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The Folkways Years 1964-1983

Red Allen featuring Frank Wakefield
The Folkways Years 1964-1983 The late Red Allen is considered to be one of the most important exponents of the "high, lonesome sound," the epitome of bluegrass singing. Red Allen's spirited vocals and strong rhythm guitar make him one of the greatest innovators in bluegrass while remaining true to his roots, playing it straight and singing it with soul. Allen's 1964 Folkways bluegrass album Red Allen, Frank Wakefield and the Kentuckians, featuring Wakefield on mandolin, is regarded as one of the most influential documents in the genre. Smithsonian Folkways presents this remarkable album plus six never-released cuts and additional selections from four later Folkways albums. 72 minutes. 36-page booklet with photos and extensive notes.

Track Listing

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Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
03:08
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102
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
02:22
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Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
02:35
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104
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
02:40
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105
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
02:55
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106
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
02:46
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107
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
02:33
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108
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
02:01
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109
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
01:46
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110
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
03:23
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111
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
02:15
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112
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
02:31
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113
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
02:07
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114
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
02:36
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115
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
03:41
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116
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
01:46
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117
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
02:11
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118
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
02:18
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119
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
02:16
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120
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
03:43
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121
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
02:35
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122
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
03:09
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123
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
02:24
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124
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
02:43
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125
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
02:57
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126
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
01:50
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127
Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
02:27
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Red Allen and Frank Wakefield
02:49