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Masters of Old-time Country Autoharp

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Masters of Old-time Country Autoharp

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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.

Track Listing:

Disc 1:
  1. Stoney's Waltz - Ernest V. Stoneman
  2. Sweet Marie - Neriah & Kenneth Benfield
  3. John Henry - Kilby Snow (previously unreleased)
  4. May I Sleep in Your Barn Tonight, Mister- - Kilby Snow
  5. She'll Be Coming Around the Mountain - Kilby Snow/Wade Ward
  6. Sweet Sunny South - Ernest V. Stoneman (previously unreleased)
  7. Bile 'Em Cabbage Down - Ernest V. Stoneman
  8. Marching Through Georgia - Ernest V. Stoneman (previously unreleased)
  9. Wreck of Number Nine - Ernest V. Stoneman
  10. Ella's Grave - Neriah Benfield
  11. Waltz - Neriah Benfield
  12. Old Joe Clark - Kenneth Benfield
  13. Shortening Bread - Kenneth Benfield
  14. Cindy - Kilby Snow (previously unreleased)
  15. Budded Roses - Kilby Snow (previously unreleased)
  16. Flop-Eared Mule - Kilby Snow (previously unreleased)
  17. Home Sweet Home - Kilby Snow (previously unreleased)
  18. Springtime Again Little Annie - Ernest V. Stoneman (previously unreleased)
  19. Great Reaping Day - Ernest V. Stoneman
  20. Weeping Willow Tree - Neriah & Kenneth Benfield
  21. I'm Alone, All Alone - Ernest V. Stoneman/Mike Seeger
  22. All I Got's Gone - Ernest V. Stoneman
  23. Benfield Hoedown (Idaho Girl) - Neriah Benfield
  24. Bonaparte's Retreat - Kenneth Benfield (previously unreleased)
  25. Chinese Breakdown - Neriah & Kenneth Benfield (previously unreleased)
  26. Wildwood Flower - Joseph Webster/Kilby Snow/Mike Seeger
  27. Tragic Romance - Hazel Dickens/Kilby Snow/Mike Seeger
  28. Close By - Kilby Snow (previously unreleased)
  29. Way Down in the Country - Kenneth Benfield
  30. Golden Slippers - Kenneth Benfield (previously unreleased)
  31. Lights in the Valley - Neriah & Kenneth Benfield (previously unreleased)
  32. Chicken Reel - Kilby Snow (previously unreleased)
  33. Precious Jewel - Kilby Snow
  34. Muleskinner Blues - Kilby Snow
  35. Red River Valley - Jim Snow/Kilby Snow
  36. Hallelujah Slide - Ernest V. Stoneman
  37. Jacob's Ladder - Kenneth Benfield
  38. Ain't Going to Work Tomorrow - Kilby Snow
Release date NZ
April 12th, 2010
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Label
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Number of Discs
1
Producer
Original Release Year
2006
Box Dimensions (mm)
142x125x10
UPC
093074011522
Product ID
6227171

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