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Brushwood (Songs & Stories)

Norman Blake assisted by Nancy Blake
Brushwood (Songs & Stories)
From celebrated American roots musician Norman Blake, Brushwood is a collection of original old time-inspired songs and rags. Played on instruments that date to as far back as 1907, the selections on Brushwood—though composed in the 21st century—would sound at home paired with any of Blake’s traditional recordings, or even the hillbilly 78s that first inspired him. On Brushwood, Blake’s ability to synthesize and build from the tradition of American roots music is abundantly clear, offering impressive and exciting compositions masterfully performed.

Track Listing

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The Countess Lola Montez Norman Blake 04:02
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102
How the Weary World Wears Away Norman Blake with Nancy Blake 03:29
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103
Bunk Johnson (Trumpet Man) Norman Blake 02:56
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104
High Rollers Norman Blake with Nancy Blake 02:58
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105
Generic Rag Norman Blake 04:01
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106
Waitin' for the Mail and Social Security Norman Blake 03:51
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107
The Lantern Thru the Fog Norman Blake 02:52
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108
There's a Storm Somewhere Norman Blake with Nancy Blake 04:43
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109
Newsome Gap Rag Norman Blake 02:57
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110
The Truth Will Stand (When This World's on Fire) Norman Blake with Nancy Blake 02:57
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111
Sweet Banks of Flowers (Georgie's Vision) Norman Blake 02:49
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112
Look Away, So Far Away Norman Blake with Nancy Blake 04:37
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113
The Fate of Oliver Curtis Perry (Empire State Train Robber) Norman Blake 04:24
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114
The Target Shooter Norman Blake 03:52
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115
Fiddlin' Peg Leg Jackson on the Mourner's Bench Norman Blake 03:32
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116
The Nameless Photograph Norman Blake 01:43
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117
Cripple Charlie Clark Norman Blake 02:50
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118
The Wreck on the Western & Atlantic (At Willowdale Curve) Norman Blake 03:43
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119
Stay Down on the Farm Norman Blake 01:49