Virginia Traditions: Southwest Virginia Blues

Few states in this country can boast of more diverse folkways than Virginia. Many of the material objects—such as barns, tools, and furniture—reflect the traditions that shaped the lives of its earliest settlers and the generations of Virginians who followed. The Commonwealth’s performance traditions of songs, tunes, and tales also tell of a shared heritage involving all classes of people in every facet of life. Because traditions naturally change over time, the documentation of Virginia folk culture is an ongoing process essential to our understanding of the past, present, and future. By recording the folkways of Virginia, the Blue Ridge Institute of Ferrum College and its BRI Record label strive to foster a greater appreciation of our folk roots through an array of interpretive programs.
Track Listing
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Brownie Blues | Steve Tarter and Harry Gay | 3:03 | |
102
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Pan American Blues | Fred Galliher | 2:26 | |
103
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Poor Boy Long Way from Home | James Henry Diggs | 2:58 | |
104
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I Went Down in Virginia | Earl Gilmore | 2:09 | |
105
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King Edward's Blues | King Edward Smith | 1:50 | |
106
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Bear Creek Blues | The Carter Family | 2:57 | |
107
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Mississippi Heavy Water Blues | Josh Thomas | 3:42 | |
108
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Old Time Blues | Carl Martin | 2:54 | |
201
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Take Care My Wife and My Baby | Howard Twine | 2:32 | |
202
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Chattanooga Blues | Malcolm Johnson | 2:30 | |
203
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False Hearted Lover's Blues | Dock Boggs | 3:30 | |
204
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The War is Over | Dave Dickerson | 2:19 | |
205
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Going Down That Road Feeling Bad | Cowboy Thurman Burks | 3:55 | |
206
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Bed Bugs Making Their Last Go 'Round | Byrd Moore | 3:21 | |
207
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Black Snake Moan | Spence Moore | 3:36 | |
208
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Long Gone Lonesome Blues | Bobby Buford and Keith Rogers | 2:06 |