093074011522

Masters Of Old-time Country Autoharp

Various Artists

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Cat No: SFW40115
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Release Date:  25 April 2006

Label:  Smithsonian Folkways

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  093074011522

Genres:  Folk  

  • Description

    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.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Stoney's Waltz - Ernest Stoneman
      • 2. Sweet Marie - Neriah & Kenneth Benfield
      • 3. John Henry - Kilby Snow
      • 4. May I Sleep In Your Barn Tonight, Mister? - Kilby Snow
      • 5. She'll Be Coming Around The Mountain - Kilby Snow
      • 6. Sweet Sunny South - Ernest Stoneman
      • 7. Bile 'Em Cabbage Down - Ernest Stoneman
      • 8. Marching Through Georgia - Ernest Stoneman
      • 9. Wreck Of Number Nine - Ernest 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
      • 15. Budded Roses - Kilby Snow
      • 16. Flop-Eared Mule - Kilby Snow
      • 17. Home Sweet Home - Kilby Snow
      • 18. Springtime Again Little Annie - Ernest Stoneman
      • 19. Great Reapinig Day - Ernest Stoneman
      • 20. Weepinig Willow Tree - Neriah & Kenneth Benfield
      • 21. I'm Alone, All Alone - Ernest Stoneman
      • 22. All I Got's Gone - Ernest Stoneman
      • 23. Benfield Hoedown (Idaho Girl) - Neriah Benfield
      • 24. Bonaparte's Retreat - Kenneth Benfield
      • 25. Chinese Breakdown - Neriah & Kenneth Benfield
      • 26. Wildwood Flower - Kilby Snow
      • 27. Tragic Romance - Kilby Snow
      • 28. Close By - Kilby Snow
      • 29. Way Down In The Country - Kenneth Benfield
      • 30. Golden Slippers - Kenneth Benfield
      • 31. Lights In The Valley - Neriah & Kenneth Benfield
      • 32. Chicken Reed - Kilby Snow
      • 33. Precious Jewel - Kilby Snow
      • 34. Muleskinner Blues - Kilby Snow
      • 35. Red River Valley - Kilby & Jim Snow
      • 36. Hallelujah Side - Ernest Stoneman
      • 37. Jacob's Ladder - Kenneth Benfield
      • 38. Ain't Going To Work Tomorrow - Kilby Snow

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