbitt Brown; Main Performer

27. La Vieux Soulard Et Sa Femme

by Cleoma Breaux, Joseph Falcon

Primary Artist: Cleoma Breaux
Joseph Falcon; Main Performer

28. Engine 143

by The Carter Family

Primary Artist: The Carter Family; Main Performer

29. Willie Moore

by Burnett, Rutherford

Primary Artist: Burnett & Rutherford; Main Performer

30. Kassie Jones, Parts 1 & 2

by Furry Lewis

Primary Artist: Furry Lewis; Main Performer

31. John The Baptist

by Rev. Moses Mason

Primary Artist: Rev. Moses Mason; Main Performer

32. I'm In The Battlefield For My Lord

by Rev. D.c. Rice & His Sanctified

Primary Artist: Rev. D.c. Rice & His Sanctified; Main Performer

33. My Name Is John Johanna

by Kelly Harrell & The Virginia String Band

Primary Artist: Kelly Harrell & The Virginia String Band; Main Performer

34. Way Down The Old Plank Road

by Uncle Dave Macon

Primary Artist: Uncle Dave Macon; Main Performer

35. Charles Giteau

by Kelly Harrell & The Virginia String Band

Primary Artist: Kelly Harrell & The Virginia String Band; Main Performer

36. Bob Lee Junior Blues

by Memphis Jug Band

Primary Artist: Memphis Jug Band; Main Performer

37. The Butcher's Boy

by Buell Kazee

Primary Artist: Buell Kazee; Main Performer

38. Fishing Blues

by Henry Thomas

Primary Artist: Henry Thomas; Main Performer

39. Georgia Stomp

by Andrew, Jim Baxter

Primary Artist: Andrew & Jim Baxter; Main Performer

40. King Kong Kitchie Kitchie Ki-Me-O

by Chubby Parker & His Old Time Banjo

Primary Artist: Chubby Parker & His Old Time Banjo; Main Performer

41. Sugar Baby

by Dock Boggs

Primary Artist: Dock Boggs; Main Performer

42. Prison Cell Blues

by Blind Lemon Jefferson

Primary Artist: Blind Lemon Jefferson; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

2 volumes in total

Tracks

84 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

4 hours, 17 minutes and 19 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

33/84 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Folk, Americana, Singer & Songwriter, Roots, Country Blues, Memphis Blues, Gospel, Early American Blues, Field Recordings, Holiday Music, Country Gospel, Traditional Country, Country-Folk, Bluegrass, Texas Blues, Traditional Folk, Cowboy, Acoustic Blues, String Bands, Chicago Blues, Traditional Gospel, Early Country, Old-Time, Appalachian, Old-Time Revival, Country, Blues, Cajun, Zydeco, New Orleans & Early Jazz

Label

Master Classics Records

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 31, 2008

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

884385832643

American Folk Music

Product information

Release options

Volume 1

Volume 2

Volume 1

1. Mississippi Boweavil (Boll Weevil) Blues

2. Peg & Awl

3. Buddy Won't You Roll Down The Line

4. Little Moses

5. This Song Of Love

6. Ommie Wise

7. Shine On Me

8. White House Blues

9. Drunkard's Special

10. Brilliancy Medley

11. The House Carpenter

12. Minglewood Blues

13. Present Joys

14. Indian War Whoop

15. Old Country Stomp

16. Old Lady & The Devil

17. Acadian One-Step

18. Saut Crapaud

19. Must Be Born Again

20. Frankie

21. Train On The Island

22. Gonna Die With My Hammer In My Hand

23. The Wagoner's Lad

24. Old Dog Blue

25. Rabbit Foot Blues

26. Rocky Road

27. Since I Laid My Burden Down

28. I Wish I Was A Mole In The Ground

29. The Wild Wagoner

30. Oh Death Where Is Thy Sting

31. The Coo Coo Bird

32. John Hardy Was A Desperate Little Man

33. Fifty Miles Of Elbow Room

34. The Newport Blues

35. 99 Year Blues

36. Dry Bones

37. John The Revelator

38. Judgement

39. A Lazy Farmer Boy

40. C'est Si Triste Sans Lui

41. Mountaineer's Courtship

42. The Spanish Merchant's Daughter

Volume 2

1. K. C. Moan

2. Henry Lee

3. Poor Boy Blues

4. The Lone Star Trail

5. Feather Bed

6. He Got Better Things For You

7. I Woke Up One Morning In May

8. La Danseuse

9. Spike Driver Blues

10. Home Sweet Home

11. Moonshiner's Dance Part One

12. Stackalee

13. Old Shoes & Leggins

14. Country Blues

15. Got The Farm Land Blues

16. Bandit Cole Younger

17. Sail Away Lady

18. When That Great Ship Went Down

19. East Virginia

20. Wake Up Jacob

21. Expressman Blues

22. Fatal Flower Garden

23. Down On Penny's Farm

24. See That My Grave Is Kept Clean

25. Single Girl, Married Girl

26. James Alley Blues

27. La Vieux Soulard Et Sa Femme

28. Engine 143

29. Willie Moore

30. Kassie Jones, Parts 1 & 2

31. John The Baptist