So I finally got around to dropping the ducats for this collection of songs from the late 20s early 30 and I have to say it’s well worth it.
It was initially released in the early 50s and had a huge influence on the folk singers like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez. I can’t really do this thing justice, better to read a few articles about it if you have time.
http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/2002/jul/anthology/
http://expectingrain.com/dok/cd/97/anthology.html
And here are a few cuts from the joint:
Stackalee – Frank Hutchinson (1927)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryIUhW7Zw58
John The Revelator – Blind Willie Johnson (1930)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_veQRT7bus
See That My Grave Is Kept Clean – Blind Lemon Jefferson (1928)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLGIY0LYOgo
Frankie – Mississippi John Hurt (1928)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzMC-8oYzME
There’s a ton more, the thing is six discs total. Anyways, well worth the loot if it’s your kind of thing. Or I imagine you can steal it off the internet, *pretty sure* the guys who made these songs are all quite dead now.
I heard about that show he does on the satellite, I can only imagine the depth of knowledge the holmes possesses.
A few more I found:
The Wagoner’s Lad – Buell Kazee (1928)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TVm-yoNyd4&feature=PlayList&p=F9D24A1CFE2142AE&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=3
Peg And Awl – Carolina Tar Heels (1929)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHUWl_bklQg
i dont have that collection, but i do have all the songs you posted. looking at the track listing, i recognize about 30-40% of them, i wouldnt be surprised if i actually have about 70-80% of them. looks like a great collection. people need to pick this type of music up, much of it is still very fresh, especially if you dont mind a little of the old hiss and pop.
edit: sal- would that be the "bad man ballads" from the alan lomax southern journey collections? i love that one.
February 28th, 2010 at 6:43 am
You know me, I’m one of the few big folk fans on here. You introduced me to something I never checked out, thank you so much.
I’ll really like this. Listening to some of the songs right now.
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February 28th, 2010 at 6:54 am
terrific songs JJ
I’m going to enjoy listening to the links you provided..
I don’t think you get XM/Sirius radio out where you are… but I’ve been really digging the Bob Dylan Theme Time radio show hosted by ole Zimmerman himself!
He spins stories and records.. everything from 70s pop to obscure big band recordings and old blues and folk lost classics… and do you know what? not a single song I went looking for from his show could I find on You Tube… but I found a couple of the artists…
hang on a sec I’ll get you a couple of links…
this is not folk… but who cares… this cooks!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEpIWmIdfBI
Roy Milton- Rhythm Cocktail
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-LP0r_KKEw
Muddy Waters – Can’t Get No Grindin’
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXNfbnMFoGE&feature=related
Mississippi John Hurt- Candy Man blues
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February 28th, 2010 at 7:02 am
i dont have that collection, but i do have all the songs you posted. looking at the track listing, i recognize about 30-40% of them, i wouldnt be surprised if i actually have about 70-80% of them. looks like a great collection. people need to pick this type of music up, much of it is still very fresh, especially if you dont mind a little of the old hiss and pop.
edit: sal- would that be the "bad man ballads" from the alan lomax southern journey collections? i love that one.
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February 28th, 2010 at 7:15 am
One of the many things I can thank my dad for…
A great compilation, which aside from being very influential, is great music also. I’ve spent many a car trip listening to these songs. Not so sure about the murder and death ballads compilation he got, though.
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