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.