Lawrence Older of Middle Grove, NY
A machinist and woodsman, Lawrence Older was born in Middle Grove, New York, a town in the southern Adirondacks. Having learned most of his songs from his parents, his repertoire is part of a family tradition with roots as far back as the early 19th Century. Featuring several songs, fiddle tunes, and ballads (including five Child ballads), this record demonstrates the richness of mountain music north of Appalachia.
Track Listing
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Once More A-Lumbering Go | Lawrence Older | 2:19 | |
102
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Randy Riley (Child 278) | Lawrence Older | 2:43 | |
103
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Bonnet Trimmed in Blue | Lawrence Older | 1:03 | |
104
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Jed Hobson | Lawrence Older | 1:38 | |
105
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Flim-a-Lim-a-Lee (Child 2) | Lawrence Older | 2:40 | |
106
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Devil's Dream | Lawrence Older | 1:06 | |
107
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Woman from Yorkshire | Lawrence Older | 2:04 | |
108
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My Old Brown Coat and Me | Lawrence Older | 2:35 | |
109
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Not Far from Ballston | Lawrence Older | 1:44 | |
110
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Bonaparte's March | Lawrence Older | 0:53 | |
111
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Old Shoes and Leggings | Lawrence Older | 1:40 | |
112
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Gypsy Davy (Child 200) | Lawrence Older | 1:02 | |
113
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Frog in the Spring | Lawrence Older | 2:10 | |
114
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Johnny Randall (Child 12) | Lawrence Older | 1:42 | |
115
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Bonnie Black Bess | Lawrence Older | 4:17 | |
116
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Ce Pouflas | Lawrence Older | 0:58 | |
117
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En Roulante | Lawrence Older | 0:43 | |
118
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La Bastrinque | Lawrence Older | 0:51 | |
119
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Jim Along Josie | Lawrence Older | 0:46 | |
120
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Pat Malone | Lawrence Older | 1:53 | |
121
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Peg and Awl | Lawrence Older | 1:34 | |
122
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Johnson's Road | Lawrence Older | 1:19 | |
123
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Elder Bordee (Child 167) | Lawrence Older | 3:55 | |
124
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Derby Ram | Lawrence Older | 1:41 |