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Masters of Old-Time Country Autoharp

Various Artists
Masters of Old-Time Country Autoharp 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.

Track Listing

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Stoney’s Waltz Ernest Stoneman 01:56
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Sweet Marie Neriah and Kenneth Benfield 02:00
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John Henry Kilby Snow 02:07
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May I Sleep in Your Barn Tonight, Mister? Kilby Snow 01:37
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She’ll Be Coming Around the Mountain Kilby Snow with Wade Ward 01:11
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Sweet Sunny South Ernest Stoneman 02:30
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Bile ‘em Cabbage Down Ernest Stoneman 02:02
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Marching Through Georgia Ernest Stoneman 01:20
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Wreck of Number Nine Ernest Stoneman 02:49
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Ella’s Grave Neriah Benfield 01:45
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Waltz Neriah Benfield 01:21
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Old Joe Clark Kenneth Benfield 01:25
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Shortening Bread Kenneth Benfield 01:14
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Cindy Kilby Snow 01:10
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Budded Roses Kilby Snow 01:53
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Flop-Eared Mule Kilby Snow 01:50
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Home Sweet Home Kilby Snow 02:31
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Springtime Again Little Annie Ernest Stoneman 02:11
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Great Reaping Day Ernest Stoneman 02:04
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Weeping Willow Tree Neriah and Kenneth Benfield 01:56
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I’m Alone, All Alone Ernest Stoneman with Mike Seeger 02:48
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All I Got’s Gone Ernest Stoneman 02:37
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Benfield Hoedown (Idaho Girl) Neriah Benfield 01:07
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Bonaparte’s Retreat Kenneth Benfield 01:47
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Chinese Breakdown Neriah and Kenneth Benfield 02:13
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Wildwood Flower Kilby Snow with Mike Seeger 01:22
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Tragic Romance Kilby Snow with Hazel Dickens and Mike Seeger 01:25
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Close By Kilby Snow 02:03
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Way Down in the Country Kenneth Benfield 01:07
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Golden Slippers Kenneth Benfield 02:11
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Lights in the Valley Neriah and Kenneth Benfield 01:25
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Chicken Reel Kilby Snow 00:47
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Precious Jewel Kilby Snow 03:33
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Muleskinner Blues Kilby Snow 02:18
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Red River Valley Kilby and Jim Snow 02:11
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Hallelujah Side Ernest Stoneman 02:17
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Jacob’s Ladder Kenneth Benfield 01:09
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I Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow Kilby Snow 01:52