Masters of the Steel String Guitar

Arhoolie Records – 485

Format: CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 2000
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Country
[Tracklist]
01 I Don't Love Nobody: Wayne Henderson (1:56)
02 Cannonball Blues: Wayne Henderson (1:47)
03 A Coat of Many Colors: Wayne Henderson, Linda Lay (3:27)
04 Carter Family Medley: Wayne Henderson (3:17)
05 Alabama Jubilee: Wayne Henderson (2:06)
06 Walking Mama: John Cephas and Phil Wiggins (4:08)
07 Prison Blues: John Cephas and Phil Wiggins (5:09)
08 John Henry: John Cephas, Phil Wiggins and Eddie Pennington (4:31)
09 Lost John: Eddie Pennington (4:08)
10 Dark as a Dungeon: Eddie Pennington (5:09)
11 Eddie's Medley: Eddie Pennington (4:54)
12 I'll See You in My Dreams: Eddie Pennington, Linda Lay (4:03)
13 Northern Lights: Johnny Bellar (3:16)
14 Heaven: Johnny Bellar (3:10)
15 Aloha Oe: Johnny Bellar (3:12)
16 Sweet Dreams: Johnny Bellar, Linda Lay (3:25)
17 Guitar Rag: Johnny Bellar, Wayne Henderson, John Cephas, Eddie Pennington (4:05)
18 Where the Roses Never Fade: Eddie Pennington, Johnny Bellar (3:51)
[Credits]
Producer: Chris Strachwitz, Joe Wilson and Segrid Pearson, Liner Notes: Joe Wilson, Designer: Morgan Dodge, Segrid Pearson and Joe Wilson, Recorder: John Vengrouskie, Engineer: Bill Wolf
[Notes]
The sound of a steel string guitar (sometimes referred to as steel string acoustic guitar) is a louder, brighter sound than a nylon string guitar. This collection brings together four musicians considered to be masters of steel string guitars. The four musicians, Wayne Henderson, John Cephas, Eddie Pennington, and Johnny Beller, represent the broad spectrum of Americana roots music. Each performs individually and in ensemble settings, with all joining in on the "Guitar Rag." Vocalist and bassist Linda Lay, guitarist David Lay and harmonicist Phil Wiggins provide accompaniment.