Sam McGee: Grand Dad of the Country Guitar Pickers

Arhoolie Records – ARH 9009

Format: Vinyl, LP
Country: US
Released: 1971
Genre: Blues, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Country
[Tracklist]
A1 Sam McGee Stomp (2:00)
A2 Fuller Blues (2:15)
A3 Burglar Bold (1:30)
A4 Dew Drop (3:25)
A5 Jesse James (3:00)
A6 Ching Chong (3:00)
A7 Blackberry Blossom (2:00)
A8 Wheels (1:50)
B1 How Great Thou Art (2:35)
B2 When The Wagon Was New (2:50)
B3 Franklin Blues (2:15)
B4 Penitentiary Blues (2:50)
B5 Pig Ankle Rag (2:25)
B6 Railroad Blues (6:00)
B7 Buckdancer's Choice (2:50)
[Credits]
Sam McGee (guitar/banjo/vocals) Clifton McGee (guitar) Goldie Stewart (bass)
Producer: Chris Strachwitz, Producer and Liner Notes: Mike Seeger, Designer: Wayne Pope and Dix Bruce
[Notes]
In the 1920s, Sam McGee began his professional career as an old-time country music performer playing with Uncle Dave Macon. He was a regular performer on the Grand Old Opry radio show from 1926 until just before his death in 1975. This recording made by Mike Seeger in 1969–1970 showcases Sam’s unique fingerpicking style on the guitar, banjo, and the banjo-guitar.