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Classic Mountain Songs from Smithsonian Folkways

Various Artists
Classic Mountain Songs from Smithsonian Folkways
Classic Mountain Songs From Smithsonian Folkways Recordings showcases a handful of the greatest mountain ballads as performed by some of the most influential folk singers and songwriters of the 20th century. This collection features many classic performances from a wide variety of regional instrumental and song styles. These diverse styles and songs from the mountain communities of North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee include old-time fiddle and banjo pieces, early bluegrass, and traditional ballads, with a special emphasis on Appalachian vocal traditions. Doc and Merle Watson, Roscoe Holcomb, Clarence Ashley, and Dock Boggs are just a few of the revered roots artists who appear on this stellar compilation. This album is essential for both old and new fans of American mountain music. Compiled and annotated by Jeff Place.

Track Listing

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Doug Wallin
03:06
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102
Dock Boggs
02:53
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103
Indian Bottom Association
05:27
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104
George Davis
03:07
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105
Lesley Riddle
02:27
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106
Marion Sumner
00:55
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107
Doc and Merle Watson
02:42
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108
Ola Belle Reed
03:05
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109
Pete Steele
01:27
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110
Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard
02:45
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111
Sam McGee
02:48
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112
Clarence Ashley
02:36
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113
Berzilla Wallin
05:07
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114
Wade Ward
00:56
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115
Dillard Chandler
02:26
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116
Bascom Lamar Lunsford
03:22
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117
Roscoe Holcomb
02:02
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118
Kilby Snow
01:27
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119
Jean Ritchie
05:04
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120
Doc Watson, Fred Price and Clint Howard
02:57
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121
Ernest V. Stoneman
02:51
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122
The Phipps Family
04:02
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123
Norman Edmonds
02:06
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124
Horton Barker
04:16