Rising Sun Melodies

Ola Belle Reed was a trailblazing force for women in bluegrass music, an Appalachian woman of hard-earned talent and generous ways who delivered honest music sung from the heart. Her songs "I've Endured," "High on the Mountain," "My Epitaph," and many others forge real-life experiences into music steeled with determination, family tradition, and commanding presence. Classic tracks from the Smithsonian Folkways and Smithsonian Folklife Festival archives remind us why the light of Ola Belle's music shines brightly to this day. 8 previously unreleased tracks, 40-page booklet with photos, 61 minutes.

Track Listing

101	I've Endured (1) Ola Belle Reed	02:49
102	Ola Belle's Blues Ola Belle Reed	02:18
103	Springtime of Life Ola Belle Reed	04:19
104	Bonaparte's Retreat Ola Belle Reed	02:46
105	Foggy Mountain Top Ola Belle Reed	02:29
106	Fortunes Ola Belle Reed	04:12
107	High on the Mountain Ola Belle Reed	03:02
108	Sweet Evalina Ola Belle Reed	02:43
109	Sing Me a Song Ola Belle Reed	04:28
110	Tear Down the Fences Ola Belle Reed	03:34
111	My Epitaph Ola Belle Reed	03:13
112	Look Down That Lonesome Road Ola Belle Reed	02:40
113	Undone in Sorrow Ola Belle Reed	03:16
114	I Believe in the Old Time Way Ola Belle Reed	02:56
115	Nine Pound Hammer Ola Belle Reed	03:21
116	I Am the Man, Thomas Ola Belle Reed	03:26
117	I've Endured (2) Ola Belle Reed	02:35
118	Ranger's Command Ola Belle Reed	02:56
119	I Saw the Light Ola Belle Reed	04:57