Bluegrass from the Blue Ridge Country Band Music of Virginia

Folkways Records – FS 3832

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1967
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Country, Bluegrass
[Tracklist]
A01 Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss: Wade Ward and Glen Smith (3:42)
A02 Walkin' in the Parlor: Wade Ward and Glen Smith (1:27)
A03 Jenny Put the Kettle On: William Marshall and Glen Smith (3:01)
A04 Soldier's Joy: Wade Ward and Glen Smith (1:53)
A05 Sally Goodin': Wade Ward and Glen Smith (1:16)
A06 John Lover Is Gone: Wade Ward and Glen Smith (2:29)
A07 Cindy: William Marshall and Glen Smith (3:23)
A08 Sally Ann: Wade Ward and Glen Smith (2:05)
A09 Don't Let Your Deal Go Down: Wade and Fields Ward and Glen Smith (3:00)
A10 Ragtime Annie: Wade Ward and Glen Smith (2:26)
B01 Paddy on the Turnpike: Uncle Charlie Higgins, Cliff Caraco, and Kelly Lundy (2:28)
B02 Skip to My Lou: Spud Gravely and Glen Smith (2:15)
B03 John Hardy: Wade and Fields Ward and Glen Smith (3:05)
B04 Cotton Eyed Joe: Spud Gravely and Glen Smith (1:48)
B05 Train on the Island: Wade and Fields Ward and Glen Smith (2:13)
B06 Eighth Day of January: Bruce Mastin, Kyle Cole, and Dale Poe (1:56)
B07 Jesse James: Wade and Fields Ward and Glen Smith (3:10)
B08 Walkin' in My Sleep: The Bluegrass Buddies (2:37)
B09 Banks of the Ohio: Glen Neaves, Jessie Neaves, and Ted Lundy (2:27)
B10 Old Joe Clark: The Bluegrass Buddies (2:50)
[Credits]
Producer and Recorder: Eric H. Davidson and Paul Newman, Recorder: Caleb Ellicott Finch, Designer: Ronald Clyne
[Notes]
Collected in the mountain country of southwestern Virginia by Eric H. Davidson, Paul Newman, and Caleb E. Finch, this recording focuses specifically on the string band music of Grayson and Carroll counties and was intended to give recognition to the intricate instrumental band music which attained high levels of development in the region. Thus, examples of the oldest indigenous band style—as heard on "Western Country"—can be found alongside tracks recorded in later styles such as Irish band music. The liner notes help clarify the relationships between the different string band styles, and chart the course of musical development through half a century of cultural change.

Close to Home: Old Time Music from Mike Seeger's Collection 1952-1967

Smithsonian Folkways – SF CD 40097

Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: 1997
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Old Time
[Tracklist]
01 In the Sweet Bye and Bye: Elizabeth Cotten (1:24)
02 Tie Your Dog, Sally Gal: Will Adam (2:41)
03 Banjo Instrumental: J.C. "Cleve" Sutphin (2:01)
04 Lost Train Blues: V.L. Sutphin (1:16)
05 Shortening Bread: V.L. And Cleve Sutphin (1:45)
06 The Train That Carried My Girl from Town: V.L. And Cleve Sutphin (1:30)
07 Old Gambling Man: J.J. Neece (3:24)
08 John Henry: J.J. Neece, Cleve and V.L. Sutphin (2:16)
09 Shout Little Lulu: Louise Foreacre (0:51)
10 He Will Set Your Fields on Fire: Kilby Snow (2:19)
11 Gather in the Golden Grain: Ernest V. and Hattie Stoneman (0:53)
12 Going to Lay Down My Burdens: Elizabeth White and Gideon Craig (1:42)
13 John Henry: Lesley Riddle (2:26)
14 Pretty Fair Damsel: Clarence Ashley (2:29)
15 It's These Hard Times: Pearly "Grandma" Davis (1:23)
16 Old Time Reel: Pearly "Grandma" Davis and Oliver Davis (2:13)
17 Jackson Schottische: A.L. Hall (2:12)
18 Lone Prairie: Wade Ward (1:36)
19 Molly Put the Kettle On: Wade Ward (1:23)
20 Last Gold Dollar: Edsel Martin and Bill McElreath (1:43)
21 John Henry: Bill and Jean Davis (1:11)
22 Three Nights Drunk (Our Goodman): The Blue Ridge Buddies with E.C. and Orna Ball (2:36)
23 Jimmie Sutton: The Blue Ridge Buddies with E.C. and Orna Ball (1:44)
24 Going to Lay Down My Old Guitar: Snuffy Jenkins and Ira Dimmery (0:59)
25 Black Mountain Rag: The McGee Brothers and Arthur Smith (2:21)
26 A Talk on the World: Clyde Lewis (4:52)
27 Red Wing: Lost John Ray and Walt Koken (0:53)
28 Leather Britches: Eck Robertson and the New Lost City Ramblers (3:02)
29 Blackberry Blossom: Sherman Lawson (2:01)
30 Alabama Gals: Emmett Cole (0:59)
31 Old Joe Clark: George Landers (0:50)
32 Sugar Baby: Dock Boggs (2:41)
33 Queen Sally: Archie Sturgill (1:47)
34 Poor Orphan: Kate Peters Sturgill (3:09)
35 My Virginia Rose: Scott Boatright (2:19)
36 I'm Leaving You: Sara Carter and Maybelle Carter (2:38)
37 He Said If You Love Me, Feed My Sheep: The Stancer Quartet (2:56)
38 I Would Not Live Always: Clarence Ferrill (1:32)
[Credits]
Producer, Recorder, Liner Notes & Photographer: Mike Seeger, Photographer (Cover): Alice Gerrard, Mastering Engineer: Dave Glasser
[Notes]
In the 1950's and sixties musician-collector Mike Seeger, inspired by the great folksong collectors of the 1930's, visited traditional musicians of the rural South. This is his handpicked selection of the recordings made during those visits. Included in the 38 selections are previously unreleased recordings by the well-known Sara & Maybelle Carter, Arthur Smith, Elizabeth Cotten, and Dock Boggs, as well as treasures by lesser-known artists. The enclosed booklet contains photographs and notes on the performance, which include virtuoso fiddle, banjo, and guitar music, unaccompanied ballad singing, and a story-teller entertaining his buddies in a fiddler's convention parking lot.

Masters of Old-time Country Autoharp

Smithsonian Folkways – SFW CD 40115

Format: CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 2006
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk
[Tracklist]
01 Stoney's Waltz: Ernest V. Stoneman (1:56)
02 Sweet Marie: Neriah and Kenneth Benfield (2:00)
03 John Henry: Kilby Snow (2:07)
04 May I Sleep in Your Barn Tonight, Mister?: Kilby Snow (1:37)
05 She'll Be Coming Around the Mountain: Kilby Snow with Wade Ward (1:11)
06 Sweet Sunny South: Ernest V. Stoneman (2:30)
07 Bile'em Cabbage Down: Ernest V. Stoneman (2:02)
08 Marching Through Georgia: Ernest V. Stoneman (1:20)
09 Wreck of Number Nine: Ernest V. Stoneman (2:49)
10 Ella's Grave: Neriah Benfield (1:45)
11 Waltz: Neriah Benfield (1:21)
12 Old Joe Clark: Kenneth Benfield (1:25)
13 Shortening Bread: Kenneth Benfield (1:14)
14 Cindy: Kilby Snow (1:10)
15 Budded Roses: Kilby Snow (1:53)
16 Flop-eared Mule: Kilby Snow (1:50)
17 Home Sweet Home: Kilby Snow (2:31)
18 Springtime Again Little Annie: Ernest V. Stoneman (2:11)
19 Great Reaping Day: Ernest V. Stoneman (2:04)
20 Weeping Willow Tree: Kenneth & Neriah Benfield (1:56)
21 I'm Alone, All Alone: Ernest Stoneman with Mike Seeger (2:48)
22 All I Got's Gone: Ernest Stoneman (2:37)
23 Benfield Hoedown (Idaho Girl): Neriah Benfield (1:07)
24 Bonaparte's Retreat: Kenneth Benfield (1:47)
25 Chinese Breakdown: Neriah and Kenneth Benfield (2:13)
26 Wildwood Flower: Kilby Snow with Mike Seeger (1:22)
27 Tragic Romance: Kilby Snow with Hazel Dickens & Mike Seeger (1:25)
28 Close By: Kilby Snow (2:03)
29 Way Down in the Country: Kenneth Benfield (1:07)
30 Golden Slippers: Kenneth Benfield (2:11)
31 Lights in the Valley: Neriah and Kenneth Benfield (1:25)
32 Chicken Reel: Kilby Snow (0:47)
33 Precious Jewel: Kilby Snow (3:33)
34 Muleskinner Blues: Kilby Snow (2:18)
35 Red River Valley: Kilby and Jim Snow (2:11)
36 Hallelujah Side: Ernest V. Stoneman (2:17)
37 Jacob's Ladder: Kenneth Benfield (1:09)
38 I Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow: Kilby Snow (1:52)
[Credits]
Producer, Recorder, Photographer and Liner Notes: Mike Seeger, Liner Notes: Charles Wolfe, Designer: Sonya Cohen Cramer, Editor: Carla Borden, Product Manager: Mary Monseur, Engineer: Pete Reiniger
[Notes]
The autoharp, invented in the 1870s and a fad in the 1890s, became a virtuoso instrument among the artists featured here as well as other players in the early to mid 20th century. Spirited breakdowns, sentimental and gospel songs—some played as instrumentals—and even a bluegrass song are presented here in this re-release of the only documentary of traditional Southern autoharp players. Includes 14 previously unissued tracks. Recorded, edited, and annotated by Mike Seeger. Song notes by Charles Wolfe. 32-page booklet. 38 tracks; 72 minutes

There is No Eye: Music for Photographs

Smithsonian Folkways – SFW CD 40091

Format: CD, HDCD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 2001
Genre: Blues, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Bluegrass, Blues, Folk, Gospel, Country Blues, Celtic
[Tracklist]
01 Thank You Lord: Gospel Church, Harlem (4:29)
02 If I Had My Way: Reverend Gary Davis (4:46)
03 Have You Ever Been Mistreated: Yvonne Hunter (1:39)
04 I Can't Be Satisfied: Muddy Waters (2:44)
05 Roll On John: Bob Dylan (3:26)
06 Man of Constant Sorrow: Roscoe Holcomb (2:59)
07 Hicks Farewell: Doc Watson and Gaither Carlton (4:31)
08 Come All You Tenderhearted: Carter Stanley (3:38)
09 Young But Growing: Mary Townsley (3:29)
10 TB Blues: Alice Gerrard and Hazel Dickens (3:29)
11 John Henry: Bill Monroe (1:34)
12 Sally Goodin: Eck Robertson (3:42)
13 Twin Sisters: Sidna Myers (0:57)
14 Sally Johnson: Wade Ward and Charlie Higgins (2:15)
15 Pull My Daisy: David Amram Quartet (4:33)
16 So Long: Go: Rufus Cohen and Wade Patterson (3:02)
17 Who'll Water My Flowers?: Last Forever (2:36)
18 Oh Babe, It Ain't No Lie: Elizabeth Cotten (2:07)
19 Ramblin' Round: Woody Guthrie (2:17)
20 Love My Darling-O: Alan Lomax (1:56)
21 Buck Creek Girls: The New Lost City Ramblers (3:01)
22 Paloma Blanca: Huayno Stringband (2:20)
23 Kitchen Girl: Sweets Mill Band (The Arkansas Sheiks) (2:42)
[Credits]
Compiler, Producer, Liner Notes and Photographer: John Cohen, Coordinator: Mary Monseur, Designer: Visual Dialogue, Editor: Carla Borden, Engineer: Pete Reiniger
[Notes]
In Music For Photographs, photographer, film maker, folklorist and musician John Cohen (of the New Lost City Ramblers) presents some of the finest American roots recordings ever made. On their own, these songs are authentic and captivating. Yet, they are only one half of a conceptual whole—Cohen has also released a book of photographs, There is No Eye, showcasing the musicians featured here as well as many others. Experienced together, the music and the photographs create new dimensions of possibility in our collective drive to understand and appreciate people's music. Includes unreleased music from Rev. Gary Davis and Bob Dylan, as well as classic tracks from Woody Guthrie, Roscoe Holcomb, Bill Monroe, Carter Stanley, Muddy Waters, and many more. 32-page booklet, exquisite photos, extensive notes, 68 minutes.

Mountain Music Played on the Autoharp

Folkways Records FA-2365

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1962
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Country, Field Recording, Bluegrass, Folk
[Tracklist]
A01 Stoney's Waltz: Ernest V. Stoneman (2:09)
A02 Sweet Marie: Neriah and Kenneth Benfield (2:04)
A03 May I Sleep in Your Barn Tonight, Mister?: Kilby Snow (1:41)
A04 She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain: Kilby Snow and Wade Ward (1:15)
A05 Flop-Eared Mule: Kilby Snow (2:01)
A06 Bile Them Cabbage Down: Ernest V. Stoneman (2:40)
A07 All I Got's Gone: Ernest Stoneman (2:40)
A08 Ella's Grave: Neriah and Kenneth Benfield (1:50)
A09 Shortenin' Bread: Kenneth Benfield (1:18)
A10 Old Joe Clark: Kenneth Benfield (1:30)
A11 Waltz: Neriah Benfield (1:24)
A12 Precious Jewel: Kilby Snow (3:38)
A13 Ain't Going to Work Tomorrow: Kilby Snow (1:56)
B01 Muleskinner Blues: Kilby Snow (2:22)
B02 John Henry: Kilby Snow (3:35)
B03 Weeping Willow Tree: Neriah and Kenneth Benfield (2:00)
B04 Wreck of Number Nine: Ernest V. Stoneman (2:52)
B05 Red River Valley: Kilby Snow (2:15)
B06 The Great Reaping Day: Ernest V. Stoneman (2:06)
B07 I'm Alone, All Alone: Ernest V. Stoneman (2:50)
B08 Jacob's Ladder: Kenneth Benfield (1:12)
B09 Way Down in the Country: Kenneth Benfield (1:00)
B20 Benfield Hoedown (Idaho Girl): Neriah Benfield (1:12)
B21 Wildwood Flower: Kilby Snow (1:27)
B22 Tragic Romance: Kilby Snow (1:33)
[Credits]
Ernest V. Stoneman (autoharp/vocals) Kenneth Benfield (autoharp) Neriah Benfield (autoharp) Kilby Snow (autoharp) Wade Ward (banjo) Mike Seeger (banjo/guitar) Hazel Dickens (guitar)
Recorder and Producer: Mike Seeger
[Notes]
First patented in 1881 by German instrument repairman Charles Zimmerman, the autoharp first reached popularity as a novelty instrument. By 1900, while that fad had passed, the autoharp found an enduring home in the southern mountains. This compilation features a variety of performers, as well as extensive biographical notes about each contributor.

Legends of Old-Time Music: Fifty Years of County Records

County Records‎ COUNTY-6001

Format: 4-CD, Compilation, Box Set
Country: US
Released: 2015
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Country, Old Time
[Tracklist]
Disc One
101 June Apple: Wade Ward (2:25)
102 Stillhouse: Fred Cockerham And Kyle Creed (2:24)
103 As Time Draws Near: Tommy Jarrell (2:36)
104 Susanna Gal: Camp Creek Boys (2:09)
105 Jimmy Sutton: George Stoneman (2:01)
106 Fortune: Otis Burris And The Mountain Ramblers (2:47)
107 Home Sweet Home: E.C. Ball And Blair Reedy (2:28)
108 Cluck Old Hen: Fred Cockerham And Kyle Creed (1:34)
109 Pretty Little Girl: Benton Flippen And The Smokey Mountain Boys (2:02)
110 Charming Betsy: Gaither Carlton (2:04)
111 Cripple Creek: Wade Ward (2:20)
112 Way Down In My Soul: E. C. Ball And The Friendly Gospel Singers (2:51)
113 Ducks On The Millpond: Kyle Creed (1:16)
114 Sweet Boy's Tune: George Stoneman (2:06)
115 Cousin Sally Brown: Willard Watson (2:00)
116 Step-Back Cindy: Fred Cockerham And Kyle Creed (2:07)
117 Peacock Rag: E.C. Ball And Blair Reedy (1:21)
118 Hollyding: Wade Ward (2:06)
119 Old Wandering Boy: Eldridge Montgomery (2:40)
120 Alabama Gals: Kyle Creed And Bobby Patterson (2:18)
121 Pretty Saro: Gaither Carlton (3:10)
122 Sweet Sunny South: Oscar Jenkins, Fred Cockerham, Shag Stanley (1:34)
123 Roustabout: Fred Cockerham (2:34)
124 Dan Carter Waltz: Oscar Jenkins And Shag Stanley (2:48)
125 Buster Crouse's Tune: Kyle Creed (1:13)
126 Troubles & Trials: E. C. Ball And The Friendly Gospel Singers (2:31)
127 Fortune: Tommy Jarrell And Fred Cockerham (1:56)
128 June Apple: Camp Creek Boys (2:37)
Disk Two
201 Fortune: Camp Creek Boys (2:33)
202 John Brown's Dream: Tommy Jarrell (3:27)
203 Johnson Boys: Lily May Ledford (1:08)
204 Little Satchel: Fred Cockerham (3:27)
205 Sally Ann: Ernest East And The Pine Ridge Boys (2:52)
206 Ebenezer: The Russell Family (2:58)
207 White Oak Mountain: Lily May Ledford And Rosie Ledford (2:17)
208 Jake Gillie: Oscar Wright (2:14)
209 Greasy String: Tommy Jarrell (2:41)
210 Shady Grove: Sidna Myers And Fulton Myers (1:43)
211 Elkhorn Ridge: Oscar Wright (3:09)
212 Sally Ann: Oscar Jenkins And Fred Cockerham (2:46)
213 Wild Bill Jones: Lily May Ledford (2:48)
214 Old Suzanna: The Russell Family (2:58)
215 Green Back Dollar: Ernest East And The Pine Ridge Boys (3:00)
216 John Henry: Glen Smith (1:32)
217 Cumberland Gap: Esker Hutchins (0:58)
218 When Sorrows Encompass Me Around: Tommy Jarrell (4:14)
219 Kitty Kline: Oscar Wright (2:44)
220 Sail Away Ladies: The Russell Family (2:50)
221 Red Rocking Chair: Lily May Ledford (1:55)
222 Richmond: Ernest East And The Pine Ridge Boys (2:06)
223 Cumberland Gap: Fred Cockerham (1:34)
224 Puncheon Floor: Esker Hutchins And Shag Stanley (2:45)
225 Heaven's Light Is Shining: H.O. Jenkins (2:48)
226 Lee County Blues: Fred Cockerham (3:18)
227 John Henry: Lily May Ledford (1:15)
228 Sail Away Ladies: Kyle Creed And Bobby Patterson (1:55)
Disk Three
301 Johnny Don't Get Drunk: John Ashby And The Free State Ramblers (2:43)
302 Big Eyed Rabbit: Matokie Slaughter (2:17)
303 Old Jake Gillie: The Korn Kutters (2:18)
304 Will You Miss Me: Joe Carter And Janette Carter (2:28)
305 Flying Clouds: Grey Craig And The New North Carolina Ramblers (2:52)
306 John Hardy: Glen Smith (1:15)
307 The Old Ark's A-Moving: The Kimble Family (2:10)
308 Cleveland Is Elected: Jim Willie Pruitt And The New North Carolina Ramblers (2:16)
309 Kitty & I: Joe Carter And Janette Carter (2:45)
310 Mitchell Blues: Steve Ledford (2:27)
311 Johnny's Gone To War: Matokie Slaughter (2:08)
312 Old True Love: Dan Tate (3:29)
313 Train On The Island: The Kimble Family (2:20)
314 Lynchburg Town: Grey Craig And The New North Carolina Ramblers (2:57)
315 Free State Hornpipe: John Ashby And The Free State Ramblers (3:11)
316 Sourwood Mountain: Kyle Creed And Bobby Patterson (1:44)
317 Anchored In Love: Joe Carter And Janette Carter (2:29)
318 Little Brown Jug: Beverly Thompson And Mildred Thompson (1:21)
319 99 Years: Steve Ledford (2:51)
320 Mississippi Sawyer: Leake Caudle And Oscar Jenkins (2:24)
321 Sweet Story Of Old: Joe Carter And Janette Carter (2:43)
322 Twin Sisters: Sidna Myers (1:39)
323 Fox Chase Reel: John Ashby And The Free State Ramblers (2:59)
324 Little Johnny's Gone To War: The Kimble Family (2:20)
325 Big Eyed Rabbit: Steve Ledford (2:38)
326 Arkansas Traveler: Matokie Slaughter (2:37)
327 Take A Moment & Live: E. C. Ball And The Friendly Gospel Singers (2:54)
328 Too Young To Marry: Grey Craig And The New North Carolina Ramblers (2:40)
Disk Four
401 Sally Ann Johnson: Clark Kessinger (2:22)
402 The Wearing Of The Green: Will Keys (1:35)
403 Brushy Fork Of John's Creek: Art Stamper (4:53)
404 Jenny Hang The Kettle On: Virgil Anderson (2:44)
405 Five Miles From Town: Clyde Davenport (2:35)
406 Richmond: Otis Burris (2:22)
407 Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow: Lily May Ledford And The Coon Creek Girls (2:10)
408 Lost Gander: Dee Hicks (1:50)
409 Three Forks Of Sandy: Clark Kessinger (1:20)
410 Bed Bug Blues: Virgil Anderson (2:54)
411 Cold Frosty Morning: Melvin Wine (1:04)
412 Chinquapin Hunting: Will Keys (2:05)
413 Goodbye Girls, I'm Going To Boston: Art Stamper (3:49)
414 Old Mister Rabbit: Clyde Davenport (2:00)
415 Old Jimmy Sutton: Kyle Creed And Bobby Patterson (0:45)
416 Man Of Constant Sorrow: Delta Hicks (1:18)
417 Snake Chapman's Tune: Will Keys (2:03)
418 Durang's Hornpipe: Clark Kessinger (2:03)
419 Standing On The Promises: E. C. Ball And The Friendly Gospel Singers (2:35)
420 Old Horse And Buggy-O: Art Stamper (3:52)
421 Coal Creek March: Clyde Davenport (1:22)
422 You've Been Gone So Long: Virgil Anderson (3:26)
423 Moon Behind The Hill: Melvin Wine (2:57)
424 Shout Lulu: Dee Hicks (3:15)
425 Brushy Fork Of John's Creek: Hiram Stamper (2:01)
426 Poca River Blues: Clark Kessinger (2:24)
427 Skipping Through The Frost And Snow: Clyde Troxell (2:42)
428 Devil's Dream: Clark Kessinger (2:09)
429 Arkansas Traveler: Wade Ward And Glen Smith (1:56)
[Credits]
Executive-Producer: David Freeman, Producer: Charlie Faurot and Christopher King, Designer: David Lynch, Liner Notes: Barry Poss, Bobby Fulcher, Charlie Faurot, David Freeman and Kinney Rorrer, Transferred: David Glasser
[Notes]
Legends of Old-Time Music: Fifty Years of County Records is a deluxe 4-CD box set that contains one hundred thirteen old-time performances recorded for County Records from the 1960s to the 1990s. Originally issued primarily on LP, most of these tracks have never been released on CD. Thirty of the tracks are previously unreleased and heard for their very first time in this edition. Collected and recorded by Charlie Faurot, Bobby Fulcher, Rich Nevins, Barry Poss and others, these performances are among the very best old-time recordings made by 'true-vine' musicians. Legendary performers include: John Ashby, E.C. Ball, Fred Cockerham, Kyle Creed, Tommy Jarrell, Clark Kessinger, Steve Ledford, Hiram Stamper, Wade Ward, Melvin Wine and many others. This set contains a 28-page booklet with notes by Kinney Rorrer, annotations by the late Charlie Faurot and Kinney Rorrer, several unpublished photos of musicians and essays by contributors to this collection.

Traditional Music From Grayson And Carroll Counties: Songs, Tunes with Fiddle, Banjo and Band

Folkways Records FS-3811

Format: Vinyl, Album, Mono
Country: US
Released: 1962
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk, Bluegrass, Old Time
[Tracklist]
A01 Cluck Old Hen: Vester Jones (3:22)
A02 Soldier's Joy: Glen Smith (2:51)
A03 Polly Put the Kettle On: Glen Smith (2:04)
A04 Ida Red: Wade Ward (1:29)
A05 Devilish Mary: Glen Neaves, Roscoe Russell, and Ivor Melton (2:28)
A06 Old Jimmy Sutton: Vester Jones (2:49)
A07 Fire in the Mountain: Glen and Frank Smith (1:21)
A08 Old Ruby (Old Reuben): Vester Jones (3:26)
A09 Little Love: Glen Smith (2:42)
A10 Sourwood Mountain: Wade Ward (1:07)
A11 Poor Ellen Smith: Vester Jones (2:25)
A12 Mississippi Sawyer: Glen and Frank Smith: (1:56)
A13 Pretty Polly: Ed Spencer (1:29)
B01 Katy Cline: Vester Jones (2:19)
B02 Cindy: Glen Smith (2:10)
B03 Ground Hog: Vester Jones (2:27
B04 Hell Among the Yearlings (Hell Amongst the Yearlings): Glen Smith (2:03)
B05 Sugar Hill: Ed Spencer (1:08)
B06 Old Joe Clark: Vester Jones (2:18)
B07 Johnson Boys: Glen Smith (2:50)
B08 Cripple Creek: Wade Ward (1:06)
B09 Tom Dooley: Glen Neaves, Roscoe Russell, and Ivor Melton (2:12)
B10 Fortune: Glen Smith (3:35)
B11 Pretty Little Willow / Sugarfoot Rag (medley): Glen Smith (1:40)
B12 Sally Goodin': Vester Jones (2:24)
B13 Old Jimmy Sutton: Glen Smith (2:05)
B14 Handsome Molly: Glen Neaves and Roscoe Russell (2:52)
[Credits]
Recorder & Producer: Eric H. Davidson & Paul Newman
[Notes]
Bordering each other in southwestern Virginia, Grayson and Carroll counties have a distinctive musical heritage. An important banjo technique, variously called "clawhammer," "flailing the banjo," or "thumbnoting," captured the interest of collectors Eric Davidson and Paul Newman, who set out to record examples of this indigenous style. Recorded between 1958 and 1961, the songs and tunes are believed to be representative of the traditional musical heritage of the area. How do we know? According to elderly locals, the style of the music on this album is similar to what they remember as far back as their grandparents’ day. Liner notes include a social and musical history of Grayson and Carroll counties, song notes and lyrics, and performer biographies.

Country Music Fields and Wade Ward Recorded in Galax Virginia

Biograph Records RC-6002

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: United states
Released: 1968
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk, & Country
[Tracklist]
A1 Riley And Spencer (3:18)
A2 Winkin' Eye (2:03)
A3 Little Birdie (2:15)
A4 One Eyed Sam (2:17)
A5 Sweet William (4:07)
A6 Hobo John (2:50)
B1 The Allen Clan (4:14)
B2 Cold Icy Floor 2:32
B3 Cruel Slavery Days (2:26)
B4 Round Town Girls (1:50)
B5 John Hardy (1:17)
B6 Don't Let Your Deal Go Down (2:50)
B7 Wade's Fox Chase (2:00)
[Credits]
Fields Ward (guitar/vocals) Wade Ward (banjo/vocals) Jimmy Edmonds & John Rector (fiddles)
Liner Notes and Photography:Richard Nevins, Producer: Arnold S. Caplin

Ballads And Songs Of The Blue Ridge Mountains

Asch Records‎ AH-3831

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: United States
Released: 1968
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Country, Folk
[Tracklist]
A1 The Hanging of Georgie: Paul Joines (1:34)
A2 Returning Sweetheart: Sarah Hawkes (1:54)
A3 Barbry Allen: Granny Porter and Wade Ward (2:43)
A4 The Young Men and Maids: Paul Joines (2:19)
A5 The Green Willow Tree: Paul Joines (4:21)
A6 Ho Lilly Ho: Sarah Hawkes (2:15)
A7 Walkin' in the Parlor: Kilby Reeves (1:22)
A8 Little Sparrow: Sarah Hawkes (1:50)
A9 County Jail: Kilby Reeves (1:50)
A10 Warfare is A-Raging: Aunt Polly Joines (1:22)
A11 Pig in a Pen: Spud Gravely and Glen Smith (2:31)
A12 Roving Ranger: Paul Joines (2:52)
B1 Pretty Polly: The Cruel Ship's Carpenter (2:09)
B2 George Allen: Lady Alice (1:16)
B3 Roving Gambler: Hobart and Larry Delp with Joe Kyles (2:28)
B4 Ten Thousand Miles: Ruby Vass (3:22)
B5 1809: Glen Neaves (3:12)
B6 Little Maggie: Ivor Melton, Cullen Galyean and Claudine Lambert (3:36)
B7 Death Of The Lawson Family: Glen Neaves (1:55)
B8 Lonesome Day: Ruby Vass (2:13)
B9 Budded Roses: Paul Jones and Cliff Evans (2:35)
[Credits]
Liner Notes: Eric Davidson and Paul Newman
[Notes]
Stemming from a want to preserve the dwindling unique oral traditions of the Blue Ridge Mountain back-country region, Eric Davidson, Paul Newman and Caleb Finch performed field recordings of songs that exemplified the evolution of ballads in the region, creating an anthology of music that characterized the musical mountain traditions. Originating from folk music of the British Isles, many of the songs are performed with little or no instrumental accompaniment. These beautiful archaic folk melodies have retained their roots in the ballad and lament tradition, sung here by both men and women (traditionally ballads were sung only by women) with occasional lively banjo accompaniments.