The Virginia Mountain Boys, Vol. 4

Recorded in southwest Virginia in 1982, this is the final album by the Virginia Mountain Boys for the Folkways label. Several personnel changes had taken place in the band since their inaugural recording in 1974. Mandolin picker and singer Ivor Melton had passed away, and two other musicians had left the band. Remaining band members Cullen Galyean (banjo and lead singer) and Bobby Harrison (guitar) brought in fiddler John Jackson, guitarist David Lambert, and bassist Jerry Steinberg to perform on this recording. The band performs a dozen bluegrass and traditional songs in the old-time style of rural mountain music of the late 19th and early 20th century. Harrison and Galyean reminisce about their early introduction to music on one track. Information about the band and music is included in the liner notes.

Track Listing

101	More Pretty Girls Than One	Virginia Mountain Boys	03:17
102	East Virginia	Virginia Mountain Boys	04:50
103	What Would You Give in Exchange for Your Soul?	Virginia Mountain Boys	03:43
104	New River Train	Virginia Mountain Boys	03:59
105	Conversation with Bobby Harrison and Cullen Galyean	Virginia Mountain Boys	03:58
106	Wayfaring Stranger	Virginia Mountain Boys	05:13
201	Come All You Fair and Tender Ladies	Virginia Mountain Boys	03:10
202	Shackles and Chains	Virginia Mountain Boys	03:09
203	Dream of a Miner's Son (Dream of a Miner's Child)	Virginia Mountain Boys	03:37
204	Sand Mountain Blues	Virginia Mountain Boys	02:51
205	Little Willie	Virginia Mountain Boys	02:48
206	Maple on the Hill	Virginia Mountain Boys	03:10
207	Wild Bill Jones	Virginia Mountain Boys	03:01