North Carolina Mountain Folksongs and Ballads

Artus Moser (1894–1992) was born and raised in western North Carolina. As a college professor, he began collecting Appalachian folk ballads, many of them from his students and their parents.

On this recording, his second for Folkways, his selections include English and Scottish ballads and songs originating in the North Carolina and Tennessee mountains. He accompanies himself on the Appalachian dulcimer, using a simple strumming style that supports and never overwhelms his singing.

Liner notes provide background information about English ballads and the great early collector, Francis James Child, plus information about each song and the song lyrics. Biographical information about Artus Moser is also included.

Track Listing

101	The Blue Bells of Scotland	Artus Moser	01:54
102	Pretty Saro	Artus Moser	02:54
103	A Bed of Primroses	Artus Moser	02:56
104	Get up and Bar the Door	Artus Moser	02:52
105	Gentle Fair Jenny (Child No. 277)	Artus Moser	03:48
106	How the Squire Courted Nancy	Artus Moser	03:53
201	The Cambric Shirt (The Elfin Knight)	Artus Moser	02:35
202	Edward	Artus Moser	03:43
203	Katty Morey (A Clever Fellow)	Artus Moser	01:58
204	Green Grows the Laurel	Artus Moser	02:06
205	I Called but Nobody Answered (My Old Cabin Home)	Artus Moser	02:23
206	Lady Margaret and Sweet William	Artus Moser	03:05