Wood, Wire & Words

Nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Traditional Folk Album, Wood, Wire & Words was old-time country legend Norman Blake’s first album of entirely original compositions in more than three decades. On this release, Blake masterfully presents twelve selections composed of two rags, one march, and eight songs. Serving primarily as the album’s sole performer, Blake is direct and enthralling, while his original works seamlessly bring a centuries-old songwriting style into the present day. Wood, Wire & Words was originally released by Plectrafone in 2015.

Track Listing

101	Savannah Rag	Norman Blake	03:30
102	The Incident at Condra’s Switch	Norman Blake	03:47
103	The Keeper of the Government Light on the River	Norman Blake	05:00
104	The New Dawning Day	Norman Blake	03:23
105	There’s a One Way Road to Glory	Norman Blake with Nancy Blake	04:08
106	Farewell Francisco Madero	Norman Blake	04:53
107	Blake’s Rag	Norman Blake	03:41
108	Joseph Thompson Hare on the Old Natchez Trace	Norman Blake	04:06
109	Grady Forester’s Store and Cotton Gin	Norman Blake	05:00
110	Chattanooga Rag	Norman Blake	02:42
111	Black Bart	Norman Blake	04:22
112	Cloverdale Plantation March	Norman Blake	04:30