As before, this album refers to artists and songs featured on both 1940s compilations. The importance to country music of Ernest Tubb 's Walking The Floor Over You cannot be underestimated. It was not the first honky tonk record, nor the first to use the new-fangled electric guitar. But it was the first really big hit to use electric guitar solos, performed by Fay 'Smitty' Smith, and is considered the breakthrough record for honky tonk music, a label that was variously used for different genres, but now [...]
Cat Power: American Flag Doris Day: That Jane From Maine Matt Pond PA: New Hampshire Scud Mountain Boys: Massachusetts Blossom Dearie: Rhode Island is Famous For You Simon & Garfunkel: The Only Living Boy In New York The Mountain Goats: Going To Maryland Nation of Ulysses: You're My Miss Washington, D.C. Ryan Adams: Oh My Sweet Carolina [...]
Jack Guthrie : Freight Train Blues [ purchase ] Last week , I wrote about how my father's child memories led me to discover western swing for myself. And last week, we learned in the comments that some people love pictures of trains. So this is a two-for-one special. Growing up, I remember my father singing Freight Train Blues all over the house at odd moments. I don't know if this is the version my father remembered, but Jack Guthrie sings it the same way my father [...]
When I look at old pictures, I sometimes see beyond the obvious subject matter and sort of re-imagine it. Or to be more accurate, I guess I should say that I combine what I see in the picture with selected memories, and throw in a touch of guesswork. The result can be interesting. Recently I ran across an unusual old picture of my maternal grandfather, just sitting quietly by himself near a record player. I'm not sure exactly how old the picture is, but I recognize the record player as one my dad bought 45 to 50 years [...]
I'm wrapping presents, packing my suitcase, and a little bit of giddiness is in the air. The house is a complete mess and I'm hoping to get through my errand list today before jetting to warmer climes tomorrow. But as with all preparations (and as a general rule of thumb), I'm procrastinating and what better way to do that than post my Xmas shortlist to send you on your merry way. Happy holidays and have a great New Year's y'all! Download : Jack Guthrie: Footprints [...]
This is actually the state folk song of Oklahoma, but I didn't know that until I went looking for more information. It was written by Woody Guthrie though Jack Guthrie, also listed as Leon and Woody's cousin, is also credited: Woody with the lyrics and Jack with the music. Jack recorded it first in 1944, but I don't know if this is that or another version. I do love the western swing sound of this song. MP3 File
It has been a long week, but the weekend is within sight. Everybody boogie! J. B. Lenoir - Give Me One More Shot.mp3 Jack Guthrie - Oakie Boogie.mp3 Red Foley - Freight Train Boogie.mp3 Clarence (Gatemouth) Brown - Choo Choo Boogie.mp3 Y'all have a good weekend!
Main Street Station, Richmond, Virginia – circa 1971 If trains can be used as a metaphor for life, then... "I don't care what train I'm on as long as it keeps rollin' on" Brownie McGhee - Freight Train Blues.mp3 Jack Guthrie - Freight Train Blues.mp3 Elizabeth Cotten - Freight Train.mp3 Rusty Draper - Freight Train.mp3 Y'all have a good weekend!
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