Fiddle & a Song

Fiddle & a Song

ASIN: B000000F49

Track Listings

1. Sally Goodin - Byron Berline, Bill Monroe, Earl Scruggs

2. Rose of Old Kentucky - Byron Berline, Vince Gill

3. My Dixie Darling - Byron Berline, Rick Cunha

4. Roly Poly - Byron Berline,

5. Faded Love - Byron Berline, California

6. Skippin' Along on Top - Byron Berline, Mason Williams

7. Sweet Memory Waltz - Byron Berline, Vince Gill

8. Fiddle Faddle - Byron Berline, California

9. Second Fiddle - Byron Berline, Jann Browne

10. Fiddler's Dream - Byron Berline, Sundance

11. Were You There? - Byron Berline,

12. Cajun Medley: Down at the "Twist & Shout"/Diggy Liggy Low/Jambalaya - Byron Berline,

Tracks:

Short Trip Home
Johnny Has Gone For A Soldier
1B
Appalachia Waltz
Soldier's Joy
Sliding Down
BT
Butterfly's Day Out
College Hornpipe
Fancy Stops and Goes
Old Tyme
Emily's Reel
Slumber My Darling
Death by Triple Fiddle
Amazing Grace
Song of the Liberty Bell (folk version)

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The likes of Yo-Yo Ma, Sam Bush, Edgar Meyer, Joshua Bell, and Mark O'Connor can be heard on Heartland, a compilation featuring the best tracks from Sony's ongoing Appalachian-themed series of CDs. Individually, these folk and classical stars have little in common, but when they meet to play these new bluegrass-meets-chamber-music arrangements, the results are pure magic. It's hard to pinpoint these Americana-tinged tunes--they could fit in either Carnegie Hall or a grange hall--but they're all great; this is as much Aaron Copland's version of roots music as it is Bill Monroe's. Whether on fast-and-furious breakdowns such as "Death by Triple Fiddle" or on mellow, almost New Agey instrumentals such as "Sliding Down" (featuring Bela Fleck on the banjo), these musicians excel. Guest vocals by James Taylor and Alison Krauss break up the instrumentals, though instrumental virtuosity is the real highlight of this disc. If you like what you hear on this sampler, check out the Grammy Award-winning Appalachian Journey next. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

A piece of heaven.......2006-02-01

Heartland is a haven and a piece of heaven. I was transported.

Great CD.......2004-03-16

Great violin, appalachian music, brings out your country roots, beautiful song by Allison Krauss, good mix of slow and up beat songs, excellent cd!

A bit of a yawn-er.......2003-04-22

If you are planning to open up a high-end gift shop specializing in handcrafted wind chimes and micro-bakery scone mixes and the like, then you must have this CD playing for your customers. It might have a certain appeal there that it did not find in my living room. Not to say that the musicianship is not utterly outstanding, which it is most certainly. Aside from Short Trip Home, which is why I purchased this CD in the first place, I found the rest of the pieces somewhat vapid considering the caliber of the artists. Again, it has its appeal in an easy listening realm, but this was not what I was looking for.

Exquisitely good music!.......2002-05-04

Didn't expect an outstanding cd, don't know exactly why i got it,maybe because of yo yo and bela, but every piece is played
beautifully, even the vocal piece by James Taylor. The album is almost too good to be called Heartland, every piece is a class act. Bravo!

Great Music!.......2001-11-09

I drive alot commuting to and from my job. This music has served as the perfect backdrop to an lovely Indiana fall! I'm sure I'll recall those colorful images as I continue to listen to this CD through the colorless days of winter!

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Cowboys Do More Dope
Awesome
leans more on the country side, with more power
Metal meets country
Anything with Dime ROCKS!

Rebel Meets Rebel
Rebel Meets Rebel , David Allan Coe , and Pantera
Manufacturer: Big Vin Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000EULK3C
Release Date: 2006-05-02

Tracks:

Nothin' to Lose
Rebel Meets Rebel
Cowboys Do More Dope
Panfilo
Heart Worn Highway
One Nite Stands
Arizona Rivers
Get Outta My Life
Cherokee Cry
Time
No Compromise
N.Y.C. Streets

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A collaboration between country legend David Allan Coe, plus Pantera's Dimebag Darrell, Vinnie Paul, and Rex Brown, Rebel Meets Rebel serve as a throwback to the ragged glory of second-string Southern rock acts such as Molly Hatchet and the Outlaws. Fusing the nastiest, most uncompromising elements of the hard rock that made Dime and Co. famous with Coe's rebellious spirit, RMR succeed on tracks such as "Cowboys Do More Dope," "Panfilo," and "Time," though others, especially "N.Y.C. Streets" and "Get Outta My Life" (with Hank Williams III) are less successful, never becoming the fully-formed ideas that constitute great or even very good songs. Ultimately, RMR will satisfy Dimebag completists while doing little to enhance the late guitar legend's legacy. --Jedd Beaudoin

Customer Reviews:

Cowboys Do More Dope.......2007-04-25

I haven't heard this album but I used to work on Vinnie Paul's cars. One day he brought it in an had about 6 CDs with different versions of "Cowboys Do More Dope". It was a pretty entertaining song. This was probably around 2000.

Awesome.......2007-02-19

I am a huge fan of both genres and kind of stumbled across this album, DAC is a true rebel just listen to If that aint country or read his biography. I was blown away from the start...the lyrics are country, the music is pure Pantera. Kid rock tried to cross over rock and country and had a little success, if this got the same air time then i believe the Kid, he would have no chance with his covers. A true last tribute to Dime, i suggest this be the last dimebag album it is that good.

leans more on the country side, with more power.......2007-02-15

The Good
A heavy pick-scratch riff and monster drums dominate "Nothing to Lose." The verses are led by thick bass thumps and Cole's rugged and seasoned vocals. Thunderous riffs meet country fiddle on the anthemic duet "Rebel Meets Rebel." Not only does Dimebag lay down the licks, but he trades barbs with Cole as well. Rockabilly piano and meaty guitars mix well on "Cowboys Do More Dope." The song delves into Cole's belief that country rockers love weed a lot more than the rock stars. "Heart Worn Highway" is right out of the late-70s Lynyrd Skynyrd book, with distortion kicked up to 11 of course.

The acoustic guitars mixed in help define its southern rock vibe. The clean guitar arpeggio's of "Arizona Rivers" sure do sound like Megadeth's "A Tout Le Monde." You can really feel Cole's emotion and heartbreak. Hank Williams III jumps in on the energetic and powerful track "Get Outta My Life." The chugga-chugga riffage on "Time" recalls the best of Pantera, while Cole does his best to keep up with the pace. The CD closes with an acoustic jam session on "NYC Streets," with the lyrics being complexly improvised.

The Bad
I'm not all that familiar with David Allen Cole's work, but the lyrics here seem a bit generic. Also, I sympathize with the issues American Indians have had to face, but songs like "Cherokee Cry" have been done over and over again. I don't think they have the same impact they once did.

The Verdict
The fusion of country music and heavy metal is a fairly new concept. David Allen Cole's deep and weathered vocals are a perfect match for the thunderous riffs, bass lines, and pounding drums of (what was left of) Pantera. I wouldn't say that the music portion is dead-on Pantera, but it's still just as intense. The music leans more on the country side, with more power. For those of you longing for more Dimebag material, Rebel Meets Rebel is a fitting tribute. Not only will you get to hear his familiar guitar stylings, but you will also hear a different side of the ax-man as he expands himself beyond his metal roots. A task like that would not have been acceptable if Dimebag didn't bring David Allen Cole along for credibility.

Metal meets country.......2007-01-21

An amazing collaboration between Coe and the Cowboys from Hell. Infectious tunes with awesome riffs from the incomparable Dime (R.I.P. bro). I'd recommend it for anyone I knew with an open mind and an appreciation of music.

Anything with Dime ROCKS!.......2007-01-12

Dime and David Allen??!! What a pair! First hear about this album messin around on the net. "Nothin to Lose".... WOW!!! Those fisrt cords just blew me away! A must for all Pantera fans. Gets a little country, but after a few listens, it grows on ya. If the Pantera boys were into it....so be it. I would have given my right nut just to have a few beers and to sit in with them. Dime forever!!! S.D.M.F.

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Rich
My current favorite CD
Good for some things
England think this guy is great!
IT'S NOT VERY GOOD...IT KIND OF SUCKS

A Little More Livin'
Trent Willmon
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Rockin' You Tonight
Startin' with Me
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If You're Going Through Hell

ASIN: B000FJA9VQ
Release Date: 2006-06-13

Tracks:

Good One Comin' On
So Am I
On Again Tonight
Sometimes I Miss Ya
Love Don't Have To Be So Hard
Surprise
Island
Ropin' Pen
A Night In The Ground
Louisiana Rain
Good Horses To Ride

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Trent Willmon's sophomore bolt from the chutes not only bears out the promise of his 2004 debut, but proves him to be a more solid artist than some folks might have thought. The West Texas native cowrote seven of the eleven songs, which draw on his own life as a creek-bank philosopher, real-life cowboy, and father. For that reason, perhaps, Willmon never sounds forced or inauthentic in romancing about Shiner Bock, fishing gear, and an iced down Iglou cooler, or building a Chris LeDoux-like song around the easy camaraderie of a roping pen. He comes across as a man who solidly knows who and what he is, even if it's a jilted lover hoping to revive a dead-end romance ("On Again Tonight"). As a stylist, the traditionalist seldom veers from form, his voice as durable yet as plain as a pair of blue Wranglers. Yet try as he might, he's not really the right singer for his own "Louisiana Rain," a scorchingly passionate R&B song of loneliness and desire. But elsewhere, particularly on the funny cheating song "Surprise," Willmon proves a fine guide to his material, taking great pleasure in life's guilty--and simple--pleasures. --Alanna Nash

Customer Reviews:

Rich.......2007-02-18

This CD has a rich texture; amazing vocals, humor, & blues. - Great guitar rifts. I'm not a big country & western fan, but I make an exception for this artist.

My current favorite CD.......2006-10-08

I loved this CD! I don't think there's a bad song on it, although I especially like On Again Tonight, Love Shouldn't Have to Be So Hard, and Louisiana Rain, which is a *terrific* blues song!. Close on the heels of those three, Sometimes I Miss Ya, The Ropin' Pen, Good Horses to Ride (a great story song, a little reminiscent of some Garth songs). The rest of the songs are close behind - the uptempo Good One Comin' On, and a funny Surprise are good country rockers. This is the CD most likely to be found in my CD player now@

Good for some things.......2006-07-27

The album is good, not great, and definitely not insightful. Trent's voice is kind of all over the place, at times sounding too much like Billy Ray Cyrus and not enough like himself - particularly on ballads which he covered so well his first time out. The first few songs on this album are solid thoughtless rockers that are largely indistinguishable from each other. Mostly the songs on this album are strangely grouped, and not spread out well enough. He's a good enough songwriter, and he does have a sense of humor. What I'm saying here is that while I do enjoy Trent's music, and my voice even sounds a lot like his, this album is not one I would really sit back and listen to to reflect on. For that I'd take Gary Allan's "Tough All Over" or Julie Roberts' "Men and Mascara", or even Brooks & Dunn's "Hillbilly Deluxe". This CD is one that I would pop in at a party, or possibly in the car where I want something upbeat in the background. There aren't very many songs here worth talking about, unfortunately. The album opens good enough, and it closes well with a strong performance on "Louisiana Rain", but it's all pretty standard mainstream-style country. So this album is good for a dance party and it's definitely something you could pull a lot of safe radio singles out of - something to sell and appeal to the mainstream crowd - but this year has seen a league of much better country albums than this one, and Willmon and all other artists have to realize that and step up to the plate with a more solid effort. 3 stars is a strong rating for this disc.

England think this guy is great!.......2006-06-26

I visited the states last year and was lucky enough to spend an evening at the Grand Old Opry. Trent Willmon was on the bill. I liked his singing so much I bought his debut album from the Opry shop and brought it home to the U.K. It has been played constantly since. I sent to Amazon.com for his latest album because it was not available in England. I received it within 1 week and once again it is been played all the time. I love the great lyrics and country feel to his music and can't wait for the next one.

IT'S NOT VERY GOOD...IT KIND OF SUCKS.......2006-06-19

ok i've listened to this album quite a few times and still have yet to find a strong point. i didn't get his first album so i'm not comparing like some reviewers may. "on again tonight" is the reason i bought this album and it's one of the only songs i like on it. some people who really like this cd will say "don't listen to him". or something like that but i'm right. a few of these songs aren't very well written and just trail off. as far as his voice goes, even if he has range, his voice isn't very good. i mean i like his voice on "beer man" and "on again to night" but some of these songs his voice makes sound worse. although some songs are ok none are exactly good. if you don't have the new toby keith, little big town, gary allan, jason aldean, jamey johnson, or brad paisley album(to name a few) get one of those cause ALL of them are much better than this.

don't waste your money on it...i did

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Country goodness
great fun...again...
A Breath of Fresh Pine-scented Air!
Super Fun!
Awesome!

Tangled in the Pines
BR5-49
Manufacturer: Dualtone Music Group
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ASIN: B0001B0UCQ
Release Date: 2004-03-09

Tracks:

That's What I Get
I'm All Right (For The Shape I'm In)
Ain't Got Time
She's Talking To Someone (She's Not Talking To Me)
Tangled In The Pines
No Train To Memphis
Movin' The Country
Run A Mile
When I Come Home
No Friend Of Mine
Honky Tonkin' Lifestyle
Way Too Late (To Go Home Early Now)

Product Description

1. That's What I Get
2. I'm Alright
3. Ain't Got Time
4. She's Talking To Someone
5. Tangled in the Pines
6. No Train To Memphis
7. Movin The Country
8. Run A Mile
9. When I Come Home
10. No Friend Of Mine
11. Honky Tonkin' Lifestyle
12. Way Too Late

Format: CD

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They've endured late-'90s major-label hype and taken fire for their retro self-consciousness during their days on Arista. Despite all that, BR549 has proven remarkably resilient. While two founding members have departed, the reorganized lineup mixes veterans Chuck Mead, Shaw Wilson, and Don Herron with Chris Scruggs (Earl's grandson) and bassist Geoff Firebaugh. Loose and rocking, they rely on no-nonsense originals penned by Mead and Scruggs together and separately. Despite occasional clichés ("Honky Tonkin' Lifestyle"), most numbers are refreshingly free of pretense. Genuine regret pervades the Mead-Raul Malo rocker "That's What I Get." While "Tangled in the Pines" seems a confessional on the group's past, "Movin' the Country" skewers Music Row's soullessness ("tryin' hard not to fall through the cracks and grease up that machine"). A grittier, more honest instrumental sound complements the material. The quirky tempo changes on "No Friend of Mine" succeed and Herron's aggressive steel guitar now screams more than it cries. Few Nashville acts ever succeed in reinventing themselves; it seems BR549 have beaten those odds. --Rich Kienzle

Customer Reviews:

Country goodness.......2007-05-06

I actually have had this disc since it first came out. To be honest, I was not a fan at first. I put it on my CD rack and did not listen again. I recently listened to it on a trip....and I listened to it over and over again. I'm sorry BR5-49 for my early errors. I am in the process of buying everything they have ever recorded now. Keep it up!

great fun...again..........2007-01-04

New members, so what. My friends Chad and Miles turned me on to these guys in the early 90's. I have been huck-a-billy-rockin with em ever since. There is just something about a group that gets your ears to pick up just because you hear the start to one of their songs that is very refreshing. My wife says that she thinks that all the songs sound the same to her. She just thinks it's "country" and tunes it out. It may not be to everyones taste, but I do like it. my suggestion: Buy it for a change of pace.

A Breath of Fresh Pine-scented Air!.......2006-02-27

I read about this group in a local music rag and figured I'd take a taste. What a treat! BR5-49 is real straight-ahead country/rockabilly without any pretentions! Nice, clean uncluttered production, and top notch songwriting! They prove that even without a Brian Setzer (who I love, by the way), you can put together a really happening rockabilly band. I'd love to see them live.

Super Fun!.......2006-01-06

I love this CD! It always puts me in a great mood! Whether I am going out to ride my horses or going out on a Friday night, this album helps set the energy! I love their sound: a tip of the hat to the masters of old country injected with the sounds of pure rockabilly fun! Definitely a great find for your music collection!

Awesome!.......2005-10-27

I only by chance came across this band while doing a search on another band and had a listen to the samples, I was so impressed with what I heard that I just HAD to buy this album, it is fantastic! If you like country music with good vocals and a rockabilly beat, then this album is for you!

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The Who Classic Masterpiece AS YOU NEVER HEARD BEFORE
A Landmark Classic Now Made Even Better.
A Milestone of Early Rock!
I Love it !
The Who's classic rock opera gets a 35th birthday celebration fit for a king!

Tommy

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ASIN: B0000DJZAH
Release Date: 2003-10-28

Tracks:

Overture
It's A Boy
1921
Amazing Journey
Sparks
Eyesight To The Blind (The Hawker)
Christmas
Cousin Kevin
The Acid Queen
Underture
Do You Think It's Alright
Fiddle About
Pinball Wizard
There's A Doctor
Go To The Mirror!
Tommy Can You Hear Me?
Smash The Mirror
Sensation
Miracle Cure
Sally Simpson
I'm Free
Welcome
Tommy's Holiday Camp
We're Not Gonna Take It
See Me Feel Me/Listening To You

Tracks:

I Was
Christmas (Out-Take 3)
Cousin Kevin Model Child
Young Man Blues (Version 1)
Tommy Can You Hear Me? (Alternate Version)
Trying To Get Through
Sally Simpson (Out-Takes)
Miss Simpson
Welcome (Take 2)
Tommy's Holiday Camp (Band's Version)
We're Not Gonna Take It (Alternate Version)
Dogs (Part 2)
It's A Boy
Amazing Journey
Christmas
Do You Think It's Alright?
Pinball Wizard

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The Who Classic Masterpiece AS YOU NEVER HEARD BEFORE.......2007-06-12

The Album is a masterpiece of all time rock n roll, even if this is "the less Who album" of the Who... but nevermind!
The Sound in both Stereo (from the original master tape discovered in the vault of UMG) and 5.1 (mixed by Pete Townshend himself) is great...
As you put the disc in your player you'll hear the great differences from the 1996 reissue even if you have only a "simple" CD player..
If You're a great Who fan and you a have SACD player buy ABSOLUTELY this album and enjoy it 'til the laser of your player won't work anymore...
The second disc is clearly for fans only but the quality of some track even if are demos or outtakes is very very good!!

A Landmark Classic Now Made Even Better........2006-12-26

One of the most important, groundbreaking amd influential albums in the history of rock and roll, The Who's 1969 magnum opus "Tommy", a rock opera about a deaf, dumb and blind kid who sure plays a mean pinball, is now better than ever thanks to the brilliance of SACD and DSD remastering techniques.

Every song on the cd sounds like it was recorded just yesterday. It is 100 % crystal clear, perfectly remixed and remastered. It gives you a clearer view of the story as well as a more pleasurable than ever listening experience. Pete Townshend and the people involved in this truly put their hearts into making "Tommy" better than ever.

The bonus disc is also worth it. A lot of awesome raritis. The liner notes are an interesting read, and the album itself is of course a masterpiece nobody should be without.

A Milestone of Early Rock!.......2006-09-29

"Tommy" is beyond question one of the big milestones of early rock. Musically the band were at the peak of their creativity.

All band members were obviously extremely talented musicians and both Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend were/are great singers. Apart from few exceptions like "Cousin Kevin" all songs are outstanding; and it's really great to have the whole story on one CD - compared to the old double vinyl album.

Though the storyline may seem a little weird today ( to me it always did ), there is so much great music on this album.

The second bonus CD gives a very interesting insight in the developement of some of the songs. Though the sound quality is exellent CD 2 will mainly be of interest to hard-core Who fans. None of these alternate versions are better than the ones chosen for the album, though a few come close. The studio version of "Young Man Blues" which did not appear on the original album is a nice addition too!

I Love it !.......2006-09-06

I was so blind-sided by this reissue - really. I have looked at this for a few years now, but I never picked it up. My impression of this was that it had some very good music along with some dated sounding tracks, so it wasn't a high priority. I'd been having very good luck buying hybrid SACD's even though I don't own a SACD player; the CD layers benefit greatly from the DSD mastering, making them stand head and shoulders above the latest PCM remasters (there are a few exceptions), so I decided to take the plunge.

The CD layer is stunning. I must have been sitting there with my mouth open after "Overture" began. I experienced emotion that wasn't there on previous listens to this on CD and vinyl. Yes, some of the tracks still sound dated, but most of this album is very good indeed, and this remaster is so incredible. If you own a great stereo rig, I highly recommend buying this - in fact, even if you don't have a great rig, I recommend it!

The Who's classic rock opera gets a 35th birthday celebration fit for a king!.......2006-08-13

The Who's fourth studio(and fifth overall) album Tommy was released in May of 1969.
The Tommy album by The Who was the make or break for the group because if Tommy had failed, The Who would have probably disbanded due to lack of funds despite their concerts selling out based on Pete Townshend's guitar smashing and Keith Moon's drum kit demolishing at the end of each gig.
Guitarist Pete Townshend, under the gun after I Can See For Miles failed as a single in the UK(although it was their biggest ever hit here in the US) came up with a rock opera about a deaf, dumb and blind kid named Tommy whom becomes those aforementioned things after witnessing an event as a child that traumatized him(his father killing his step-father whom he considered his father).
Originally considered to be a single length album, the band felt it didn't make sense so they expanded it into a double album and the result is one of rock's Top 10 greatest double studio albums in history(alongside other classic double albums like the then-already released Jimi Hendrix's Electric Ladyland and The Beatles' White album and would help pave the way for more classics like The Rolling Stones' 1972 masterwork Exile on Main Street, The Who's 1973 release Quadrophenia, Elton John's 1973 classic Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Genesis' 1974 masterwork The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Led Zeppelin's 1975 classic Physical Graffiti, Pink Floyd's 1979 masterpiece The Wall and Bruce Springsteen's 1980 classic The River among many others).
Alot of classics appear on this album like the Overture, the classic Top 20 hit Pinball Wizard, Amazing Journey, the Underture(best instrumental on here which is basically a repeat of the album's other instrumental Sparks), Go to the Mirror, I'm Free, Cousin Kevin(one of bass player John Entwistle's greatest compositions), Fiddle About(about the perverted Uncle Ernie), Tommy's Holiday Camp(another excellent ditty written by drummer Keith Moon whom did an excellent rendition in the film version of Tommy in 1975) and the classic finale We're Not Gonna Take It/See Me Feel Me.
The other tracks on the album It's a Boy, 1921(You Didn't Hear It), Eyesight to the Blind, Christmas, The Acid Queen, Do You Think It's Alright, There's a Doctor I've Found, Tommy Can You Hear Me?, Smash the Mirror, Sensation, Miracle Cure, Sally Simpson and Welcome are all great pieces as well though tend to be overlooked.
The album made The Who legends for good and peaked at #4 on the Billboard chart and was their first Gold seller(eventually Platinum).
In 1996, the album was re-released as a remastered CD but used different masters for the remixed reissue.
In October of 2003(just in time for Tommy's 35th Anniversary), Geffen Records(formerly known as MCA) re-released the album as a 2-disc Hybrid SACD with the original mix on the CD layer and a killer 5.1 mix on the SACD layer and this version uses the very original tapes that were found in Universal's vault after being said that the original tapes were destroyed by Kit Lambert in a fire. As a result of the discovery of the original tapes, the sound quality is amazing on here.
Disc two has great outtakes and demos like I Was, The Who trying to record Sally Simpson with hilarious results and instrumental versions of Tommy Can You Hear Me and Tommy's Holiday Camp among many other rarities plus a cool booklet with rare photos.
Highly recommended.

Singin' in the Rain (1952 Film Soundtrack) (Deluxe Edition)

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the perfect movie
I LOVE MY FAVORITE SONG, AND THANKS TO THIS CD I CAN LISTEN TO IT ALL DAY LONG!!
Wonderful Soundtrack to a Wonderful Movie
Great CD
musical memories

Singin' in the Rain (1952 Film Soundtrack) (Deluxe Edition)
Nacio Herb Brown , Gene Kelly , and Arthur Freed
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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ASIN: B00006JOF3
Release Date: 2002-10-01

Tracks:

Main Title/Singin' In The Rain - Gene Kelly
Fit As A Fiddle (And Ready For Love) - Gene Kelly
Tango (Temptation) - MGM Studio Orchestra
All I Do Is Dream Of You - Debbie Reynolds
All I Do Is Dream Of You (Outtake) - Gene Kelly
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You Were Meant For Me - Gene Kelly
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Moses - Gene Kelly
Good Morning - Gene Kelly
Singin' In The Rain - Gene Kelly
Would You? - Betty Noyes
Broadway Melody Ballet - MGM Studio Orchestra & Chorus
Would You? End Title - Gene Kelly
Singin' In The Rain (In A-Flat) - Debbie Reynolds
Finale - Gene Kelly
Main Title (Alternate Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
Beautiful Girl (Alternate Version/Tempo Track) - Gene Kelly
Would You? (Unused Version) - Debbie Reynolds
Would You (Duet) (Unused Version) - Gene Kelly
Beautiful Girl (Unused Original Version) - Jimmie Thompson
Singin' In The Rain (Alternate Vocal) - Gene Kelly
Should I (Unused Instrumental) - MGM Studio Orchestra

Tracks:

The Broadway Melody - Charles King
You Were Meant For Me - Charles King
The Wedding Of The Painted Doll - James Burroughs
Singin' In The Rain - Cliff Edwards
Should I - Charles Kaley
Beautiful Girl - Sam Ash
All I Do Is Dream Of You - Gene Raymond
Broadway Rhythm - Frances Langford
I've Got A Feelin' Your Foolin' - Robert Taylor
You Are My Lucky Star - Marjorie Lane
Would You - Jeanette MacDonald
Good Morning - Judy Garland
Singin' In The Rain - Judy Garland
All I Do Is Dream Of You - Judy Garland
Dignity - MGM Studio Orchestra
Stunt Montage (Extended Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
First Silent Picture (Extended Version) - MGM Studio Orchestra
Have Lunch With Me - MGM Studio Orchestra
Dancing On A Rainbow - Arthur Freed
Singin' In The Rain (Radio Broadcast) - Arthur Freed
Broadway Melody Ballet (Original Version) - Gene Kelly

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A vibrant tribute to MGM's legendary confluence of brains, talent, hard work, ambition--and dare we say it?--massive egos, Singin' in the Rain long ago took its rightful place among the first rank of the studio's dizzying catalog of film musicals. This double-disc, 46-track 50th-anniversary edition features all of the film's familiar songs, as well as numerous outtakes and extended versions, many culled directly from the film's original recording masters. Its second disc also chronicles the film's clever--if studio imposed--self-referential musical gambit of recycling a slate of Arthur Freed/Nacio Herb Brown songs from Metro's first decade by including 14 of the originals, including performances by Jeanette McDonald, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, and Freed himself. Featuring a dozen previously unreleased recordings and an illustrated booklet containing the insightful reminiscences of the film's original writers, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, it's the ultimate musical companion to one of cinema's magical, enduring masterpieces. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

The complete 50th Anniversary Edition and a bonus disc featuring the original recordings that inspired the 1952 MGM classic! Includes 12 previously unreleased tracks 'Would You?' (duet) (unused version), 'Beautiful Girl' (unused original version), 'Singin' In The Rain' (alternative vocal), 'Should I' (unused instrumental), 'You Were Meant For Me', 'All I Do Is Dream Of You', 'Broadway Rhythm', 'You Are My Lucky Star', 'Would You?', 'Dancing On A Rainbow' plus 'Broadway Melody Ballet' (original version). Rhino. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

the perfect movie.......2007-03-10

My old Gene did it: the perfect movie, the perfect american history, the perfect music. Some people think musicals are "B" movies. I say them: look about the dream, the performance, the music.
Who can say what is beatiful? Look at faces of Gene and Stan during the shooting on the set: whole concentration and attention for everything.
This is a unique moment in their story, and in the story of cinema.
Unforgettable.

I LOVE MY FAVORITE SONG, AND THANKS TO THIS CD I CAN LISTEN TO IT ALL DAY LONG!!.......2007-01-28

I love Singin' in the Rain. It was the movie that made me like musicals, not those simple, mellow movies like South Pacific and the Sound of Music, but REAL musicals, with people like Fred Astaire or Eleanor Powell tapping their hearts out, or great singers like Frances Langford or Dick Powell putting over a song like they mean it.The Singin' in the Rain 2disc special edition introduced me to my favorite movie, the Broadway Melody of 1936, the MOST AMAZING MOVIE EVER! So I was so glad when my parents got me the soundtrack to Singin' in the Rain, and besides the music of the 1951 versions of the Nacio Herb Brown/Arthur Freed, there are also the original versions of the songs in their original movies. I am so glad that Rhino put the duet of Robert Taylor and June Knight singing I've Got a Feelin' You're Foolin' on this CD set! It's my favorite song, and now I can listen to it! Hooray!! It's the best song EVER!! There's also vocals of Charles King singing the Broadway Melody, which is great! And many more, like Bing Crosby, Frances Langford, Jeanette MacDonald, and other great singers I can't think of right now. This CD set is great, the sound is nice and un-staticy (mostly), there are 30-plus songs, and the price is phenomenal. I love my favorite song, and now I can listen to it all day long!! Yay! :)

Wonderful Soundtrack to a Wonderful Movie.......2006-06-16

Yes, this is it--the first real musical I ever saw. Okay, I saw "Wizard of Oz" and "The Sound of Music", and I love both of those musicals dearly. I had even seen "My Fair Lady." I thought musicals were all like those. Until this one. I had never seen such dancing. And this CD causes me to relive the joy of the musical each time I listen to it. Complete with the tap sounds. I love that they included even the deleted songs. Now we just need a DVD that has all the deleted scenes in context. But the studio probably threw all those away. Oh well, our imaginations can take care of what is missing.

Great CD.......2006-03-20

This is a great CD of music for your family to listen to. Our family enjoys it very much.

musical memories.......2006-03-14

I enjoyed this CD very much, as I remember seeing the movie years ago. I grew up watching MGM musicals and this was one of the best. I loved all of the wonderful songs that came from this movie. Great sound on this CD.

Old-Time Fiddle Tunes And Songs From North Georgia

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An essential component of a good old-time collection.
As Good As It Comes
HELL BROKE LOOSE IN GEORGIA & OTHER OLD-TIME FAVORITES
Incredibly rollicking sounds from long ago and far away.

Old-Time Fiddle Tunes And Songs From North Georgia
Gid Tanner & His Skillet Lickers
Manufacturer: County Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000012FA
Release Date: 1996-04-16

Tracks:

Rocky Pallet
Rock That Cradle Lucy
Soldier's Joy
Sal's Gone To The Cider Mill
Ride Old Buck To Water
Molly Put The Kettle On
Hell Broke Loose In Georgia
Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss
Liberty
Devilish Mary
Cackling Hen And Rooster Too
Miss McLeod's Reel
Pretty Little Widow
Dixie
Broken Down Gambler
Leather Breeches

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Decades before rock & roll, the Skillet Lickers blasted through raucous old-time romps that still sound as fresh and edgy as they must've sounded back in the 1920s, when they emerged as hillbilly music's leading artist. Fiddles endlessly blaze and soar over dance calls and raw, down-home hollers while Riley Puckett's guitar work keeps it all anchored. Puckett was probably the first star guitarist of old-time music and his unique, single-string style of rhythm guitar--harmonically fluid but rhythmically adventurous--proved essential to the development of bluegrass, not only for early rhythm guitarists, but later on for lead flat-pickers like Doc Watson, who enhanced it and moved it to the foreground. The songs, from "Soldier's Joy" to "Cackling Hen" to "Dixie" to "Leather Breeches," fiddlers' standards even then, remain so today thanks in large part to these historic recordings. --Marc Greilsamer

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An essential component of a good old-time collection........2005-12-06

Gid Tanner is a legendary old-time fiddler, so much so that old-time fans are frequently seen wearing t-shirts that say "Gid is My Co-Pilot". The old-time style here is, to discerning ears, quite different than the more common "Round Peak" style, made most famous by fiddler Tommy Jarrell, and quite obviously different than, say, Ozark fiddling. None of the styles are any better or worse, just different, and serious old-time fans will enjoy picking apart the nuances of styles.

More casual old-time fans will enjoy this record as well, though, for both the excellent repertoire and top-notch musicianship. If you think O Brother Where Art Thou is the real deal, I suggest picking this up and having a listen.

As Good As It Comes.......2005-08-31

This very fine cd - from County Records of Virginia - is superb!
County have once again produced a well balanced selection from the archives and have presented it to the public for their delectation. I would recommend this item to all lovers of traditional American Country Music. Don't let it pass you by.

HELL BROKE LOOSE IN GEORGIA & OTHER OLD-TIME FAVORITES.......2000-06-12

Dave Freeman's bluegrass and old-time country label, COUNTY, has been churning out "essential-listening" reissue albums for sometime now, all of which are classics that should be in every devotee's music library. A case in point is this 1996 compilation, THE SKILLET LICKERS: OLD TIME FIDDLE TUNES & SONGS FROM NORTH GEORGIA. Here we have on one CD 16 choice numbers, culled from the 88 sides recorded between 1926 -1931, by that great old-time string band, GID TANNER & HIS SKILLET LICKERS.

Our musical journey back in time starts off with the classic North Georgia-style fiddle tune, ROCKY PALLET, recorded in 1929, and ends with fiddle aces Clayton McMichen and Lowes Stokes, in true Skillet Licker fashion, wildly ripping through their 1930 rendition of that old-time warhorse, LEATHER BREECHES (the American version of LORD MACDONALD'S REEL). The Skillet Licker's unique sound was characterized by the interplay of the harmonizing fiddles (anywhere from 2 to 4 at a time, played by Clayton McMichen, Bert Layne, Lowe Stokes and/or Gid Tanner), Riley Puckett's inovative running bass lines on the guitar and Fate Norris' or Gid's rhythmic 5-string banjo accompaniment. Their highly syncopated, driving North Georgia style reflected the heavy influence of the African-American pre-blues fiddle and banjo tradition.

It was the Skillet Lickers, perhaps more than any other of the early old-time greats, that informed the evolution of the modern old-time string band sound in the 1970s and 80s. While seminal Revival bands like the Highwoods String Band and Bubba George drew their repertoires from many different sources and Southern regional traditions, it was the Skillet Lickers' fun-loving, raucous approach that truly inspired them and served as a model on which to base their own distinctive styles.

As always, this COUNTY album reflects that label's high standards. The original 78 rpm recordings have been remastered nicely and sound great, even to the virgin ears of listeners uninitiated in the mysteries of the raw, scratchy essence of these musical time capsules. The liner notes include highly informative essays by old-time musicologists Norm Cohen and Rich Nevins (though I have to disagree with Rich's dismissal of Fate Norris' banjo playing) and full discographical information on each cut.

If you want to turn on your friends outside the old-time fold to the inherent joys of your favorite music, this CD would be a good starting place. Likewise, I would recommend it to novice old-time musicians looking for some great classic tunes to add to their own repertoires.

Incredibly rollicking sounds from long ago and far away........1998-12-21

One of the finest old time fiddlin' bands, ever. A collection of old time ("hillbilly") 78's from 1920's and early 1930's. Artists include Lowe Stokes, Clayton MacMitchen, Gid Tanner, Riley Puckett, Bertie Layne and Fate Norris (usually inaudible, unfortunately), this CD is guaranteed to either get your feet moving uncontrollably, whether it be dancing or running as far away as you can get from it.

Numbers on this disc include "Hell Broke Loose in Georgia", "The Broken Down Gambler", and a very rollicking version of "Dixie" (hey, they WERE from Atlanta!)

All in all, a CD to please the old-time enthusiast, and annoy just about everyone else.

IMPORTANT NOTE: As with many "country" bands of the time (1920's), these guys had their share of songs that would be considered embarassing and even unacceptable today. NONE of those numbers are on this disc.

A Tribute to the Best Damn Fiddle Player in the World/It's All in the Movies
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A Tribute to a Tribute Album

A Tribute to the Best Damn Fiddle Player in the World/It's All in the Movies
Merle Haggard , and Merle Haggard & the Strangers
Manufacturer: Beat Goes On
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000EBGBKI
Release Date: 2006-04-10

Tracks:

Brown Skinned Girl (With Narration) - Merle Haggard
Right or Wrong - Merle Haggard
Brain Cloudy Blues - Merle Haggard
Stay a Little Longer - Merle Haggard
Misery - Merle Haggard
Time Changes Everything - Merle Haggard
San Antonio Rose - Merle Haggard
I Knew the Moment I Lost You - Merle Haggard
Roly Poly - Merle Haggard
Old Fashioned Love - Merle Haggard
Corrine Corrina - Merle Haggard
Take Me Back to Tulsa - Merle Haggard
It's All in the Movies - Merle Haggard & the Strangers
Nothing's Worse Than Losing - Merle Haggard & the Strangers
After Loving You - Merle Haggard & the Strangers
Stingeree - Merle Haggard & the Strangers
I Know an Ending - Merle Haggard & the Strangers
This Is the Song We Sing - Merle Haggard & the Strangers
Living with the Shades Pulled Down - Merle Haggard & the Strangers
Hag's Dixie Blues, Pt. 2 - Merle Haggard & the Strangers
Let's Stop Pretending - Merle Haggard & the Strangers
Cotton Patch Blues - Merle Haggard & the Strangers
Seeker - Merle Haggard & the Strangers

Album Description

Remastered. If any one album deserves credit for ushering in the Western swing revival, it's this previously buried treasure from 1970. Haggard taught himself to play fiddle before recording this album and augmented his band with members of Wills's pioneering Texas Playboys, including guitarist Eldon Shamblin and fiddler Johnny Gimble. Merle would become a more fluid fiddler in the future, and the Strangers would swing more cohesively, but that doesn't take away from the chemistry or adventurousness in this, his first effort in the genre. BGO. 2006.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Edition that Combines the Tracks of Two Original LP Classics on to a Single Compact Disc. "Tribute..." Was Recorded Shortly after Famed Bandleader Bob Wills Had Been Cited by the Texas Legislature and Taken Ill Shortly After. Haggard Made it his Mission to Heighten Public Awareness of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys Contribution to Modern Music by Reuniting as Many Members of the Original Band that Would Participate in These Sessions Along with his Own Band the Strangers. The Album Accomplished It's Goal and Became the Precusor of Many Tributes by Others that Would Follow in the Years to Come. "it's all in the Movies" was Just One of Two Album Releases in 1975 and Finally Makes Its CD Debut on this Set. Includes the Hit Title Track and the Bob Wills Inspired "Living with the Shades Pulled Down".

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A Tribute to a Tribute Album.......2007-02-07

Not to worry this is a CD that takes two of Merle Haggard's Capital Record albums from the 1970's and puts them on one CD. In a way its amazing that Record buyers from the 60's and 70's bought albums with 30 minutes of music, but today we can reap the benefits of two albums plus some well worth bonus tracks on one CD. As to the Music its a pure delight. Merle Haggard plays tribute to his musical idol Bob Wills on the 1st half of this CD. Its great and many of the original Texas Playboys play too. This has been out of circulation for awhile. The other half of the CD is pure Haggard at his best.

Happy Land: Musical Tributes To Laura Ingalls Wilder

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The best CD I've purchased in five years...
The music opens up the world of Laura Ingalls
The Pioneers spirit revived!
Happy Land in the Piano Studio
"Happy Land" enhances the Little House experience!

Happy Land: Musical Tributes To Laura Ingalls Wilder
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Pa's Fiddle
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Happy Land Companion: Music from the World of Laura Ingalls Wilder

ASIN: B000J3FHBK
Release Date: 2006-11-14

Tracks:

The Girl I Left Behind Me - Jep Bisbee
The Girl I Left Behind Me - Pat Enright
Sweet By And By - Andrea Zonn
The Blue Juniata - Riders In The Sky
Oh! Susanna - Keith Little
Roll The Old Chariot Along - The Princely Prince
Highland Mary - Deborah Packard
Arkansas Traveler/Devil's Dream - Pa's Fiddle Band
Captain Jinks - Riders In The Sky
Oft In The Still Night - John Mock
The Big Sunflower - Douglas B. Green
Happy Land - Peggy Duncan Singers & Pa's Fiddle Band
Barbara Allen - Deborah Packard
Nelly Was A Lady - Dave Olney
Uncle Sam's Farm - Douglas B. Green
Promised Land - Harpeth Valley Sacred Harp Singers
On Jordan's Stormy Banks - Walnut Grove Church
The Devil's Dream - Jep Bisbee

Album Description

The Little House® books by Laura Ingalls Wilder are famed for their compelling stories of life on the frontier of the 1860s-80s. By tracing her family's history Wilder expressed the trials and triumphs of those who attempted to carve a place for themselves and their families out of the expanse of the American West.

Too little noted is the music referenced in the books, some 126 separate songs and tunes. By the Shores of Silver Lake contains mention of 37 songs; These Happy Golden Years is titled after a song; and six of the books close with music making. The music Wilder employed in the service of her narrative is some of the very finest in the history of American music.

Throughout, the guiding musical spirit is Laura's father, Charles "Pa" Ingalls, who sang and played fiddle. It's "Pa's fiddle" that accompanies the Ingalls family through its adventures and comes to symbolize the endurance of the family unit in a wild and threatening frontier world.

Happy Land is a selection of Laura's "old songs." The producers—Dale Cockrell, a professor of musicology and American music expert, and Butch Baldassari, master mandolinist and producer, were challenged to take the old songs of yesterday and make them new and engaging for audiences today.

An old song both starts and ends the recording. There are no recordings of Pa's playing (he died in 1902), but in his stead is the music of fiddler "Jep" Bisbee, who was born only eight years after Pa and, amazingly, just fifty miles from Ingalls' birthplace.

Other songs, hymns, and tunes on Happy Land are reinterpreted by some of the nation's finest and most respected musicians, cognizant of their debt to the past but keenly aware of their responsibilities to the present.

Customer Reviews:

The best CD I've purchased in five years..........2006-08-09

I bought it shortly after it came out, and have subsequently purchased four additional copies to give to family members.

One went to my mother, who introduced me to Laura Ingalls Wilder's books over 40 years ago.

One went to my 13 year old granddaughter, who is an aspiring violinist, and who I introduced to Laura Ingalls Wilder several years ago.

My daughter, my sister, and my father-in-law were the other recipients.

I can't emphasize enough how much I enjoy this CD...it has a permanent slot in my six disc changer, right next to "Beautiful Dreamer: The Songs Of Stephen Foster".

I'm sincerely hoping that Dale Cockrell can keep the great music coming, and am hoping for many subsequent volumes.

Music is an integral part of the Wilder books, as well as my personal life. This CD satisfies my soul both ways.

The music opens up the world of Laura Ingalls.......2006-08-07

I've been reading the "Little House" series to my five-year-old daughter and was thrilled to find this cd. It really makes Laura's world come alive. In fact, my daughter was certain that she was hearing Pa play the fiddle and Ma sing along.

We have played "Happy Land" continuously at our house, morning and night, since we bought it. You can't help but sing along to the rollicking version of "Oh! Susanna" and Andrea Zonn's ethreal voice makes "Sweet By and By" even sweeter. However, it wasn't until I heard Riders in the Sky sing "The Blue Juniata" that I realized just how wonderful this cd is. The night before I bought "Happy Land," we read a chapter in "Little House on the Prairie" and it was in that chapter that Pa played "The Blue Juniata." Hearing the music helped me capture the mood, the happy contentment, that the Ingalls must have felt that particular evening.

"Happy Land" is a must for "Little House" fans, and folk and old-time music fans everywhere.

The Pioneers spirit revived! .......2006-07-31

This is the one needed addition for the Little House Books readers to sing along with Pa's Fiddle!

The songs are performed in the old way, with no electronic arrangements, and the fiddle's soul is in every note. If you close your eyes, you can just see a little house snowed in by a blizzard, with merry people incide, dancing and singing along with the fiddle. I am not an American, I have never been there, and I can still see it all just as if I were there a 150 years ago...

What adds to the songs is a booklet with the lyrics and the citations from Laura's books where the songs appear, including comments and stories about these songs.

I wish there were more of Pa's songs available!

Happy Land in the Piano Studio.......2006-02-04

My own children and I have read the Laura Ingalls Wilder books several times and now we are really enjoying the Happy Land CD. In my piano studio my students have individual lessons plus a music lab. This year all of my students (in grades 1-12) listened to the Happy Land CD while following the liner notes and they thoroughly enjoyed the quality music performances. Many students are passionate about the books and were delighted to hear the music. They all found the CD an enjoyable way to learn something about American music of the nineteenth century.

"Happy Land" enhances the Little House experience!.......2006-01-30

I've been reading the Little House Series for almost 35 years now - first to my own children and now to the second graders at my local public school who adore it as expected. For years I have been frustrated when I came to the chorus and verses of the many songs in each of the books. All I could do was read the lyrics, which anyone knows is a pitiful substitution for a song. Finally, I told the children I would do some research and see if I could find the music and learn the tunes for them. What a thrill to find "Happy Land" offered on your website and what a fabulous CD! I just got back from the 2nd grade classroom in which I volunteer each week and they were as excited as I when we played "Arkansas Traveler" as we read the chapter, Dance at Grandpa's!!! How thrilled they were to be hearing the very song to which Grandma and Uncle George were dancing! They even got up and started "jigging", playing imaginary fiddles, tapping their toes, square dancing ----oh, it was great! This is education at its best - children reveling in a real life experience from a time long gone, but full of such value for us all today. Of the seventeen songs recorded on this CD, only three are from the first Little House Book, "Little House In the Big Woods"; but those three -Arkansas Traveler, Devil's Dream and Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines- are so well performed that the children are begging for more. One child asked if they could forget about recess and just stay in and dance to the fiddles! How wonderful to know that there will be more of these period pieces that Pa played as we progress through the series. I wish the publisher of the Little House books would invite these wonderful musicians to record ALL the songs and put the CDs inside each book's cover to make the reading experience as total as Laura would want it to be. If the technology had been available to her, I know that's what she would have done! Meanwhile, buy this CD for anyone who loves the Laura Ingalls Wilder books. It is the missing link that will make your Little House experience complete.

Classic Old-Time Fiddle from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic Old-Time Fiddle from Smithsonian Folkways
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Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000MQC8X4
Release Date: 2007-03-13

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Pretty Little Girl with the Blue Dress On - Doug Wallin
Sugar Hill - Tommy Jarrell w/ Frank Bode
Sally in the Garden - J.D. Cornett
Sally in the Garden - Marion Sumner
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Won't Come Until Morning - Greg Hooven
Wednesday Night Waltz - Clark Kessinger
Dance All Night - Arthur Smith w/ the McGee Brothers
Give the Fiddler a Dram - Bill Hicks
Little Brown Jug - Joe Thompson
Black Eyed Susie - Tracy Schwarz & Mike Seeger
Snowbird - Ross Brown
Ain't Gonna Rain No More - Hoyt Ming & the Pep Steppers
Cacklin' Hen - Roy Pope & the Carolina Homeboys
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Old Man Below - Gaither Carlton
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Red Bird - Clark Kessinger
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Sally Goodin' - Eck Robertson
Unnamed Tune - Tony Alderman
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Billy in the Lowground - Buddy Griffin w/ Red Allen & the Kentuckians
Fisher's Hornpipe - David & Billie Ray Johnson
Trombone Rag - Clark Kessinger
Bonaparte's Retreat - Mike Seeger
Carroll County Blues - Gordon Tanner & the Skillet Lickers

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Old-time fiddler Jake Krack and Folkways archivist Jeff Place compiled and annotated this collection of vintage Southern Appalachian string band music from the Smithsonian archives. Clark Kessinger, Wade Ward, Tommy Jarrell, Marion Sumner, Gaither Carlton, Eck Robertson, Melvin Wine, and many more old-time fiddle masters play their signature sounds from the heart of Appalachia. 32-page booklet, 76 minutes.

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