Favorite Gospel Songs sung by Harry and Jeanie West

With Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar & Dobrow Accompaniment

Folkways Records – FA 2357

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1957
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk, Gospel
[Tracklist]
A1 When Our Lord Shall Come Again (03:14)
A2 Matthew Twenty-Four (03:09)
A3 What Are They Doing in Heaven Today (02:20)
A4 Sweet Bye and Bye (02:56)
A5 Walking My Lord Up Calvary's Hill (03:58)
A6 He's Set Your Fields on Fire (03:47)
A7 Campin' in Canaan's Land (03:05)
A8 The Man of Galilee (02:32)
B1 Oh, Hide You in the Blood (03:59)
B2 Amazing Grace (03:17)
B3 Preach the Gospel (03:16)
B4 Only One Step More (02:54)
B5 Thirty Pieces of Silver (04:31)
B6 The Sea of Life (02:56)
B7 I'm Gonna Let It Shine (03:08)
B8 I'm Only on a Journey Here (02:31)
[Credits]
Harry West (mandolin/banjo/dobro/vocals) Jeanie West (guitar/voals)
Producer: Kenneth S. Goldstein
[Notes]
By presenting hymnal standards like "Amazing Grace" alongside newly-composed religious pieces performed on the radio, this album demonstrates that the sacred song tradition is a vital and dynamic part of Southern music. Harry and Jeanie West bring their Appalachian musical roots to each rendition.

Harry and Jeanie West: Smoky Mountain Ballads

Counterpoint / Esoteric Records

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Country: US
Released: 1956
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk
[Tracklist]
A1 Sing Along Kitty (1:54)
A2 Rambling Boy (2:45)
A3 Watermelon On The Vine (3:24)
A4 The Little Rosewood Casket (3:19)
A5 Black Jack Davie (2:37)
A6 Mother's Only Sleeping (4:21)
A7 I'm Troubled, I'm Troubled (2:25)
A8 Goodbye Maggie (3:23)
A9 Handsome Molly (1:51)
B1 Bringing In The Georgia Mail (2:41)
B2 Little Red Shoes (2:27)
B3 Pretty Polly (4:28)
B4 Working On A Building (2:19)
B5 Lonesome Dove (3:09)
B6 Where The Soul Never Dies (4:18)
B7 Barbara Allen (4:01)
B8 Where Are You Going, Alice (3:48)
[Credits]
Harry West (banjo/mandolin/guitar/vocals) Jeanie West (guitar/vocals) Artie Rose (steel guitar)
[Notes]
No book on the history of American roots music, particularly bluegrass and old-time music would be complete without an entry on the contributions of Harry and Jeanie West. The Wests have been performing as a duo since the late 1940's continuing through to today where they are featured guest performers at the annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival in Asheville, North Carolina. Harry and Jeanie's music is featured on "The High Lonesome Sound of Bluegrass" - the life story of Bill Monroe and the history of bluegrass and old-time music. Their music has also been selected by the Smithsonian Institute as representative of the traditional sound of bluegrass, old-time music and mountain ballads. They have recorded hundreds of songs for various imprints including Prestige, Riverside, Stinson, Folkways and Counterpoint / Esoteric, most of which are out of print and remain highly valued collector's items, including the incredible collection of songs featured here, for the first time on CD.

Classic Southern Gospel from Smithsonian Folkways

Smithsonian Folkways SFW CD 40137

Format: CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 2005
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Stle: Folk, Country, Bluegrass
[Tracklist]
01 I'm Working on a Building: Bill Monroe and His Bluegrass Boys (1:51)
02 No Disappointment in Heaven: Dock Boggs (2:29)
03 Wondrous Love: Old Harp Singers of Eastern Tennessee (2:06)
04 Are You Washed in the Blood?: Red Allen (2:43)
05 What Are They Doing in Heaven Today?: Harry and Jeanie West (2:16)
06 The Lost Soul: The Watson Family (2:57)
07 Hallelujah Side: Ernest V. Stoneman (2:20)
08 Walking in Jerusalem (Just Like John): The Country Gentlemen (2:15)
09 Sinner, You'd Better Get Ready: The Lilly Brothers (2:57)
10 When He Reached Down His Hand For Me: Bill Monroe and His Bluegrass Boys (2:45)
11 Away Over in the Promised Land: The Phipps Family (2:15)
12 No Tears in Heaven: Kilby Snow (2:29)
13 Old Country Church: Tom Morgan (2:49)
14 Glory to the Lamb: The DeBusk-Weaver Family (2:43)
15 Amazing Grace: Clarence Ashley, Clint Howard, Fed Price, Jean Ritchie and Doc Watson (3:54)
16 River of Jordan: The Poplin Family (2:08)
17 Shake Hands with Mother Again: The Allen Brothers (2:54)
18 Gabriel's Call: Hazel and Alice (2:13)
19 What Would You Give in Exchange for Your Soul?: Bill Monroe and Doc Watson (4:26)
20 He Said, If You Love Me, Feed My Sheep): The Stancer Quartet (2:54)
21 I Am a Pilgrim: The Country Gentlemen (2:55)
22 I'm Going to a City: Indian Bottom Association of Old Regular Baptists (3:18)
[Credits]
Compiler & Liner Notes: Kip Lornell
[Notes]
Showcasing some of the best in bluegrass gospel and country gospel from the Smithsonian Folkways archives in a single, special priced album. The music's plain-spoken, direct, and earnest style stokes it with power and appeal, whether performed by widely known marquee-name artists Bill Monroe and the Watson family or by local churchgoers such as the Old Regular Baptists. The spirit of time-worn Southern Gospel music remains as rock-solid as the people who perform it on this moving collection of inspired songs. 28-page booklet with extensive notes. 59 minutes.