Collection Summary
John and Ginny Dildine collection 1956-1970
1957-1964
AFC 1975/001
Dildine, John
Dildine, Ginny
175 items
119 sound tape reels : analog ; 7
in.
24 sound tape reels : analog ; 10
in.
12 sound tape reels : analog ; 5
in.
manuscripts: 1 folder.
English
Russian
Hebrew
German
Dutch
French
Yiddish
Collection material in English, Russian, Hebrew, German, Dutch, French, and
Yiddish.
Archive of Folk Culture, American Folklife Center, Library of
Congress
Washington, D.C.
Collection of sound recordings of
Washington, D.C. area folk music radio programs on WASH and WAMU-FM, hosted by John
Dildine, with live interviews, and featuring some previously recorded selections.
The collection also includes sound recordings of concerts, folk festivals (including
selections from the Fox Hollow Folk Festival, 1968 and 1969) and other folk music
events in Maryland; Virginia; St. Louis, Missouri; New York state, and other
locations. Collection includes performances and interviews with well known musicians
from the United States, Great Britain, Scotland, and Ireland; plus a few shows
featuring recordings of music from Kenya and from India. Some items are dubs of
commercial recordings.
Provenance
John and Ginny Dildine; Donation; 1975.
Accruals
No further accruals are expected.
Processing History
Preliminary processing work on the John and Ginny Dildine collection was done by
Stephanie A. Hall (1989). Sound recordings were processed by Marcia Segal
(2009-2010). Audio logs and listening notes were created by Marshall Howard Kramer
(2012-2015). At some point between the initial processing and when the sound
recordngs were processed, the SR numbers changed. This may have been due to smaller
5" and larger 10" tapes being processed separately. Because of this, there are some
mismatches in SR numbers between earlier inventories, and the listening logs which
were completed later.
Related Material
[John
Dildine and Ginny Dildine papers, 1957-2014, bulk 1957-1995.]
[John
Dildine collection]
Copyright Status
Duplication of collection materials may be governed by copyright and other
restrictions.
Access and Restrictions
The John and Ginny Dildine collection is open to research. To request materials,
please contact the Folklife Reading Room at [https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.afc/folklife.contact]
Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:
[item number, date], John and Ginny Dildine collection (AFC 1975/001), Archive of
Folk Culture, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Biographical Note
John Dildine and Ginny Dildine became familiar figures on the folk music scene in the
1960s, performing at various festivals, schools, and other venues. Around 1965 they
began to incorporate puppetry into their stage performances. The puppets were
designed by Ginny and either hand-operated or worn as costumes. Over the years the
Dildine children (Scott, Debbie, and Connie) joined their parents onstage for
musical performances, and to help operate the puppets. Among John's many
accomplishments, he was also the host of folk music programs on Washington,
D.C.-area radio stations WASH and WAMU-FM (from 1957-1970) and was the first
president of the Folklore Society of Greater Washington (1964-1965).
Scope and Content
Collection of sound recordings of Washington, D.C. area folk music radio programs on
WASH and WAMU-FM, hosted by John Dildine, with live interviews, and featuring some
previously recorded selections. The collection also includes sound recordings of
concerts, folk festivals (including selections from the Fox Hollow Folk Festival,
1968 and 1969) and other folk music events in Maryland; Virginia; St. Louis,
Missouri; New York state, and other locations. Collection includes performances and
interviews with well known musicians from the United States, Great Britain,
Scotland, and Ireland; plus a few shows featuring recordings of music from Kenya and
from India. Some items are dubs of commercial recordings.
Arrangement
The John Dildine and Ginny Dildine collection is organized by sound recording. The
sound recordings have been digitized, with separate digital files for each side of a
tape. Summaries for each tape (or tape side) are from Marshall Howard Kramer's
listening notes. Where listening notes are not available, summaries are inferred
from earlier inventories.
Selected Search Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the LC Catalog. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically.
People
Aaron, Tossi
Abrahams, Roger D.
Beers, Bob, 1920-1972
Beers, Evelyne
Carawan, Guy
Clayton, Paul, 1931-1967
Cohen, John, 1932-2019
Collins, Judy, 1939-
Damron, Allen Wayne
Daniels, Charlotte
Dildine, Ginny
Dildine, John
Ennis, Seamus
Fariña, Richard
Foss, George
Hedin, Carol
Hester, Carolyn
Hurt, Mississippi John, 1892-1966
Kennedy, Norman, 1934-
Kweskin, Jim,--Interviews.
Martin-Perdue, Nancy J.
McGhee, Brownie, 1915-1996
McGhee, Brownie, 1915-1996,--Interviews.
Paley, Tom
Paley, Tom,--Interviews.
Paton, Sandy
Perdue, Charles L., 1930-2010
Sear, Dave
Seeger, Mike, 1933-2009
Seeger, Peggy, 1935-
Seeger, Pete, 1919-2014--Interviews.
Terry, Sonny
Terry, Sonny--Interviews.
Von Schmidt, Eric
Wilkins, Robert, 1896-1987
Organizations
Annual Fox Hollow Festival of Traditional Music and Arts.
Fox Hollow Folk Festival.
New Lost City Ramblers
WAMU-FM (Radio station : Washington, D.C.)
WASH-FM (Radio station : Washington, D.C.)
Subjects
Ballads, English.
Bluegrass music.
Blues (Music)
Folk festivals--United States.
Folk music--England.
Folk music--India.
Folk music--Ireland.
Folk music--Kenya.
Folk music--Scotland.
Folk music--United States.
Folk music--Washington (D.C.)
Folk songs, English.
Old-time music.
Popular music--United States--1951-1960.
Popular music--United States--1961-1970.
Popular music--United States--1971-1980.
Working class--Songs and music.
Places
Washington (D.C.)
Form/Genre
Folk music radio programs.
Radio airchecks.
Radio interviews.
Container List
Manuscripts
1
Notes about the recordings.
1 folder
Sound Recordings
Sound recordings are listed below by SR number, with listening notes and logs
per tape side. For a listing by performer see ["Contents by Performer Name"]
(please note: This listing was created from an earlier inventory, and there
may be some numbering inaccuracies.)
RXG 0812
AFC 1975/001: SR001, Recorded: ca.
1956-1957
Recorded: ca. 1956-1957
14:15
John Runge is a professional singer and guitarist who frequently appears
on British radio, television and recitals. He was on the faculty of
Phillips-Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire during 1956-1957 as an
exchange teacher. Runge sings and plays guitar on all songs.
Time
Content
Notes
Start
Runge talks about England being called the land
without music.
1:05
Man is for the Woman Made
A song by Henry Purcell.
2:12
Greensleeves
4:05
Soldier, Soldier Will You Marry Me
Cecil Sharp collected this version.
6:08
The Foggy Dew
6:50
The Foggy Dew a different version
8:09
Lord Randall
9:57
The Water is Wide
12:00
Old Daddy Fox
12:49
The Barley Mow
RXG 0693
AFC 1975/001: SR002 (1),
Recorded:
1957-11-13
Recorded: 1957-11-13
30:07
Uneven recording quality; seems to be a single microphone and a tape
recorder; sometimes the instruments overwhelm the vocals.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"I'm a Child a Fightin'"
Mike Seeger, Tom Paley, others
05:27
"Jackie Frasier"
Tom Paley
10:25
"The Cuckoo"
John Cohen
12:30
"Here Rattler Here"
group led by John Cohen
14:55
"Skip to My Lou"
Sam Anderson (lap dulcimer)
15:30
[unintelligible spoken word]
15:45
"Molly and Tenbrooks"
Tom Paley and Mike Seeger
18:45
"Shady Grove"
John Cohen
21:00
"Old Mother Hare"
Tom Paley and Mike Seeger
23:25
[instrumental, title unknown]
Tom Paley and Mike Seeger
24:16
"Cripple Creek"
Mike Seeger and Tom Paley
26:30
"Ida Red"
Mike Seeger and Tom Paley
28:10
"Old Joe Clark"
Tom Paley and Mike Seeger
RXG 0693
AFC 1975/001: SR002 (2),
Recorded:
1957-11-22
Recorded: 1957-11-22
30:51
Uneven recording quality; seems to be a single microphone and a tape
recorder; sometimes the instruments overwhelm the vocals. Handwritten
notes in the collection folder states: "Selections #1 – 8 from Hoot 3 at
Cabin john Recreation Center in Cabin John , Maryland in 11-22-57.
Selections #9 – 20 from Hoot 4 at Rock Creek Recreation Center in Chevy
Chase, Md. On 12-13-57".
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Sail Away Ladies"
group led by Tom Paley
2:25
"Midnight Special"
group led by Tom Paley
7:07
"Little Maggie"
group led by Tom Paley
9:58
"Old Woman with the Seven Little Devils"
group led by Tom Paley
13:20
"There'll Come a Time"
Hutch Morris and Tom Paley
18:05
"The Fossil Society" ("Truthful James")
Sam Anderson
21:45
"The Monkey and the Fish"
John Kauffman
23:50
"Railroad Bill"
Tom Paley
26:55
"Sail Upon the Deep Blue Sea"
Mike Seeger
29:50
"Tra La La"
group
RXG 0694
AFC 1975/001: SR003, Recorded: Winter
1957-1958
Recorded: Winter 1957-1958
15:05
Recording quality is very good. Handwritten notes in the collection
folder states: "Christy's Studio winter 1957-58."
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Notes
Start
"Henry Lee"
Chris and Pixie Christy
3:00
"Ain't Got No Place to Lay My Head"
Chris and Pixie
4:55
"When are you comin' to see me" [first line]
Chris and Pixie
[The song's title may be "My Sye." It is a courting
song. The melody seems to be the same as "Buffalo
Boys"]
6:35
"Sierra Peaks" or "Tying a Knot in the Devil's
Tail"
Pixie
8:25
"Young Rogers the Miller"
Chris and Pixie
[The tune is the same as "Sweet Betsy from
Pike"]
10:06
"Once there was a Quaker lover" [first line]
Chris and Pixie
[The title may be "Quaker Lover"]
11:42
"First he made the sun" [first line]
Chris and Pixie
[ the title may be "The Creation"]
12:55
"Stagolee" or "Slackolee"
Chris
[Laws I 15]
RXG 0695
AFC 1975/001: SR004, side A,
Recorded:
1957
Recorded: 1957
32:22
This is a live, studio recording for a radio broadcast by John Dildine
with guest performers Paul Clayton and Roger Abrahams. The program is
called "Folk Music." It was broadcast on WASH FM.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Theme song: "Railroad Bill"
by Etta Baker [recording]
2:51
Talking
John Dildine, Paul Clayton, Roger Abrahams
10:25
"Delia" or "Delia's Gone"
Clayton
12:53
Talking
Dildine, Clayton, Abrahams
14:54
"The Cruel War is Raging"
Roger Abrahams
17:39
Talking
Dildine, Clayton, Abrahams
18:30
"One Morning in May"
Clayton
20:30
Talking
Dildine, Clayton, Abrahams
31:40
Introduction to a recording of "Marching Jaybird" by
[Lacy Phillips]
Clayton
32:15
End of side A
RXG 0695
AFC 1975/001: SR004, side B,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded:
unknown
29:40
Continuation of John Dildine's radio broadcast.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
End of "Marching Jaybird" [only a few seconds were
recorded]
0:15
Talking
Dildine, Clayton, Abrahams
1:06
"Greenwood Sidey"
Abrahams
3:45
Talking
Dildine, Clayton, Abrahams
4:14
"Black Dog Blues"
Clayton
5:40
Talking
Dildine, Clayton, Abrahams
6:05
"Make Me a Pallet on Your Floor"
Abrahams
8:09
Talking
Dildine, Clayton, Abrahams
8:40
"Duncan and Brady"
Clayton
11:36
Talking
Dildine, Clayton, Abrahams
13:10
"Bury Me Beneath the Willow"
Abrahams (guitar and vocal), Paul Clayton
(vocal)
14:20
Talking
John Dildine, Paul Clayton, Roger Abrahams
16:50
"2 Dollar Bill"
Abrahams (guitar and vocal), Clayton (vocal)
18:15
Talking
Dildine, Clayton, Abrahams
20:30
"Payday and Coal Creek"
Clayton
22:43
Talking
Dildine, Clayton, Abrahams
23:12
"If He's Gone, Let Him Go"
Abrahams
25:17
Talking
Dildine, Clayton, Abrahams
26:00
"Rolling Home"
Clayton (guitar and vocal); others (harmony on the
chorus)
28:24
Talking
Dildine, Clayton, Abrahams
28:43
Reprise - "Rolling Home"
Paul Clayton (guitar and vocal); others (harmony on
the chorus); Dildine - talking
29:40
End of side B
RXG 0696
AFC 1975/001: SR005, Recorded:
1958
Recorded: 1958
28:30
Good recording quality
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Notes
Start
An unidentified male introduces the performers: Roger
Abrahams, Paul Clayton and Gina Glaser
0:58
It Takes a Worried man to Sing a Worried
Song"
Glaser, Clayton and Abrahams
3:12
Clayton introduces the next song
4:02
"Springfield Mountain"
Clayton
6:00
"The Cuckoo"
Glaser
9:12
"Slippin' Around"
Abrahams
Also known as "Make Me a Pallet on Your
Floor"
12:08
(tuning guitars)
12:50
"If He's Gone, Let him Go"
Abrahams and Glaser
15:48
"Blood Red Roses"
Clayton and Abrahams (a cappella)
18:12
"Polly Vaughn"
Clayton
21:35
"Greenland Whalers"
Clayton
23:50
"Red Rosy Bush"
Glaser
26:08
"Siúli A Rún" (Gaelic)
Glaser
First line: "I wish I was up yonder hill, 'tis there
I'd sit and cry my fill"
28:30
End
RXG 0697
AFC 1975/001: SR006, Recorded:
1958
Recorded: 1958
27:21
This is probably a continuation of [SR005](ead10008).
Good recording quality
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Notes
Start
Introduction to the next song
Paul Clayton
1:00
"Jesse James"
Clayton
4:07
Introduction to the next song and discussion of the
Appalachian dulcimer (also known as the lap
dulcimer)
Clayton
5:15
"The Ballad of Masse Grove"
Clayton
Also known as "The Ballad of Matty Groves"
9:47
"The Devil and the Famer"
Clayton
13:30
Folk tale, "Coon Skin Hunting" told by
Clayton
15:45
"Old Blue"
Clayton
17:25
"Done Laid Around"
Clayton, Roger Abrahams and Gina Glaser
First line: "Done laid around and stayed around this
old town too long". Also known as "Gotta Travel
On".
20:08
"Payday at Coal Creek"
Clayton
22:50
"If I Had a Ribbon Bow"
Glaser
24:52
"When I lay down and I do die"
Abrahams
27:21
End
RXG 0698
AFC 1975/001: SR007, Recorded:
1958
Recorded: 1958
28:12
Good recording quality. This seems to have been recorded live, before an
audience. Probably concluded on [SR008](ead10011).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Notes
Start
"Queen of Hearts"
Roger Abrahams
2:30
"Cannon Ball Blues"
Abrahams
4:30
"Paper of Pins"
Paul Clayton and Gina Glaser
7:15
"Cruel War is Raging"
Clayton [Glaser and maybe Abrahams on the
chorus]
10:15
"Little Brown Dog"
Abrahams
12:15
"Handsome Molly"
Abrahams
14:15
"Locks and Bolts"
Abrahams
First line: I dreamed of my true love last
night"
16:55
"The Cruel Mother"
Abrahams
Also known as "Greenwood Sidey" or "The Lady of
York"; first line: "There was a lady lived in York, all
alone and lonely".
20:40
"The Water is Wide"
Glaser
23:10
"Foggy Dew"
Glaser
She said this is a song from Ireland; first line: "A
down the hill I went one morn"
25:30
"Dink's Song" also known as "Fare Thee Well"
Glaser
First line: "If had wings like Noah's dove"
28:12
End
RXG 0699
AFC 1975/001: SR008, Recorded:
1958
Recorded: 1958
9:30
Good recording quality. This seems to have been recorded live, before an
audience. Probably the continuation of [SR007](ead10010).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Notes
Start
"I'll Fly Away"
Roger Abrahams, Gina Glaser, Paul Clayton
3:00
"Delia"
Abrahams, Glaser
5:35
"Been on the Job Too Long"
Clayton
[also known as "Duncan and Brady"]
9:30
End
RXG 0700
AFC 1975/001: SR009, Recorded:
1958
Recorded: 1958
15:23
Good recording quality. This seems to have been recorded live, before an
audience. All songs by Guy Carawan. SR009 through SR011 seem to have
been recorded at the same performance.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Notes
Start
"The Water is Wide"
Carawan
4:00
Carawan talks about the summer he travelled in the
South with Frank Hamilton and Jack Elliot performing and
learning songs.
5:35
[this is a version of the song "Simon Slick" or
"Kickin' Mule"]
Carawan
first line: "My Uncle had an old mule, his name was
Simon Slick"
7:20
The first line is something like "Dedda Gelt Oy Yoi
Yoi"
Carawan
This song is in Yiddish.
10:20
[The title is probably "Wanderin"]
Carawan
first line: "My Daddy is an engineer, my brother
drives a hack"
12:33
"On My Way"
Carawan
14:08
"It's Me, Oh Lord It's Me"
Carawan
15:23
End
RXG 0701
AFC 1975/001: SR010, Recorded:
1958-04-08
Recorded: 1958-04-08
15:45
Good recording quality. This seems to have been recorded live, before an
audience. All songs by Guy Carawan. Seems to be a continuation of [SR009](ead10012).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Instruments on a Chinese bamboo flute
Carawan
1:04
"Chickens They Are Crowin'"
Carawan
2:20
Medley: "Hattie Belle She's My Own True Love" and
"Look Down, Look Down That Lonesome Road"
Carawan
5:20
"Cripple Creek"
Carawan
8:10
Delia
Carawan
11:25
At the World Youth Festival Carawan learned a Russian
song about a girl named Katushka[?]. Sung in
Russian
Carawan
13:45
"Talkin' Atom"
Carawan
15:45
End
RXG 0702
AFC 1975/001: SR011, Recorded:
1958-04-08
Recorded: 1958-04-08
15:45
Good recording quality. This seems to have been recorded live, before an
audience. All songs by Guy Carawan. The seems to be a continuation of
[SR009](ead10012) and [SR010](ead10013).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Black Eyed Susie"
Carawan
2:10
"Railroad Bill"
Carawan
5:05
"Hava Nagila" [sung in Hebrew]
Carawan
7:30
Discussion of two Chinese instruments. One a pipe
called a [Shang or Zhang] and a bamboo flute.
Carawan
10:10
This Land is Your Land"
Carawan
12:25
So Long It's Been Good to Know You"
Carawan
14:50
End
RXG 0703
AFC 1975/001: SR012, Recorded:
1958
Recorded: 1958
30:51
Good recording quality. This seems to have been recorded live, before an
audience. All songs by Guy Carawan. This seems to be a continuation of
[SR009](ead10012). Start through 14:45 is a repeat
of [SR011](ead10014).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Black Eyed Susie"
Carawan
2:05
"Railroad Bill"
Carawan
5:07
"Hava Nagila" [sung in Hebrew]
Carawan
7:29
Discussion of two Chinese instruments. One a pipe
called a [Shang or Zhang] and a bamboo flute.
Carawan
9:25
This Land is Your Land"
Carawan
12:20
So Long It's Been Good to Know You"
Carawan
14:45
"Dance Boatman, Dance"
Carawan
16:25
"3 Little Pigs"
Carawan
17:54
"Sinner Man"
Carawan
20:02
"Old Blue"
Carawan
23:13
"He's Got the Whole World in His Hands"
Carawan
26:58
"Ontario"
Carawan
30:51
End
RXG 0704
AFC 1975/001: SR013, Recorded:
1958-05-25
Recorded: 1958-05-25
32:01
This is a recording for the second half hour of a John Dildine radio
program. It features live performances by Tom Paley, John Cohen and Mike
Seeger. It is the first time that these three musicians played together
(see Allen, Ray – "The New Lost City Ramblers & The Folk Music
Revival," University of Illinois Press, 2010, pages 38 to 40 and Malone,
Bill C. – "Music from the True Vine – Mike Seeger's Live and Musical
Journey," University of North Carolina Press, 2011, page 79). They went
on to become The New Lost City Ramblers.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Notes
Start
Conversation by John Dildine: a recent concert by
Pete Seeger; Announcement of upcoming concerts by Josh
White, and by Tom Paley, and Bob Clayton. Introduction
of Paley, Cohen and Seeger.
3:07
"Soldiers Joy"
Paley (vocal and guitar), Cohen (banjo) and Seeger
(fiddle)
5:15
"Weaver room Blues"
Cohen and Paley
8:30
Discussion of bluegrass and "greengrass"
Seeger
9:45
"Molly and Tenbrook"
Seeger (vocal and banjo)
12:18
Discussion of the song and banjo techniques
Seeger
14:03
"Make Me a Pallet on Your Floor"
Cohen
15:50
Discussion of John Cohen and his brother Mike Cohen
who is a member of the Shanty Boys.
Dildine and Cohen
16:20
"Colored Aristocracy," instrumental
Paley
Paley says he got this song from a Library of
Congress recording. [per page 39 of Ray Allen's book,
this song is titled "Colored Aristocracy." The original
tape box calls this song "Aristocrat ‘til I
die"]
18:00
Discussion of the song as a dance number. Comments
about bluegrass.
18:47
Tuning instruments
19:48
"Boll Weevil"
Paley (vocal)
23:28
"Little Moses"
Seeger (autoharp and vocal)
27:50
Conversation: Dildine and Seeger about a TV program
Seeger recently did.
28:40
Dildine talks about this night's radio broadcast and
upcoming concerts.
30:08
"Railroad Bill"
Paley (vocal and guitar)
32:01
End
RXG 0705
AFC 1975/001: SR014, Recorded:
1958
Recorded: 1958
12:50
In this recording John Dildine interviews Tom Paley. The recording
quality is very good.
Time
Content
Start
Paley describes how he got his first guitar in 1945
when he was in high school in NY.
2:10
Paley talks about the kind of music he
performs.
4:05
Paley discusses where he went to high school, college
and graduate school.
4:40
Paley discusses how and where he learns
songs.
7:20
Paley discusses how he learned to play the guitar and
the banjo.
8:50
Paley discusses being influenced by "ethnic" or
"authentic" performance styles.
11:30
Paley discusses his recordings.
12:50
End
RXG 0706
AFC 1975/001: SR015, Recorded:
1958-11-21
Recorded: 1958-11-21
27:50
Good recording quality
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"P Street Blues"
Rick [Eric] Von Schmidt
3:30
"Cindy"
Hutch Morris and others on the chorus
6:40
"Cambric Shirt"
Jean Foss (vocal) and George Foss
9:05
"DeKalb Blues"
Von Schmidt
13:45
"Henry Lee"
Chris and Pixie Christie
16:50
"Nottamin Town"
Jean Foss (vocal) and George Foss
19:45
"James A. Garfield"
Von Schmidt
26:09
reprise "James A. Garfield"
Von Schmidt
27:50
End
RXG 0707
AFC 1975/001: SR016, Recorded:
1958-12-02
Recorded: 1958-12-02
29:01
Good recording quality. This was recorded in the Dildine's living room.
It is continued on [SR017](ead10020).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Notes
Start
John Dildine introduces and interviews Rudy Thurau
and Ron Engh
7:40
Introduction to "Annalisa"
Engh
8:30
"Annalisa"
Engh and Thurau
[sung in German]
10:25
Discussion of rock and roll, and folk music
Dildine, Engh and Thurau
12:01
Introduction to a Dutch song
Thurau
12:55
[Dutch song, title not given]
Thurau and Engh
[sung in Dutch]
14:22
Discussion of folk singing, conversation and cultural
differences in Europe, the United States and
Africa
Engh, Thurau and Dildine
24:15
Introduction to an [Algerian] song
Engh
24:50
[Algerian song, title not given]
Engh and Thurau
[language not identified]
26:58
Discussion of the style in which the guitar was
played; talk of busking in Africa
Engh, Thurau and Dildine
29:01
End
RXG 0708
AFC 1975/001: SR017, Recorded:
1958-12-02
Recorded: 1958-12-02
27:55
Good recording quality. This was recorded in the Dildine's living room.
It is the continuation of [SR016](ead10019).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Notes
Start
Discussion of the way Ron Engh and Rudy Thurau look;
they have beards. Engh and Thurau talk about singing in
Paris.
2:40
"The Shepardess and the Cat"
Engh and Thurau
[sung in French]
3:45
Discussion of the pervious song. Dildine asks them to
sing an American song.
4:55
"The Fox"
Engh (vocal and guitar), Thurau (harmonica)
[sung in English]
7:02
Discussion of their travels. Engh and Thurau built a
raft and sailed down the Niger River. Engh broke his arm
and had to return to the United States. The December 20,
1958 issue of the Saturday Evening Post will have an
article about Engh and Thurau. They discuss the
lecture/concert tour they are about to begin.
15:57
"No, John, No"
Engh and Thurau
[sung in English; a variation of "No, Sir,
No"]
18:35
Discussion of previous song. Discussion of the
languages they speak and don't speak. Discussion of
their upcoming trip to South America, Australia, Japan
and Asia. Dildine asks if they have made a
record.
25:00
"Bon Jour"
Engh and Thurau
27:55
End
RXG 0709
AFC 1975/001: SR018, Recorded:
1958-12
Recorded: 1958-12
30:38
Recording quality is ok; the volume level is uneven. It was recorded
before a live audience.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Introduction to the first song
Sandy Paton
1:45
"Coronation Coronach" [also known as "Scottish
Breakaway"]
Sandy Paton
2:30
Introduction to the next song
Sandy Paton
4:10
"Cold Blows the Wind" [also known as "The Unquiet
Grave"]
Sandy Paton
6:25
Introduction to the next song
Sandy Paton
8:00
A version of "Captain Wedderburn's Courtship"
Sandy Paton
9:40
Introduction to the next song
Sandy Paton
10:05
"Dear Companion"
Sandy Paton
13:40
Introduction to the next song
Sandy Paton
14:35
"An Old Man Rocking the Cradle"
Sandy Paton
17:38
"Dewy Dens of Yarrow
Sandy Paton
22:25
Introduction to the next song
Sandy Paton
22:50
"The Wild Mountain Thyme"
Sandy Paton
26:55
John Dildine thanks Sandy Paton, introduces Charlotte
(Char) Daniels and announces a concert by Rudy Thurau
and Ron Engh
30:38
End
RXG 017
AFC 1975/001: SR019, Recorded:
1958-12
Recorded: 1958-12
26:35
Recording quality is ok; the volume level is uneven. It was recorded
before a live audience.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Introduction to the first song
Sandy Paton
2:04
"Lang a Growin'"
Paton
4:45
Introduction to the next song
Paton
5:35
"Long Time a Growin'"
Paton
9:35
"Keep That Wheel a Turnin'"
Paton
12:07
Introduction to the next song
Paton
12:40
"Charlie Mops"
Paton
15:30
"Sunday is My Day of Rest"
Paton
17:05
Introduction to the next song
Paton
18:25
"Foggy, Foggy Dew"
Paton
22:13
"Maids when you're Young"
Paton
24:03
Introduction to the next song
Paton
24:20
Several kid's songs: "Charlie Chaplin," "Shirley
Temple," "Granny", "Duke Street Jail" and
"Black-White-Cat"
Paton
26:55
End
RXG 0711
AFC 1975/001: SR020, Recorded:
1958-10-08
Recorded: 1958-10-08
26:37
This seems to be a recording for two short radio programs with Paul
Clayton and Char (Charlotte) Daniels. An unidentified guitar
instrumental it may be "Bully of the Town" is played at the start and
end of each program
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Introduction to the first program
Daniels and Clayton
1:16
"Great Getting' Up Morning"
Daniels and Clayton
2:24
"Pilgrim Stanger" [also known as "I am a
Pilgrim"]
Daniels
4:48
"Jenny Jenkins"
Daniels and Clayton
6:15
The story of Old Blue
Clayton
8:25
"Old Blue" [the song]
Clayton
10:37
"Whiskey is the Life of Man"
Daniels and Clayton
12:25
End of the first program
Daniels and Clayton
13:25
Introduction to the second program
Daniels and Clayton
14:10
"Drill Ye Tarriers"
Daniels and Clayton
16:14
"Go Away From My Window"
Clayton
18:58
"I Gave My Love A Cherry"
Daniels and Clayton
21:00
"Villikins and Dinah"
Daniels
23:13
"Sourwood Mountain" [A note in the collection folder
calls this song "Chickens Crowin' on Sourwood
NH."]
Daniels and Clayton
25:18
Conclusion of the second program
Daniels and Clayton
26:37
End
RXG 0712
AFC 1975/001: SR021, Recorded:
1958
Recorded: 1958
26:10
This seems to be a recording for two short radio programs with Paul
Clayton and Char (Charlotte) Daniels. An unidentified guitar
instrumental it may be "Bully of the Town" is played at the start and
end of each program
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Notes
Start
Introduction to the first program. Clayton says that
the program will be Cowboy songs.
Daniels and Clayton
1:17
"I Ride Old Paint"
Daniels and Clayton
3:29
"Tying a Knot in the Devil's Tail"
Clayton
5:25
"The Colorado Trail"
Daniels
6:36
"Cowboy's Lament" [also known as "The Streets of
Laredo"]
Clayton
9:16
["Tender Fool"]
Clayton
[the first line song is: "One day I thought I'd have
some fun, see how punchin' cows was done"]
10:50
"The Old Chisholm Trail"
Daniels and Clayton
12:15
Conclusion of the first program
Daniels and Clayton
13:10
Introduction to the second program
Daniels and Clayton
14:09
"That Great Getting' Up Mornin'"
Daniels and Clayton
15:47
"Pilgrim Stanger" [also known as "I am a
Pilgrim"]
Daniels
17:47
"Jenny Jenkins"
Daniels and Clayton
19:13
The story of Old Blue
Clayton
21:23
"Old Blue" [the song]
Clayton
23:33
"Whiskey Johnnie" [also known as "Whiskey is the Life
of Man"]
Daniels and Clayton
25:13
Conclusion of the second program
Daniels and Clayton
26:10
End
RXG 0713
AFC 1975/001: SR022,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
19:52
This seems to be a recording session with Paul Clayton and Char
(Charlotte) Daniels. There are false starts, laughing and some complete
songs.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start:
[recording error]
0:35
"Abilene"
Daniels
2:09
"Old Cotton Fields at [sic] Home"
Daniels
3:35
"Abilene"
Daniels
5:29
"Make Me a Pallet on Your Floor"
Daniels
6:56
"Hush Little Baby, Don't You Cry"
Daniels
10:05
"When I First Came to This Land"
Clayton and Daniels
12:52
"Jenny Jenkins"
Clayton and Daniels
15:40
"Pay Me My Money Down"
Clayton and Daniels
17:15
"Old Cotton Fields at [sic] Home"
Daniels
19:52
End
RXG 0714
AFC 1975/001: SR023, Recorded: summer
1957
Recorded: summer 1957
28:44
This is a sample, compilation of field recordings made by Bates
Littlehales in Tennessee and Alabama. He introduces the songs and the
performers.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Notes
Start
"Wildwood Flower"
Gerry Nelson
1:22
"John Henry"
Gerry Nelson
2:28
"Willow Garden"
Gerry Nelson
3:35
Littlehales talks about the three previous songs,
where he collected them and the performer, Gerry
Nelson.
4:38
"Old Rattler"
Gerry Nelson
[The melody seems to be the same as "Lay the Pistol
Down, Babe, Lay the Pistol Down"]
6:19
"Jesse James"
Bobby Barker
7:19
Littlehales introduces Kenneth Bolton
7:28
Kenneth Bolton explains why he sing hymns.
8:08
"Poor Wayfaring Stranger"
Kenneth Bolton
10:23
[probably "The Blind Child's Prayer"]
Polly Bolton
[the first line is "They say dear father that
tonight"]
12:10
"Dying Hobo"
Frank Bolton
[first line is "It was at a western water tank, on a
cold December day"]
14:11
"Old Joe Clark"
[Lum] Thomas
15:15
Flop Eared Mule'
[Lum] Thomas
16:34
"Sally Goodin"
[Lum] Thomas
17:39
"The Arkansas Traveler"
[Lum] Thomas
19:14
Littlehales introduces the next performer.
19:33
"Little Mary" [also known as "The Ballad of Little
Mary Phagen"]
Ruby [Haveren]
21:14
"The Swapping Song"
Ruby [Haveren]
23:30
"30 Pieces of Silver"
Kenneth Bolton and friends
25:32
"In the Pines"
[Karl] Samples
26:47
"16 Tons"
Gerry Nelson
28:44
End
RXG 0715
AFC 1975/001: SR024,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
9:40
There is no documentation for this tape. There is no introduction on the
tape itself. It may be another recording session with Paul Clayton and
Char (Charlotte) Daniels.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Tying a Knot in the Devil's Tail"
Daniels
2:15
"Stackolee"
Clayton
4:30
"Young Rogers the Miller" [takes 1 and 2]
Clayton and Daniels
5:38
"Young Rogers the Miller" [take 3]
Clayton and Daniels
7:26
"The Quaker's Daughter" [take 1]
Clayton and Daniels
9:12
"The Quaker's Daughter" [take 2]
Clayton and Daniels
9:40
End
RXG 0716
AFC 1975/001: SR025,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
17:03
There is no documentation for this tape. There is no introduction on the
tape itself. It may be another recording session with Paul Clayton and
Char (Charlotte) Daniels.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Notes
Start
"The Creation Song"
Clayton and Daniels
[first line is "First he made the sun"]
1:16
"Get Down, Get Down Little Henry Lee"
Clayton and Daniels
4:15
"Ain't Got No Place to Lay My Head"
Clayton and Daniels
6:05
"Young Rogers the Miller"
Clayton and Daniels
7:48
"The Quaker Lover"
Clayton and Daniels
9:25
"Seven Drunken Nights"
Clayton and Daniels
[first line is "First night that I came home drunk as
I could be"
12:14
"Old Blue"
Daniels
14:20
The Frozen Logger"
Clayton and Daniels
17:03
End
RXG 0717
AFC 1975/001: SR026 (1),
Recorded:
1960-01-08
Recorded: 1960-01-08
22:14
This is a recording for the first part of John Dildine's radio program of
January 8, His guests are Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee. All the music
is from their recordings. This broadcast is concluded on [SR026 (2)](ead10030).
Time
Content
Start:
"Midnight Special"
2:45
Dildine speaks with Terry and McGhee about the blues
and how they got started in the music business.
9:05
"Fox Hunt"
11:37
Dildine asks them about a State Department Exchange
Tour they recently did in India. They talk about the
harmonica work on "Fox Hunt." They talk about their
music.
17:07
"Take this hammer"
20:05
Dildine, Terry and McGhee talk about work
songs.
22:14
End
RXG 0717
AFC 1975/001: SR026 (2),
Recorded:
1960-01-08
Recorded: 1960-01-08
22:14
This is a recording for the second part of John Dildine's radio program
of January 8, 1960. His guests are Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee. All
the music is from their recordings.This broadcast is begun on [SR026 (1)](ead10029).
Time
Content
Start:
Dildine, Terry and McGhee talk about the recording
industry. They talk about the song "John Henry."
3:20
"John Henry"
7:22
Dildine, Terry, and McGhee talk about the song "John
Henry." They talk about guitar tunings. They talk about
the song "Betty and Dupree."
12:39
"Betty and Dupree"
18:53
Dildine, Terry, and McGhee talk about how Terry
learned to play the harmonica. They talk about the next
song.
20:25
"Lose Your Money"
22:14
End
RXG 0718
AFC 1975/001: SR027, Recorded:
1960-05-01
Recorded: 1960-05-01
31:57
It seems that John Dildine reused a tape to record his radio program of
May 1, 1960. However, the tape was not completely erased before starting
the recording, so the first (almost) nine minutes are not folk music at
all.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Notes
Start
Prior to a congressional [Senate] hearing, an
unidentified person from the Westinghouse Broadcasting
Company attempts to do live interviews with Bobby
Kennedy, Dave Beck, Nathan Shefferman and Barry
Goldwater.
5:00
The committee hearing is called to order and Mr.
Schefferman testifies about 16 checks.
8:00
An advertisement for the "Program Guide" for radio
station WASH-FM in Washington, D.C.
8:57
Start of the Dildine radio broadcast of May 1, 1960.
The theme music is Etta Baker's recording of "Railroad
Bill."
10:14
Dildine introduces the program.
11:35
Dildine talks about the theme song. He introduces
Charlotte [Char] Daniels. They talk.
14:10
"Durango Jail"
Daniels
17:00
Dildine and Daniels talk.
19:23
"Come All Ye Fair and Tender Ladies"
Daniels
23:42
Dildine and Daniels talk.
25:25
"Across the Blue Mountains"
Daniels
The first line is: "One morning, one morning, one
morning in May"
27:55
Dildine and Daniels talk about folk music and the
"folk process."
31:57
End
[This broadcast is continued on SR028]
RXG 0719
AFC 1975/001: SR028, Recorded:
1960-05-01
Recorded: 1960-05-01
27:40
This is the continuation of [SR027](ead10031), John
Dildine's radio broadcast of May 1, 1960 with guest Charlotte Char
Daniels.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine and Daniels talk about "bad man
ballads."
1:33
"Duncan and Brady"
Daniels
3:55
Dildine and Daniels talk about acoustic guitars and
electric guitars. Daniels introduces the next
song.
7:20
"Blues Chase Up a Rabbit"
Daniels
10:45
Dildine and Daniels talk about the Archive of Folk
Song at the Library of Congress. Dildine talks about the
upcoming Washington Folk Festival and National Folk
Festival.
15:45
"I've Got a Home in That Rock"
Daniels
19:43
Dildine and Daniels talk about spirituals. The talk
about "hoots."
22:30
"Frankie and Johnnie"
Daniels
26:09
Dildine closes the radio program.
27:40
End
RXG 0719
AFC 1975/001: SR029, Recorded:
1960-05-22
Recorded: 1960-05-22
58:54
The only documentation for this recording was two notes on the tape box
itself: "Indian Program" and "May 22, 1960." This recording seems to be
part of a radio broadcast for the World Affairs Seminar. John Dildine
and another unidentified broadcast host apparently combined their
air-time to have a program of Asian music. This recording is the Indian
portion of that broadcast.
Time
Content
Start
An unidentified man introduces a program of music
from India. He introduces Mr. [Ravin Tanden], the Second
Secretary from the Embassy of India, "who will tell us
about Indian music and will explain it to us."
1:05
A recorded, instrumental piece of music is played.
[flute, drums, and drone]
4:30
Dildine calls the previous piece "a morning raga."
Mr. [Tanden] says that it is a classical piece. He
explains it. Dildine and [Tanden] discuss the raga
musical form and other aspects of Indian music.
Unidentified man joins the conversation. They introduce
and explain the next piece, which is also a morning
raga. A stringed instrument, a sarod, is the lead
instrument on this recorded piece.
14:30
The second morning raga is played. Mr. [Tanden]
occasionally talks over the music to explain
something.
38:10
Unidentified man discusses the World Affairs Seminar
and how this program fits in. There is discussion of the
raga which was just played: the audience for this music;
how an Indian musician learns his/her profession; the
history of Indian music. They discuss "the social
context" of Indian music. They discuss how western music
is coming into India. The next piece is
introduced.
51:02
This is a recording of a vocal selection, with
instrumental backup, from South India.
54:24
The next selection is introduced. It features a
woodwind instrument.
55:00
A recording is played.
58:20
Unidentified man concludes the Indian portion of the
program.
58:54
End
RXG 0720
AFC 1975/001: SR030 (1),
Recorded:
1960-06-05
Recorded: 1960-06-05
40:33
This is a recording for a John Dildine radio broadcast . It was recorded
at a house in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. The performers are Bob Beers,
Evelyn Beers, Judy Weston and Dave Sear. They are in D.C. for the
National Folk Festival. The Beers and Sear performed at the festival.
The recording volume is uneven. The first 24+ minutes of this broadcast
are repeated on [SR031](ead10036).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine introduces the performance and the
performers. In the background a woman [Judy Weston] is
singing and playing banjo. Dildine and Bob Beers discuss
the psaltry and the hammered dulcimer. They discuss the
first song, which Bob Beers wrote and will perform on
his dulcimer.
4:36
"The Rain Forest"
Bob Beers
8:40
Dildine does a station break. He introduces Judy
Weston. They talk about learning songs from phonograph
records.
15:55
"Willie Moore"
Judy Weston
14:10
Dildine asks Weston from which recording she learned
the song. They discuss the sources of her songs. Sear
joins the conversation. Sear discusses the next
song.
18:18
"John Henry"
Dave Sear
23:05
Dildine and Sear discuss how Sear put together his
arrangement. Dildine does a station break. Dildine talks
with Evelyn Beers.
29:05
"The Water is Wide"
Evelyn [vocal] and Bob Beers
31:30
"Bonnie George Campbell"
Evelyn [vocal] and Bob Beers
33:38
Dildine and Bob Beers talk about fiddling.
35:18
"So Early, Early in the Spring"
Judy Weston
38:50
"Aiken Drum" or "Achen Drum"
Dave Sear [and others on the chorus]
RXG 0721
AFC 1975/001: SR030 (2),
Recorded:
1960-06-05
Recorded: 1960-06-05
2:25
These few segments may have been recorded at the same time as [SR031](ead10036). There is no documentation
available.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
[unidentified song]
Judy Weston
1:21
[tuning instruments]
1:50
[unidentified song]
Bob Beers
2:25
End
RXG 0722
AFC 1975/001: SR031, Recorded:
1960-06-05
Recorded: 1960-06-05
24:14
This is a recording for a John Dildine radio broadcast. It was recorded
at a house in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. The performers are Bob Beers,
Evelyn Beers, Judy Weston and Dave Sear. They are in D.C. for the
National Folk Festival. The Beers and Sear performed at the festival.
The recording volume good. A portion of this broadcast is on [SR030](ead10034).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine introduces the performance and the
performers. Dildine and Bob Beers discuss the psaltery
and the hammered dulcimer. They discuss the first song,
which Bob Beers wrote and will perform on his
dulcimer.
4:15
"The Rain Forest"
Bob Beers
8:07
Dildine does a station break. He introduces Judy
Weston. They talk about learning songs from phonograph
records.
12:10
"Willie Moore"
Judy Weston
13:50
Dildine asks Weston from which recording she learned
the song. They discuss the sources of her songs. Sear
joins the conversation. Sear discusses the next
song.
17:18
"John Henry"
Dave Sear
21:25
Dildine and Sear discuss how Sear put together his
arrangement.
23:40
Dildine does a station break.
24:14
End
RXG 0723
AFC 1975/001: SR032, Recorded:
1960-06-10
Recorded: 1960-06-10
22:10
This is the first portion of John Dildine's radio broadcast. His guest is
Dave Sear (and his banjo). The broadcast is continued on [SR033](ead10038). The song list for this collection
indicates that Virginia (Ginny) Dildine accompanies Sear on all the
songs. I found no documentation of this on the actual tape boxes and my
ear did not hear it.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Railroad Bill" [recorded] leads into a John Dildine
radio broadcast. His guest is Dave Sear.
2:20
"Old Dan Tucker"
Sear
3:43
Dildine and Sear discuss how Sear came to be a singer
of folk sings.
6:25
"Go Tell Aunt Rhodie"
Sear
8:40
Dildine and Sear discuss playing and singing fold
songs.
10:45
Dildine does a station break.
12:20
Dildine and Sear discuss simplicity and art.
12:42
"Freight Train Blues"
Sear
15:26
Dildine and Sear discuss the "Freight Train Blues."
The talk about who writes the songs and the music.
Dildine asks "what kind of music [Sear] likes to play
best." They discuss British ballads. They discuss folk
music as a form of communication.
21:50
Sear begins to introduce the next song.
22:10
End
RXG 0724
AFC 1975/001: SR033, Recorded:
1960-06-10
Recorded: 1960-06-10
31:31
This is the second portion of John Dildine's radio broadcast. His guest
is Dave Sear (and his banjo). The broadcast is begun on [SR032](ead10037). The song list for this collection
indicates that Virginia (Ginny) Dildine accompanies Sear on all the
songs. I found no documentation of this on the actual tape boxes and my
ear did not hear it.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine and Sear talk about folk music as a form of
communication.
0:50
"East Virginia Blues"
Sear
4:20
Dildine does a station break.
5:08
Dildine is given a note, which he reads, giving the
attribution of "Freight Train Blues."
6:00
Sear discusses what songs he chooses to play for what
audience.
7:30
"Hiram Hubbard"
Sear
10:35
Dildine and Sear discuss how a performer selects
his/her songs. Dildine says that he's had another phone
call. This one is about a folk singer Named Dave Shear.
Sear introduces his next song.
13:34
"Cotton Fields"
Sear
16:21
Dildine and Sear talk about Lead Belly songs. They
discuss "honesty" in folk music.
18:08
Dildine does a station break.
19:13
Dildine asks Sear to sing a "commercial" song. They
discuss "what a folk song is and what a folk singer
is."
22:30
"Mighty Joe Magarac"
Sear
25:00
Dildine and Sear discuss the previous song and get
ready for the next song.
27:05
"Swing Low Sweet Chariot"
Sear
29:15
Dildine closes the broadcast. Repeat of "Railroad
Bill"
31:31
End
RXG 0725
AFC 1975/001: SR034, Recorded:
1960-07-17
Recorded: 1960-07-17
29:45
This is a broadcast of John Dildine's radio show. Donal Leace is his
guest. Leace is from West Virginia and is currently a student at Howard
University.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine introduces the broadcast and Donal Leace.
Leace introduces the first song.
1:21
"Hound Dog Bay at the Moon"
Leace
4:06
Dildine and Leace discuss the previous song. They
discuss work songs and suffering. They discuss using
songs to bring history alive. Dildine asks Leace to sing
a children's song. Leace introduces the next
song.
8:00
"All the Pretty Little Horses"
Leace
9:58
Leace and Dildine discuss the previous song. They
discuss sad songs and happy songs. They discuss folk
music, classical music and jazz.
14:25
Dildine does a station break.
15:42
Dildine and Leace discuss the Cauldron, a folk music
venue on Wednesday nights. Dildine differentiates
between D.C. hootenannies and N.Y. hootenannies. Leace
says that Philadelphia has no folk music radio shows.
Leace introduces the next song.
20:25
"John Hardy"
Leace
22:42
Dildine and Leace talk about "John Hardy" and "John
Henry." They discuss the universality of legends and
folk songs. Leace introduces the next song.
25:47
"I Want Jesus to Walk with Me"
Leace
26:45
Dildine closes the broadcast. ["Railroad Bill" is
playing in the background.]
28:45
End
RXG 0726
AFC 1975/001: SR035, Recorded:
1960-12-25
Recorded: 1960-12-25
24:31
This is the first part of a recording John Dildine made with Jean and
George Foss to be broadcast at a later date. The second part of this
recording is on [SR036](ead10041).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Notes
Start
Dildine introduces Jean and George Foss. George says
that they are mostly interested in old Scottish and
English ballads. Jean says that they both attended
Julliard, graduating in 1954 and 1955. George and Jean
talk about their non-folk-singing work.
2:25
[The original tape box calls this song "House
Carpenter." Google search suggests other possible
titles: "The Daemon Lover" and "The Lover's
Ghost."]
Jean Foss, vocal; George Foss, 4-string
dulcimer
The first line of this song is: "Well met, well met
my own true love."
5:47
Jean and George talk about where and from whom the
collected this song. They mention collecting with Paul
Clayton. George talks about the lap dulcimer he played
on the previous song. They discuss the next
song.
9:38
"Lady Gay"
George Foss vocal [and dulcimer]
12:20
George discusses where they learned the previous
song. Dildine takes a station break. [There is dead air
for about 40 seconds.] Dildine discusses what is to
follow.
14:50
"Fair and Tender Ladies"
Jean Foss, vocal
18:40
Dildine, Jean and George discuss the previous song.
They discuss the next song.
21:10
"Across the Blue Mountains"
George Foss
The first line is: "One morning, one morning, one
morning in May"
23:23
George discusses the previous song and the woman from
whom he learned it. Dildine does a station
break.
24:31
End
RXG 0727
AFC 1975/001: SR036, Recorded:
1960-12-25
Recorded: 1960-12-25
24:41
This is the second part of a recording John Dildine made with Jean and
George Foss to be broadcast at a later date. The first part of this
recording is on [SR035](ead10040).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Notes
Start
Dildine says that after the next song Jean and George
Foss will sing Christmas songs. Jean says that the next
song is a children's song and a song of
contradictions.
1:02
"Nottamun Town"
Jean Foss
3:45
Dildine, Jean and George discuss a Coventry carol.
The tune is from Kentucky, the sharp collection.
4:50
[The title is probably "The Cherry Tree
Carol"]
George Foss, unaccompanied
The first line is: "When Joseph Was an Olden
Man"
8:35
Dildine and George discuss the previous song. Dildine
and Jean discuss the next song. She explains the
Coventry plays.
10:50
"Lilylulay"
Jean Foss
The first line is "Lay the Tiny Little Child." Google
search yields the title "Coventry Carol – Version
1."
12:50
Dildine takes a station break. [dead air time of
about 01:10] George introduces the next two
songs.
15:57
"Mary Had a Baby"
Jean and George Foss vocal, banjo
accompaniment
16:05
The tape box records the title as "Glory, Virgin
Mary." Google search yields other possible titles:
"Pretty Little Baby (Virgin Mary)" and "What you gonna
call your pretty little baby"
Jean and George Foss
The first line is: "Hey Mary what you gonna call your
pretty little baby"
17:12
Jean and George discuss the next song and from whom
they collected it.
17:45
"Mary"
Jean Foss
20:10
Dildine says there may be time for one last
song.
20:25
"I Wonder and I Wander"
George Foss vocal and lap dulcimer
23:05
Dildine closes the program.
24:41
End
RXG 0728
AFC 1975/001: SR037 (1),
Recorded: late summer
1960
Recorded: late summer 1960
31:21
This is a recording for a John Dildine radio program with Carolyn Hester
and Richard (Dick) Fariña.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine introduces Carolyn Hester and Richard (Dick)
Fariña. They were married 11 weeks prior to the date of
this recording. Hester talks about why she has kept her
maiden name.
2:03
"Santiano"
Fariña and Hester
5:18
Fariña and Hester discuss a verse in the previous
song which they changed.
6:40
"Bridget and Hogan"
Fariña and Hester, a cappella
8:43
Dildine and Fariña discuss the previous song and folk
singing in Ireland.
10:15
Dildine takes a station break. Hester and Fariña
decide which song to sing next.
11:25
"Mary Had a Baby"
Hester and Fariña
13:36
Hester says she learned the previous song from Howard
Mitchell and then found it in Ruth Crawford Seeger's
book "Songs for Children." They discuss possible origins
of the song. Dildine asks Hester how she selects
traditional songs versus commercial songs. Fariña adds
to the discussion. Hester and Fariña discuss the next
song.
20:50
"Rum by Gum"
Hester and Fariña
22:48
Dildine, Hester and Fariña discuss the previous song
and what may be its source. Dildine takes a station
break. Dildine plays a song by Odetta from her album
"Odetta at the Gate of Horn."
Dildine
29:15
Dildine, Hester and Fariña discuss the Gate of Horn
night club in Chicago. They discuss Hester's upcoming
performance schedule.
31:21
End
RXG 0728
AFC 1975/001: SR037 (2),
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
30:16
This is a recording of "Pan American Melodies from the House of the
Americas." This probably is a tape that Dildine used only on the reverse
side and did not use or erase this side.
Time
Content
Start
noise then blank
0:30
The announcer [Bill Cerri] opens a broadcast of Pan
American Melodies from the House of the Americas, the
Pan American Union.
1:32
Musical performance from Argentina
3:50
The announcer identifies the prior performance and
introduces the next performance.
4:00
Musical performance from Mexico
12:39
The announcer discusses the Organization of the
American States (OAS).
14:23
Musical performance from Venezuela
17:48
The announcer identifies the previous selection and
the next selection
18:05
Musical performance from [?]
22:20
Musical performance from [?]
23:33
Musical performance from Mexico
26:43
Musical performance from [?]
28:00
The announcer closes the broadcast
28:12
Musical performance [closing theme]
30:16
End of recording
30:16
End
RXG 0729
AFC 1975/001: SR038 (1),
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
56:03
This is not a recording of a Dildine program. Rather, it is the recording
for a radio broadcast called "The R&B Special" on station WDON,
Montgomery County, MD. The DJ's name is Mike Pufford.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
The DJ, Mike [Pufford], says the prior song was
"Tiger Lily" by the Five Keys.
0:32
"Johnny's House Party"
Jimmie Beasley
3:28
Commercial break for Schlitz beer.
4:06
"The Bad Motorcycle"
Story Sisters
5:58
Commercial break for Shop Silver Spring Day
Sale
6:49
"Roll Over Beethoven"
Chuck Berry
9:07
DJ talking about the program.
9:55
"Dream On"
The Five Keys
12:22
Station break for WDON
12:50
"Fall guy"
Titus Turner
14:48
Commercial break for the Suburban Beauty
School.
16:38
"Wham Bam"
Googy [Rene]
18:53
"Hello Little Girl"
Lloyd Price
20:48
The DJ talks about the 2 previous songs and the next
song.
21:13
"Ain't That Love"
Ray Charles
24:00
Thank you to the companies who donated the records
for the program.
24:24
"Leave My Kids Alone"
Little Willie John
26:50
Station break for WDON
27:50
"Been So Long"
The Pastels
30:21
The DJ talks about the previous song and the next
song.
30:46
"King of Fools"
Sam Hawkins
32:51
Commercial break for Shop Silver Spring Day
Sale
33:55
"Beside My Love"
The Doves
36:05
The DJ talks about the previous song and the next
song.
36:27
"Try the Impossible"
Lee Andrews and the Harps
39:28
Station break for WDON
40:41
"Stormy Weather"
The Leaders
43:33
DJ talks about the music he plays. Station break for
WDON
44:18
"Who's That Knockin'"
The Genies
46:26
Commercial break for Shop Silver Spring Day
Sale
47:43
"I Do the Shimmy Shimmy"
Bobby Freeman
50:35
"So Long"
Fats Domino
52:38
Thank you to the companies who donated the records
for the program.
53:03
["All Night Long"]
53:35
DJ closes the broadcast with the record playing in
the background.
56:03
End
RXG 0729
AFC 1975/001: SR038 (2),
Recorded: ca. 1960
[Eisenhower was still President]
Recorded: ca. 1960 [Eisenhower was still President]
53:20
This is a recording for a John Dildine radio broadcast. For the first 16
minutes, or so, he plays a phonograph record by Lead Belly (Huddie
Ledbetter). The rest of the broadcast features Dave Sear, live in the
studio.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Notes
Start
"Railroad Bill"- Dildine introduces the program and
plays a phonograph record by Lead Belly.
1:30
"Boll Weevil"
Lead Belly
4:55
"Boogie Woogie"
Lead Belly
7:58
"Good Morning Blues"
Lead Belly
10:50
Dildine does a station break.
12:40
"Every Time I Feel the Spirit"
Lead Belly
13:56
"Swing Low Sweet Chariot"
Lead Belly
14:45
"They Hung Him on a Cross"
Lead Belly
16:42
Dildine talks about the Leadbelly record. He
introduces Dave Sear. Sear performs mostly Lead Belly
songs.
17:25
"Poor Howard"
Sear with banjo
19:52
"Dhrinnin Dru Drinnin"
Sear with guitar
[The first line is: "'Tis a mournful sad ditty I'll
tell you right now"]
22:10
"Kisses Sweeter Than Wine"
Sear with guitar
25:45
Dildine does a station break.
26:23
The Song of the Ox Driver"
Sear with banjo
31:38
"Dunderbeck's Machine"
Sear with banjo
33:30
"Ha Ha this A-Way"
Sear with banjo
36:45
"Almost Day"
Sear with banjo
[This song is also known as "Christmas is Coming" and
"Chickens Crowing for Midnight"]
37:35
"I'm Almost Done"
Sear with banjo
[this song is also know as "On Monday I was
Arrested"]
40:37
Dildine does a station break.
41:53
"Roll on, Columbia, Roll On"
Sear with banjo
[This is a Woody Guthrie song.]
46:38
"John Henry"
Sear with banjo
51:04
Dildine closes the broadcast.
53:20
End
RAA 54525
AFC 1975/001: SR039, Recorded:
1961-02-08
Recorded: 1961-02-08
14:31
Donal Leace recorded. Leace sings and plays guitar on all songs.
Time
Content
Start
John Dildine introduces this radio broadcast. He says
that he will play a tape of Donal Lease.
0:38
"If I'd Known"
3:56
"Joshua"
6:36
"Old Blue"
11:09
"On My Way"
RXG 0730
AFC 1975/001: SR040, Recorded:
1961-02-08
Recorded: 1961-02-08
14:23
This is a recording for a John Dildine radio broadcast.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
John Dildine introduces the program and Donal
Leace.
0:35
"If I'd Known"
Leace
3:53
"Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho"
Leace
6:30
"Old Blue"
Leace
11:00
"On My Way"
Leace
15:23
End
RXG 0731
AFC 1975/001: SR041, Recorded:
1961-03-18
Recorded: 1961-03-18
32:01
This is the first of three parts of a concert by Tom Paley, John Cohen
and Mike Seeger. The other two parts are [SR042](ead10049) and [SR043](ead10050). The concert
took place in Washington, D.C.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Up Jumped the Devil"
Cohen, Paley and Seeger (instrumental)
1:30
Introduction of Paley and Cohen by Seeger. Seeger
introduces himself. Talking.
3:40
"Battleship of Maine"
Cohen, Paley and Seeger
6:55
Talking about the songs and where they learned
them.
8:35
"Down in the Willow Garden"
Cohen, Paley and Seeger
11:13
Talking about the early days of the music they play.
Talk about the instruments they play.
13:30
"Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss"
Cohen, Paley and Seeger
16:10
Talking about the next song.
17:15
"Will the Weaver" [Seeger prefers to call this song
"Everyday Dirt]
Cohen, Paley and Seeger
19:45
Introduction of the next song.
21:23
"Cuckoo"
John Cohen
24:00
Introduction of the next song.
25:45
"Sail Away Ladies"
Cohen, Paley and Seeger
27:48
Introduction of the next three songs. [Only one song
is recorded on this tape. The rest are on
SR042.]
29:05
"FDR is Back Again"
Cohen, Paley and Seeger
32:01
End
RXG 0732
AFC 1975/001: SR042, Recorded:
1961-03-08
Recorded: 1961-03-08
31:21
This is the second of three parts of a concert by Tom Paley, John Cohen
and Mike Seeger. The other two parts are [SR041](ead10048) and [SR043](ead10050). The concert
took place in Washington, D.C.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Introduction of the next song. Discussion of banjo
tuning.
2:23
"Now He's Gone, I'm Glad He's Gone"
Cohen, Paley and Seeger
5:30
Introduction of the next song. Discussion of the
venue for this night's concert.
7:45
"The Democratic Donkey"
Cohen, Paley (lead vocal) and Seeger
11:25
"Lost All My Money But a Two Dollar Bill"
Cohen, Paley and Seeger
14:15
Introduction of the next song. "Selling their
records," which are available $3.25 for 10 inch and
$4.00 for 12 inch.
17:20
"Hold the Woodpile Down"
Cohen (lead vocal), Paley and Seeger
20:40
Return from intermission.
21:05
"Black Mountain Rag"
Cohen, Paley and Seeger (instrumental)
22:48
Introduction of the next song.
23:30
"I'll Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms"
Cohen, Paley and Seeger
26:35
Introduction of the next song. Talking about Howard
Johnson restaurants.
28:05
"The All Go Hungry Hash House"
Cohen (lead vocal), Paley and Seeger
31:21
End
RXG 0733
AFC 1975/001: SR043, Recorded:
1961-03-08
Recorded: 1961-03-08
29:21
This is the third of three parts of a concert by Tom Paley, John Cohen
and Mike Seeger. The other two parts are [SR041](ead10048) and [SR042](ead10049). The concert
took place in Washington, D.C.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Introduction of the next song. Discussion of the
autoharp.
0:57
"When First Unto this Country"
Mike Seeger, vocal and autoharp
3:42
Introduction of the next song. One of the band
members dedicated the song to "all the single men in the
audience."
5:16
"The Man Who Wrote Home Sweet Home Never Was a
Married Man"
Cohen, Paley and Seeger
8:25
Introduction of the next song. They call it "Leaving
Home" but it is usually called "Frankie and
Johnny."
9:55
"Leaving Home"
Cohen, Paley and Seeger
13:11
John Dildine is introduced as recording this concert
and the person who first broadcast the trio [which
became The New Lost City Ramblers]. The next song is
dedicated to Dildine.
15:20
"Old Molly Hare"
Cohen, Paley and Mike Seeger [lead vocal and
fiddle]
17:38
Introduction of the next song. At one point it is
called "The Railroad Blues" and a bit later it is called
"The Freight Train Blues."
18:30
"The Railroad Blues"
Tom Paley, vocal and guitar
21:30
Introduction of the next song.
22:06
"Hot corn"
John Cohen, lead vocal and mandolin, Paley and
Seeger
24:51
Introduction of the next song.
25:45
"Take a Drink on Me"
Cohen, Paley, lead vocal, and Seeger
29:21
End
RXG 0734
AFC 1975/001: SR044 - PART 1
OF 2, Recorded:
1961-04-28
Recorded: 1961-04-28
48:02
This is the first half of a tape which is a potpourri of several
musicians all recorded by an unidentified HOST. Many of the recordings,
but not all, were done at the Laughing Buddha club, which may have been
located on the West Coast. This tape itself seems to have been recorded
by John Dildine.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Bagpipes
George Armstrong
1:48
"The Back of Bennachie"
Gerry Armstrong
5:20
The unidentified HOST talks about the guitar Gerry
Armstrong played on the previous song.
7:05
"Ground Hog"
George and Gerry Armstrong [guitar and lap
dulcimer]
10:08
The HOST introduces the next song.
10:45
George Armstrong introduces Bob Beers and a "dancing
puppet" [called a limber jack].
11:55
Fiddle tunes
Bob Beers [fiddle] and one of the Armstrongs on the
"limber jack"
12:55
George Armstrong shows and demonstrates a corn stalk
fiddle. He introduces the next song as a corn stalk and
dulcimer concerto.
13:45
"Corn Stalk Fiddle"
George and Gerry Armstrong [corn stalk fiddle and
dulcimer]
14:50
The HOST talks about the previous few songs and the
show at the Laughing Buddha.
15:50
George Armstrong introduces the double or courting
dulcimer. It was made by Howie Mitchell of Lexington,
VA. The HOST called the instrument "twicimer."
16:40
"Little Moses"
George and Gerry Armstrong [double dulcimer]
19:30
The HOST closes the Armstrong portion of this tape.
He then introduces Judy Collins [recorded].
20:55
"John Riley"
Judy Collins
24:45
The HOST talks about the similarity between Judy
Collins and Don Crawford.
25:48
"Tim Evans"
Judy Collins [Ms. Collins says this song was written
by Ewan McColl]
29:15
The HOST talks about Christy, the man who actually
murdered Tim Evens' wife and child.
31:12
"Black is the Color"
Judy Collins
34:13
The Host talks about Judy Collins' guitar playing and
a record she recently released, "A Maid of Constant
Sorrow." He talks about a performer named Bob Grossman.
He talks about the Laughing Buddha club. He talks about
Pete Stanley. The HOST says he recorded Collins and the
Armstrongs at the Laughing Buddha club. He says he
recorded Pete Stanley in the front hall of his house. He
talks about a 12 string guitar Stanley plays.
45:24
"San Francisco Bay Blues"
Pete Stanley [12 string guitar and vocal]
48:02
End
RXG 0734
AFC 1975/001: SR044 - PART 2
OF 2, Recorded:
1961-04-28
Recorded: 1961-04-28
48:02
This is the second half of a tape which is a potpourri of several
musicians all recorded by an unidentified HOST. Many of the recordings,
but not all, were done at the Laughing Buddha club, which may have been
located on the West Coast. This tape itself seems to have been recorded
by John Dildine.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
The host talks about several performers, where they
are performing and a bit about their private
lives.
5:10
"Number 9" [may also be known as "Dark Was the
Night"]
Pete Stanley
7:38
"He Was a Friend of Mine"
Pete Stanley
11:22
The Host says he will finish up Pete Stanley by
playing an instrumental medley.
11:48
"Flop Eared mule," "Old Joe Clark" and "Cripple
Creek"
Pete Stanley
13:30
The host talks bout the performers at the Laughing
Buddha in July and August. He talks is detail about how
he recorded and mixed some of Don Crawford's
performances.
16:45
"Hootchie Kootchie Man"
Don Crawford
19:51
The HOST talks about the previous song.
20:20
"Kilgary Mountain"
Don Crawford
26:30
"The Ballad of the Springhill Mine Disaster"
[Crawford says that this song was written by Ewan McColl
and Peggy Seeger and that he learned it from
them.]
Don Crawford
31:36
Don Crawford tells a story about Leadbelly and plays
bits of "Goodnight Irene" and "Ha-Ha This Away."
34:43
Medley of "Good Morning Captain, Good Morning Son"
and "My Jerry Was and Arkansas Mule"
Don Crawford
38:10
The Ballad of Tim Evans"
Don Crawford
43:52
The host talks about Don Crawford.
48:12
End
RAA 54526
AFC 1975/001: SR045, Recorded:
1961-05-15
Recorded: 1961-05-15
27:23
This is one part of a concert with Howie Mitchell, Charlotte (Char)
Daniels and Donal Leace. Other parts are on [SR046](ead10054) and [SR047](ead10055).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Passing Through"
Daniels
3:07
Mitchell introduces the concert and says it is the
5th Annual.
6:07
The first line of this song is "I'll sing you a song,
It's not very long," the title may be "The Lazy
Farmer"
Mitchell
8:10
Mitchell talks about the music to be performed in
this concert. He introduces Donal Leace.
9:12
"Joshua Fit (sic) the Battle of Jericho"
Leace
12:32
Leace talking. He's employed by the US Senate. He
talks about Senators Eastland and Fong.
15:25
"All the Pretty little Horses"
Leace
18:22
"John Henry"
Leace
21:40
"Old Blue"
Leace
27:23
End
RAA 54527
AFC 1975/001: SR046, Recorded:
1961-05-15
Recorded: 1961-05-15
26:22
This is one part of a concert with Howie Mitchell, Charlotte (Char)
Daniels and Donal Leace. Other parts are on [SR045](ead10053) and [SR047](ead10055).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Mitchell introduces the next song
1:56
"Two Sisters"
Mitchell, mountain dulcimer
3:56
Mitchell talks about and demonstrates the autoharp.
He introduces the next song.
7:07
[unidentified song about "Old Baggins?"]
Mitchell, autoharp
9:56
[unidentified song]
Mitchell, guitar
12:30
"Lady Day"
Mitchell, banjo
17:42
Mitchell discusses and demonstrates the mountain
dulcimer.
19:46
[unidentified song about pigs and true love]
Mitchell, mountain dulcimer
22:25
"Speak to Me Only with thine Eyes"
Mitchell, guitar
26:06
End
RAA 54528
AFC 1975/001: SR047, Recorded:
1961-05-15
Recorded: 1961-05-15
13:41
This is the final part of a concert with Howie Mitchell, Charlotte (Char)
Daniels and Donal Leace. Other parts are on [SR045](ead10053) and [SR046](ead10054).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Donal Leace is introduced.
0:30
"The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy"
Leace and others
4:35
"Amen"
Leace and others
6:47
[unidentified song]
Leace and others
9:58
"This Old Town Too Long"
Leace and others
13:41
End
RXG 0735
AFC 1975/001: SR048, Recorded:
1961-05-05
Recorded: 1961-05-05
27:41
This is the first of four parts of the Columbia Heights Boys Club 5th
Annual Concert. No details of the concert are given. The recording
quality is ok, but with an echo or distortion of some sort.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Noise
0:30
Passing Through"
Char [Charlotte] Daniels
3:25
Daniels introduces Howie Mitchell. Mitchell
introduces the concert and talks a bit about the songs.
[He does not say specifically what the concert is, who
sponsors it, etc.]
6:35
"Young Man Wouldn't Hoe Corn"
Mitchell [a cappella]
8:27
Howie Mitchell talks about the songs. He introduces
Donal Leace.
9:39
"Joshua"
Leace
12:50
Leace talks about his job with the US Senate.
16:06
"All the Pretty Little horses"
Leace
18:38
"John Henry"
Leace
21:58
"Old Blue"
Leace
27:41
End
RXG 0736
AFC 1975/001: SR049, Recorded:
1961-05-05
Recorded: 1961-05-05
22:17
This is the second of four parts of the Columbia Heights Boys Club 5th
Annual Concert. No details of the concert are given. The recording
quality is ok, but with an echo or distortion of some sort.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Pastures of Plenty"
Char [Charlotte] Daniels
3:12
Daniels talks about Woody Guthrie. She introduces the
next song.
3:57
"Dry Bed"
Daniels
5:20
"Old Maid's Lament"
Daniels
9:15
Daniels introduces the next song. She says it is a
recipe for moonshine.
9:58
"Copper kettle"
Daniels
13:48
"Virgin Mary"
Daniels
17:45
"Frankie and Johnny"
Daniels
22:17
End
RXG 0737
AFC 1975/001: SR050, Recorded:
1961-05-05
Recorded: 1961-05-05
15:10
This is the third of four parts of the Columbia Heights Boys Club 5th
Annual Concert. No details of the concert are given. The recording
quality is ok, but with an echo or distortion of some sort.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Audience noise only
0:35
Howie Mitchell introduces the next song. It is a
story about King Henry who ate string.
1:54
"Henry King"
Mitchell
3:58
Mitchell introduces the next song.
4:25
"The Cruel Mother" [also known as "Greenwood
Sidey"]
Mitchell
7:25
Mitchell talks about "experimenting around" with
different instruments. He discusses the banjo and tunes
it.
9:45
[unidentified song, may be "Laid in His
Grave"]
Mitchell
11:36
Mitchell retunes his banjo and introduces the next
song.
13:00
"Lord Randall"
Mitchell
15:10
End
RXG 0738
AFC 1975/001: SR051, Recorded:
1961-05-05
Recorded: 1961-05-05
25:36
This is the fourth of four parts of the Columbia Heights Boys Club 5th
Annual Concert. No details of the concert are given. The recording
quality is ok, but with an echo or distortion of some sort.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Howie Mitchell introduces the next song.
1:50
"Two Sisters" [also known as "Wind and Rain"]
Mitchell, experimental mountain dulcimer
3:50
Mitchell talks about the autoharp and introduces the
next song.
7:00
"Old Bangam"
Mitchell
10:00
Mitchell introduces the next song.
10:40
[unidentified]
Mitchell
12:30
Mitchell tunes his banjo and introduces the next
song.
14:05
"Lady Gray"
Mitchell, banjo
17:40
Mitchell discusses the traditional mountain
dulcimer.
18:50
[unidentified instrumental]
Mitchell, dulcimer
19:40
"Old Lady and the Pig"
Mitchell, dulcimer
22:33
Mitchell introduces the last song of the set and
tunes the dulcimer.
23:10
"Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes"
Mitchell, dulcimer
25:36
End
RXG 0739
AFC 1975/001: SR052 Part 1
of 2, Recorded: 1961-12-12
Recorded: 1961-12-12
52:31
This tape appears to be the first of two parts of a concert by Peggy
Seeger. There is a folder in the collection for this SR. Notes in the
folder state that the venue is Graham Chapel, Washington University, St,
Louis, MO.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"When First Unto This Country"
Peggy Seeger [vocal and autoharp]
3:38
Seeger talks about the songs she sings. She
introduces the next song.
4:37
[unidentified song, perhaps "Pretty Saro"]
Seeger [vocal and banjo]
7:57
Seeger talks about people's reactions to concerts and
people singing at concerts.
8:48
"Yes, Ma'am"
Seeger [vocal and guitar]
10:27
Seeger talks about folk music and popular
music.
11:40
"Freight Train"
Seeger [vocal and guitar]
14:07
Seeger talks about a game she played when she was a
young girl.
15:30
"I'll Not Marry a Man That's Rich" [also known as
"I'll Not Marry At All"]
Seeger [a cappella]
17:20
Seeger talks about women's independence of
mind.
18:15
"Lady Margaret"
Seeger [vocal and autoharp]
24:18
"Seeger talks about American and British folk songs.
She introduces the next song.
26:35
[unidentified song, may be called "Charlie"]
Seeger [vocal and banjo]
28:49
"Derby Ram"
Seeger [vocal and banjo]
31:27
"It's a Lie" [sailor' version of "Derby Ram"]
Seeger [vocal and banjo]
33:05
Seeger Talks about how folk songs change. She
introduces the next song.
34:05
"John Riley" [version 1]
Seeger [vocal and banjo]
37:40
Seeger talks about another version of the
song.
38:01
"John Riley" [version 2]
Seeger [vocal and autoharp]
41:35
Seeger talks about folks songs being used in teaching
school in England. She introduces the next song.
43:20
"Five Times Five"
Seeger [vocal and banjo]
47:00
"Gypsy Davey"
Seeger [vocal and banjo]
49:35
"The Maid on the shore"
Seeger [a cappella]
52:31
End
RXG 0739
AFC 1975/001: SR052 Part 2
of 2, Recorded:
1961-12-12
Recorded: 1961-12-12
50:22
This tape appears to be the second part of a concert by Peggy Seeger.
There is a folder in the collection for this SR. Notes in the folder
state that the venue is Graham Chapel, Washington University, St, Louis,
MO. Tacked on to the very end of the tape, starting at 48:45, is a
recording of the Dillard Brothers.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Notes
Start
Seeger talks about a song being complete.
0:45
Seeger performs several short, "compete" songs
including: "Old Kate She Baked a Cake," "Lula Gal,"
"Cross Eyed Gopher," "The Old Cow Dies," Hick, Hike,
Hoke," and "The Spanish Cavalier"
Seeger [vocal and guitar]
3:45
Seeger introduces the next song.
4:05
"When I was a Little Girl"
Seeger [vocal and guitar]
4:47
Unidentified song. [The collection notes say it is
"All alone and Lonely"]
Seeger [vocal and banjo]
7:55
Seeger introduces the next song.
8:55
"Green Wood Sidey"
Seeger [a cappella]
11:30
Seeger introduces the next song.
13:18
"The Three Welshman [sic]"
Seeger [vocal and banjo]
18:15
Seeger introduces the next song.
19:08
"Four Marys" [also known as "Mary Hamilton"]
Seeger [vocal and guitar]
22:33
Seeger discusses the previous song and introduces the
next song.
24:13
"I Am a Girl of Constant Sorrow"
Seeger [vocal and guitar]
27:30
Seeger says she will do three songs recently written
in Britain.
28:42
Title not given.
Seeger [vocal and guitar]
[This is a lament for a school boy killed in an
accident.]
32:30
Seeger says the next song is about an incident which
was a protest response to dramatic raise of rents in
London.
35:07
"The Landlord's Nine Questions"
Seeger [vocal and banjo]
39:23
Seeger says this next song is about a protest to the
amount of strontium 90 in the air in England.
41:15
No title given
Seeger [vocal and guitar]
44:02
Seeger introduces the next song. She says it is a
Christmas song.
44:50
"If anybody Asks You Who I Am"
Seeger [vocal and guitar]
48:33
End of the Peggy Seeger concert.
48:45
"Banjo in the Hollow"
The Dillard's [Doug and Rodney]
[There is a folder in the collection for this SR.
Notes in the folder state that this was recorded "in the
Hollow, 7/1/62, St, Louis, MO.]
50:22
End
RAA 54529
AFC 1975/001: SR053, Recorded:
1961-12-17
Recorded: 1961-12-17
52:53
This is a recording for a John Dildine radio broadcast from (probably)
December 17, 1961. He plays recordings of Judy Collins, Tommy Makem and
the Clancy Brothers, and Ed McCurdy
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Railroad Bill" the opening theme song. He introduces
tonight's program.
2:24
"Pretty Saro"
Collins
5:30
Dildine talks about the previous song and introduces
the next song.
5:55
"John Riley"
Collins
9:27
Dildine says that on "John Riley" the second guitar
was played by Fred
Hellerman and the banjo was played by Eric Darling.
Dildine does a commercial
for the Showboat Lounge. He introduces the next
recording.
11:45
Tommy Makem introduces Peter Seeger and Bruce
Langhorn.
12:00
‘The whistling Gypsy"
Makem, lead vocal
15:50
"Johnny Lad"
Pat Clancy, lead vocal
17:34
Dildine talks about the next song.
18:04
"The Old Orange Flute"
Makem, lead vocal
21:43
"Brennan on the Moor"
vocal, all
23:42
Dildine discusses the record he's been playing. He
does a station break. He introduces the recordings of Ed
McCurdy.
25:15
"Gypsy Davie"
McCurdy
27:20
Dildine talks about the previous song and introduces
the next song.
27:48
"Hunters of Kentucky"
McCurdy
30:43
Dildine talks about the previous song and introduces
the next song.
31:55
"Rock About My Pretty Saro"
McCurdy
34:04
Dildine introduces the next song.
34:50
"My Pretty Little Pink"
McCurdy
36:01
Dildine introduces the next two hymns.
36:23
"Simple gifts" [A Shaker song from 1848]
McCurdy, a cappella
37:20
"Wondrous Love"
McCurdy, a cappella
40:50
No recording. Blank tape.
42:10
Dildine introduces the next song.
42:38
"Clinch Mountain"
McCurdy
44:38
Dildine introduces the next song.
45:01
"Jug of Punch"
Tommy Makem and the Clancy Brothers
48:13
"One Eyed Riley"
Tommy Makem and the Clancy Brothers
49:58
"Railroad Bill," closing theme. Dildine concludes the
broadcast.
RAA 54530
AFC 1975/001: SR054, Recorded: unknown [may be
1962-01-04]
Recorded: unknown [may be 1962-01-04]
29:02
[This seems to be a live recording session of
Bill Roberts. He sings and plays guitar except where noted. The date and
place of this recording is not known.]
This seems to be a live recording session of Bill Roberts. He sings and
plays guitar except where noted. The date and place of this recording is
not known.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Loose Your Money" (take 2)
Roberts
2:55
"Ain't That Rockin'" (take 1)
Roberts
5:51
"Hey Ho Mary" (take 1)
Roberts
9:00
"Hey Ho Mary" (take 2)
Roberts
11:50
"James Alley Blues" (Take 1)
Roberts
12:42
"James Alley Blues" (Take 2)
Roberts
12:50
"James Alley Blues" (Take 3)
Roberts
17:00
"James Alley Blues" (Take 4)
Roberts
17:38
"James Alley Blues" (Take 5)
Roberts
22:07
"I looked down the road just as far as I could see,"
first line
Roberts, vocal and harmonica
25:19
"Hey Joe, where you going with that money in your
hand," (first line)
Roberts
26:30
blank tape
27:03
"You gotta walk muddy waters" (first line)
Roberts
29:01
End
RAA54531
AFC 1975/001: SR055, Recorded: unknown [may be
1962-01-04]
Recorded: unknown [may be 1962-01-04]
26:42
This seems to be a continuation of the recording session recording
session for Bill Roberts. [See SR054.](ead10063) He
sings and plays guitar except where noted.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Loose our Money"
Roberts
2:44
"Telephone Blues"
Roberts
4:44
"Ain't that Rockin'"
Roberts, unidentified person playing
harmonica
7:36
"Hey Ho Mary"
Roberts, unidentified person playing
harmonica
10:27
"Careless Love"
Roberts, unidentified person playing
harmonica
13:55
["Get it Well"] or perhaps ["That's the Way It
Goes"]
Roberts
16:27
"James Alley Blues"
Roberts
20:52
"De Kalb Blues"
Roberts
23:32
"Hey Joe"
Roberts
26:42
End
RAA 54532
AFC 1975/001: SR056, Recorded:
1962-01-04
Recorded: 1962-01-04
24:01
This seems to be a continuation of the recording session recording
session for Bill Roberts. [See SR054.](ead10063) He
sings and plays guitar except where noted.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"My Bonnie"
Roberts
3:23
"Poor Man but a Good Man"
Roberts
5:41
"Stackolee"
Roberts
9:52
"Noted Rider"
Roberts
12:30
unidentified
Roberts, harmonica solo
16:04
"Frankie and albert"
Roberts
20:29
"Fare Thee Well"
Roberts
24:01
End
RAA 54533
AFC 1975/001: SR057, Recorded:
1962-01-04
Recorded: 1962-01-04
29:21
This seems to be a continuation of the recording session recording
session for Bill Roberts. [See SR054.](ead10063) He
sings and plays guitar except where noted.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
blank
0:27
"Muddy Water"
Roberts
3:27
"12 Gates to the City"
Roberts
4:52
talking, brief on the harmonica
Roberts
5:05
unidentified
Roberts, guitar, vocal and harmonica
8:05
tuning the guitar
11:30
"Bottle Up and Go"
Roberts, guitar, vocal and harmonica
14:08
blank
14:41
"My Mama Don't Allow Me"
Roberts, guitar, vocal and harmonica
17:55
"Careless Love"
Roberts, guitar, vocal and harmonica
23:13
unidentified
Roberts
24:58
"Key to the Highway"
Roberts
29:21 End
RAA 54534
AFC 1975/001: SR058, Recorded:
1962-01-04
Recorded: 1962-01-04
29:42
This seems to be a continuation of the recording session recording
session for Bill Roberts. [See SR054.](ead10063) He
sings and plays guitar except where noted.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
noise
0:51
"Frankie and Albert"
Roberts
1:45
talking
2:07
"Keep on Truckin' Mama"
Roberts
6:22
talking
8:22
"Fare Thee Well"
Roberts
11:54
talking and a short bit of music
12:47
"Motherless Child" (take 1)
Roberts
13:44
"Motherless Child" (take 2)
Roberts
17:50
blank
18:10
unidentified guitar solo
Roberts
19:10
"Rabbit on the Ground"
Roberts
25:01
talking and blank
25:22
"Keys to the Highway"
Roberts
29:42
End
RXG 0740
AFC 1975/001: SR059, Recorded:
1962-03-25
Recorded: 1962-03-25
15:11
This is a recording for part of a John Dildine radio broadcast. He plays
selections from several phonograph records.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine says that the New Lost City Ramblers learned
the next song from a recording by Uncle Dave
Macon.
1:00
"Hold the Woodpile Down"
New Lost City Ramblers [Mike Seeger, John Cohen and
Tom Paley]
3:45
Dildine says the next song is from a John Lomax
recording [Lubbock, Texas, 1937] of J.C. Fowler, Elrick
Buckner, and Alva Ruffner [spelling of names is ‘best
guess'].
4:20
"Devil's Dream"
Fowler, Buckner and Ruffner
6:13
Dildine discusses John and Alan Lomax. The next song
is from an Alan Lomax album titled "Folksong Saturday
Night."
6:57
"Inchin' Along"
Alan Lomax, Peggy Seeger, Guy Carawan, John Cole and
Sammy Stokes
10:12
Dildine introduces the next song.
10:44
"Soldier's Joy"
Nashville Washboard Band
12:21
Dildine closes the radio broadcast.
12:37
Closing theme "Railroad Bill"
15:10
End
RAA54535
AFC 1975/001: SR060,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
49:33
This is a recording for a John Dildine radio broadcast. He plays
recordings of traditional folk songs of Great Britain from a set of
recordings put together by Alan Lomax and Peter Kennedy.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Railroad Bill," the opening theme. Dildine
introduces the program. He will next play two versions
of "The Elfin Night."
3:21
version 1, "An Acre of Land"
Bob and Ron Cooper
5:07
version 2, Strawberry Land"
Thomas Moran
6:07
Dildine introduces the next song.
7:03
"The False Knight on the Road"
Frank Quinn
8:57
"The Outlandish Knight" or "Six Pretty Maids"
Fred Jordan
12:04
Dildine talks about the recordings he is playing. He
does a station break for The Showboat Lounge. He
introduces the next song.
14:18
"The Twa Sisters" [This version is probably called
"Minorie"]
John Strichen
16:06
Several versions of "Lord Randall"
several performers
19:36
Dildine discusses the previous version of "Lord
Randall" and identifies the performers. He introduces
the next set of songs and the performers.
22:05
Various versions of a song called "Edward"
several performers
26:06
Dildine introduces the next songs.
27:11
"The Cruel Mother"
Thomas Moran
29:00
"The Broomfield Wager"
Cyril Poacher
32:33
Dildine discusses the albums in the series of
recordings he is playing. He introduces the next
song.
33:31
"The Jovial Tradesman"
Ron and Bob Cooper
35:12
Dildine does a station break for The Shadows. He
introduces the next song.
37:00
"The Roaming Journeyman"
Paddy Duran
37:53
"The Candlelight Fisherman"
Phil Hammond
39:35
The Canny Shepard Laddie"
Jimmie White
40:23
Dildine discusses the previous songs and introduces
the next song.
41:20
"The Dairy Maid"
John McGuire, tin whistle
42:27
"Green Brooms"
Shawn [or perhaps Shaun] McDonaugh
44:51
Dildine discusses the albums from which he played the
songs for the night's program. He closes the broadcast
with "Railroad Bill," the theme song.
49:33
End
RXG 0741
AFC 1975/001: SR061, Recorded:
1962-07
Recorded: 1962-07
40:10
This was recorded in Chicago for future broadcast of a John Dildine radio
show. His guests are George and Gerry Armstrong and Howie Mitchell. The
venue for the recording seems to be the Armstrongs home.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Notes
Start
"Shady Grove"
George, Gerry and Howie
2:09
Dildine introduces the performers. He asks George why
he is interested in the [folk music] material. George
answers and Gerry joins in.
5:28
"Who Killed Cock Robin"
Gerry [vocal]
7:56
Gerry says that she learned the previous song from
Richard Chase. Gerry, George and John discuss learning
folk songs. They prefer to learn directly from people or
else from recordings, rather than from books. They
discuss how the Armstrongs became interested in folk
music. George says that this evening they've been
playing dulcimers made by Howie Mitchell.
13:25
"My Home's Across the Blue Ridge Mountains"
Gerry, George and Howie
16:20
George says he learned the previous song from Frank
Profit. John asks Howie about a recording he recently
made for Folk Legacy Records. Howie and John talk about
the mouth-bow and about Jimmy Driftwood.
20:25
"Skip to My Lou"
Howie [mouth-bow], George and Gerry
[the recording quality from here to about 22:45 is
very poor]
22:45
An unidentified Morris Dance
George [bag pipes?], Ginny Dildine [drum], Gerry
[guitar], Howie [dulcimer]
24:50
The group discusses the previous song. George says
that he and Gerry are also involved with folk games,
folk dance, etc. in addition to the music. They discuss
folk music and traditions beyond the United
States.
34:25
[A shape-note hymn] ‘"This Old World Is Full of
Sorrow"
Gerry, George and Howie
[Their version is very similar to "This Old World," a
Unitarian hymn]
35:42
Howie says that he learned to play the next song from
Jean Ritchie.
36:30
"What a Are You Gonna Do with the Baby-o"
Howie [mouth-bow], George [dulcimer]
38:36
John asks George to play the bagpipes. George
declines because of the late hour and because children
are asleep in the house. Instead he says he'll play a
tune call "Nonesuch" on the practice [bagpipe]
chanter.
[The tape ends before this song is played.]
40:10
End
RXG 0742
AFC 1975/001: SR062, Recorded:
1962-08-05
Recorded: 1962-08-05
35:02
This a recording for a John Dildine radio broadcast. Most of the program
is of Ellen and Robin Christenson which was recorded in St. Louis at the
home of Peter and Judy Weston. The last part of the program is two songs
from a Folk Legacy recording of Frank Profitt. It is continued on [SR063](ead10072).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Railroad Bill"
opening theme, recorded
0:39
John Dildine talks about a trip that he, his wife
[Ginny Dildine] and Howie Mitchell recently took to the
mid-west. They recorded several performers in Chicago
and St. Louis. Tonight he is going to play a session
with Ellen and Robin Christenson.
1:13
"Little Birdie"
Ellen and Robin [banjo and guitar]
5:23
John and Ellen talk about Ellen and her sister and a
record they made. John and Robin talk about two records
that he made. They talk about how they developed their
interest in folk music. They talk about "kitchen songs"
and other types of folk songs.
10:15
"Woody"
Robin [vocal]
13:05
Robin says that he learned this song from a girl at
Swarthmore College. Her name is Ruth [Kellen] and she
lives in Washington D.C. He's also heard other versions
of the song, as has Dildine.
14:20
Dildine does a station break.
15:37
Dildine asks the Christenson's to perform a song for
children. The discuss children's songs.
17:58
Unidentified song. The first line is "Ducks in the
millpond, geese in the clover"
Robin and Ellen
19:30
Dildine does a station break.
20:00
Dildine asks Ellen how she got interested in folk
music. She replies.
21:00
"One Morning, One Morning, One Morning in
May"
Ellen [vocal and guitar]
23:48
Dildine asks for one more song.
24:45
Unidentified song. The title may be ["Sangree" or
"Singree"]
Robin and Ellen
27:10
Dildine thanks the Christensons. He then talks about
other tapes he plans to play on future broadcasts. He
talks about Frank Profitt.
30:19
"Trifling Woman"
Frank Profitt [vocal and banjo, recorded]
32:37
"Cluck Old hen"
Frank Profitt [vocal and banjo, recorded]
35:02
End
RXG 0743
AFC 1975/001: SR063, Recorded:
1962-08-05
Recorded: 1962-08-05
15:25
This is a continuation of [SR062](ead10071), a John
Dildine radio broadcast. This part of the program is recorded songs of
Frank Profitt, vocal and fretless banjo.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine discusses Profitt's recording of "Cluck Old
Hen." Dildine says that Profitt is playing a
home
made, fretless banjo.
1:13
Dildine does a station break.
2:14
Dildine talks about Profitt's recordings.
3:36
"Morning Fair" [Dildine says that this is a version
of "The Butcher Boy"]
Profitt
6:26
"Booted and Spurred"
Profitt
7:53
Dildine says that the previous song is a Child
Ballad, "Bonnie James Campbell" and it has the most
complete text of all the versions Childe
collected.
8:50
"Lord Randall" [a Child Ballad]
Profitt
12:15
Dildine closes his radio program.
13:20
"Railroad Bill" [closing theme, recorded]
15:25
End
RXG 0744
AFC 1975/001: SR064 (1),
Recorded:
1962-10-12
Recorded: 1962-10-12
26:16
This two part recording is a concert performance by Carol Hedin and Donal
Leace at the University of Virginia. Carol Hedin is on this portion of
the tape.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Carol Hedin talks about Paul Clayton.
0:48
"Bonnie Love"
Hedin (vocal and autoharp)
3:35
Hedin introduces the next song.
4:48
"Tranquil"
Hedin (vocal and autoharp)
8:42
Hedin introduces the next song.
9:05
"Hold the Wind"
Hedin (a cappella)
11:17
Hedin introduces the next song.
12:10
"Eggs and Marrow Bones"
Hedin (vocal and guitar)
15:30
Hedin talks about her trip to Seattle during the
World's Fair. She introduces the next song.
17:55
"Sun, Dry My Tears"
Hedin (vocal and guitar)
21:22
Hedin introduces the next song. It is a Jimmy
Driftwood song.
22:30
"The Mixed up Family"
Hedin (vocal and guitar)
26:16
End
RXG 0744
AFC 1975/001: SR064 (2),
Recorded:
1962-10-12
Recorded: 1962-10-12
27:03
This two part recording is a concert performance by Carol Hedin and Donal
Leace at the University of Virginia. Donal Leace is on this portion of
the tape. The recording quality is not very good, so some of the spoken
words and sung words are difficult to understand.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
[The song began prior to recording being started.]
"Run mountain, Chug aLittle Hill"
[probably Hedin and Leace]
1:22
"Children Go Where I Send Thee"
Leace (vocal and guitar)
4:38
"Leace tells the story of a mother and son. He
introduces the next song.
8:09
This song is a version of the "Silkie of Sule
Skerry." Leace called it something like "the Silkie
Sister"
Leace (vocal and guitar)
12:55
Leace talks about wanting to attend the University of
Mississippi. He introduces the next song as "Daddy Old
Daddy." He says heard Miriam Makeba and a man perform
it. The first line is "Darling Go Home, Your Husband is
I'll." It was written by Ms. Makeba.
15:30
"One More Dance"
Leace (vocal and guitar)
18:05
Leace talks about being in New York City. He and a
(girl) friend talk with Marlene Dietrich about her
beauty secrets. He introduces the next song. He says he
heard it performed by Dave Van Ronk and Carolyn Hester.
His version is informed by both.
20:28
"The House of the Rising Sun"
Leace (vocal and guitar)
25:25
Leace talks about the "Baptist cult."
27:03
End
RXG 0744
AFC 1975/001: SR065 (1),
Recorded:
1962-10-12
Recorded: 1962-10-12
37:47
This is the first part of a concert performance at the University of
Virginia by Allen Damron. The second part is on [SR065 (2)](ead10076).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Damron introduces the next song.
1:03
"Hi Jolly - Ho Jolly"
Damron (banjo)
3:21
Damron introduces himself and the next song.
4:10
Unidentified song
Damron (banjo)
6:32
Damron talks as he tunes his banjo. He says a bit
about himself.
9:09
"Alberta" ["let your hair hang low"]
Damron (banjo)
9:59
"Damron introduces the next song. He says it is sung
by Mariachi bands in south Texas where he is
from.
12:05
Unidentified song, in Spanish
Damon (guitar)
15:19
Damon talks.
15:45
Unidentified song
Damon (guitar)
18:12
Damon says he attends (or attended) the University of
Texas. He talks about some people he met there.
19:22
"Tip Toe through the Tulips"
Damon (guitar)
21:14
Damon introduces the next song.
22:03
"Come Little Donkey, Come"
Damon (banjo)
24:20
Damon tunes his banjo and talks.
25:22
"Michael Row Your Boat Ashore"
Damon (banjo)
27:49
Damon says the next song is a request. He tunes his
guitar.
28:58
"Nancy whiskey" [also known as "Carlton
Weaver"]
Damon (guitar)
32:47
Damon is joined by Carol Hedin
33:25
"Jack of Diamonds"
Damron and Hedin (guitar)
35:26
"Copper kettle"
Damron and Hedin (guitar)
37:47
End
RXG 0744
AFC 1975/001: SR065 (2),
Recorded:
1962-10-12
Recorded: 1962-10-12
30:59
This is the second part of a concert performance at the University of
Virginia by Allen Damron. The first part is on [SR065 (1)](ead10075).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Damron talks about what it might be like to attend a
Southern Baptist church.
4:32
Unidentified song
Damron (guitar)
6:30
Unidentified song
Damron (guitar)
8:59
Damron introduces the next song.
9:30
"Old Blue"
Damron (guitar)
13:57
"Keep My Skillet Good and Greasy"
Damron (guitar)
The first line of the version as he sings it is:
"Well I'm goin' down town, I'm gonna buy me a jug of
brandy"
16:32
Damron introduces the next song. He says it was
written by Pete Seeger.
17:58
"The Bell of Rhymney"
Damron (guitar)
21:17
Carol Hedin joins Damron. Guitar being tuned. The
next song is introduced.
22:25
"There's a Hole in the Bucket"
Damron and Hedin (guitar)
26:44
They are joined by an unidentified man. Damron
introduces the next song. Tuning of guitar and
banjo.
28:40
"Down by the Riverside" [The sound cuts out soon
after the song begins.]
Damron, Hedin and unidentified man
30:59
End
RAA54536
AFC 1975/001: SR066, Recorded: ca.
1962
Recorded: ca. 1962
21:41
This is a set of solo instrumental performances by Pat Webb.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
unidentified
Webb, dulcimer
3:30
"Lodi"
Webb, guitar
5:40
"Ode to Dylan Thomas"
Webb, guitar
10:10
"Skid Row Blues"
Webb, guitar
12:57
square dance medley
Webb, guitar
14:50
unidentified
Webb, guitar
18:29
"Big Bill"
Webb, guitar
21:41
End
RXG 0746
AFC 1975/001: SR067, Recorded: ca.
1962
Recorded: ca. 1962
37:45
This is a John Dildine recording of the Beers family, Bob, Evelyn and
their daughter Marty. It was recorded in St. Louis, probably in the
Beers' home.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
A song is being played on the fiddle with rhythm
being played in the background.
1:25
Dildine introduces Bob and Evelyn Beers. Bob say that
the previous song is a Cherokee fiddle tune. The rhythm
(or beating) we heard is called "straw beating." A reed
or straw is tapped against the fiddle. They talk about
dancing dolls [e.g., limber Jacks] also used to provide
rhythm.
4:38
"The Conufman's (sic) Rambles"
fiddle and straw beating
5:54
Dildine asks Bob Beers how he learned the fiddle. Bob
answers. Dildine asks Bob about the psaltery that Bob
has in front of him. Bob answers.
9:35
"Johnny Comes a Courtin'"
Evelyn (vocal), Bob (psaltery) and Marty Beers, their
daughter, singing harmony
12:43
Dildine and Bob talk about the psaltery.
13:36
"The Wind and the Rain"
Bob (psaltery), Evelyn (vocal)
16:55
Dildine and the Beers talk about the phonograph
records they have made. Bob talks about his grandfather
and other old fiddlers he know and/or from whom he
learned. He introduces the next song.
21:08
"The Man from Montana"
Bob (a capella)
24:03
Bob and Dildine talk about the previous song. They
talk about the songs of Keith Clark.
25:34
"Old Jim Gray"
Bob and Evelyn (psaltery)
27:46
Bob says that the previous song was based upon the
true story of a runaway slave.
29:23
"One Morning, One Morning, One Morning in
May"
Bob and Evelyn (psaltery)
32:12
The Beers say that they learned the previous song
from Char Daniels. They talk about from whom she learned
it.
34:00
"Bonnie George Campbell"
Bob and Evelyn (psaltery)
37:33
Dildine thanks the Beers.
37:45
End
RXG 0747
AFC 1975/001: SR068, Recorded: ca.
1962
Recorded: ca. 1962
28:38
This is a recording of a John Dildine radio broadcast. The Christenson
portion is an extract of [SR062](ead10071). He also
interviews Tossi Aaron and Seamus Ennis.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine introduces Robin and Ellen
Christenson.
0:28
"Little birdie"
Robin and Ellen
4:35
Dildine talks with Robin and Ellen about their
recordings and how they developed their interest in folk
music. They talk about "kitchen songs" and other kinds
of folk songs.
8:13
"Woody" [May also be called "I'm a Poor Country
Boy"]
Robin (vocal)
16:06
Dildine introduces Tossi Aaron.
16:25
"Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair"
Aaron (a cappella)
13:06
Dildine interviews Aaron. They discuss the previous
song. They talk about a range of topics related to
Aarons' songs and how they evolve over time, and how she
came to be a performer.
20:30
Dildine interviews Seamus Ennis
21:33
Unidentified song
Ennis (a cappella)
22:10
Ennis talks about a bird that he calls a corn
crake.
22:45
Ennis continues the previous song.
24:05
Dildine and Ennis talk about the corn crake. They
talk about carrying on the traditions in the city and in
the country. Ennis discusses his involvement with a
children's television program.
27:29
unidentified song
Ennis [penny whistle]
28:08
Ennis recites a short [poem].
28:31
Dildine says goodnight.
28:38
End
RXG 0748
AFC 1975/001: SR069, Recorded:
1963-02-03
Recorded: 1963-02-03
24:01
This is Part 1 of a recording for a John Dildine radio broadcast. Part 2
is on [SR070](ead10081). The part of the program is
recordings of The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Opening theme "Railroad Bill." Dildine opens the
broadcast. He says that the show will consist mainly of
new recordings by Pete Seeger and of The Clancy Brothers
with Tommy Makem.
3:25
"O-Donahugh"
Clancy Brothers and Makem
5:12
"I'll Tell My Ma" [also known as "the Boys won't
Leave the Girls Alone"]
Clancy Brothers and Makem
6:55
"Wild Mountain Thyme" [also known as "Will you Go,
Lassie Go"]
Clancy Brothers and Makem
10:07
Dildine gives the titles of the three previous songs.
He then does a station break.
12:29
"The Day We Went to Rathsay-O"
Clancy Brothers and Makem
14:56
"Mairi's Wedding"
Clancy Brothers and Makem
17:03
"Singing Bird"
Clancy Brothers and Makem
20:10
Dildine introduces the next song.
20:56
"Holy Ground"
Clancy Brothers and Makem
23:28
Dildine does a station break.
24:01
End
RXG 0749
AFC 1975/001: SR070, Recorded:
1963-02-03
Recorded: 1963-02-03
32:45
This is Part 2 of a recording for a John Dildine radio broadcast. Part 1
is on [SR069](ead10080). This part of the program is
recordings of The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, and of Pete Seeger
from his new album "The Bitter and the Sweet."
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine introduces the next song.
0:42
"South Australia"
Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem
2:42
Dildine introduces the next song.
3:26
"MacPherson's Lament"
Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem
7:04
Dildine introduces the next song.
7:45
"Wild Colonial Boy"
Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem
10:54
Pete Seeger introduces the next song. He credits his
brother, Mike Seeger, for telling him the "secret" to
playing it.
11:25
"Old Joe Clark"
Pete Seeger
14:32
Dildine talks about the previous song. He does a
break for a commercial. He introduces the next
song.
16:15
"Windy Old Weather"
Pete Seeger
20:22
Dildine talks about the use of singing in protest
movements. He introduces the next song.
21:35
"We Shall over Come"
Pete Seeger
26:21
"Turn, Turn, Turn"
Pete Seeger
29:30
Dildine talks about the previous song. He closes the
broadcast.
30:02
"Railroad Bill"
The closing theme.
32:45
End
RXG 0750
AFC 1975/001: SR071, Recorded: ca.
1963
Recorded: ca. 1963
28:57
This tape is a recording for a John Dildine radio broadcast. Most of the
tape is an interview with Judy Collins. She has just released an album
called "Judy Collins #3." No songs are played on this tape. This
interview is concluded on [SR145-1](ead10149) Note:
There is a folder in the collection for this SR. The note in the folder
indicates a second tape of the Judy Collins session which includes the
songs "The Dove," "Deportee" and "Farewell."
Time
Content
Start
Dildine introduces a live guest, Judy Collins.
Dildine and Collins talk about her singing and
professional aspirations.
4:21
Collins and Dildine introduce the next song,
"Anathea."
6:21
The song is not on the tape. Dildine asks Collins
"why she sings, what she's trying to say, where she got
involved with the music, and why she sings the way she
does." Collins responds.
11:01
Dildine introduces the next song, "Bullgine Run." It
is not on the tape.
11:29
Collins and Dildine talk about the previous
song.
11:47
Dildine asks Collins how she approaches traditional
material of this sort. Collins responds.
13:45
Dildine talks about Mike Seeger and how some people
sing folk music as if they were popular songs (e.g.,
juke box songs). He and Collins discuss this.
17:28
Collins says that she is not a traditional folk
singer. She talks about contemporary songs. Collins and
Dildine talk about singers being "socially aware" of
what's going on around them.
18:53
Dildine does a station break. Dildine and Collins
talk about the next song, "Hey Nelly Nelly."
20:30
The song is not on the tape. Collins talks about the
"point" of the album Judy Collins #3.
23:30
Dildine and Collins talk about "old bad songs" and
"new bad songs." Collins talks about her "pet theory"
about folk music.
24:48
Collin talks about her life as a performer and how it
affects her music.
26:47
Dildine and Collins introduce the next song, ‘The
Dove." It is not on the tape. [End of the Collins
interview.]
27:22
Dildine talks about an album called "Mountain Music
Played on the Autoharp." He closes the
broadcast.
11:29
Collins and Dildine talk about the previous
song.
RXG 0751
AFC 1975/001: SR072, Recorded:
1963-08-25
Recorded: 1963-08-25
30:02
This is a recording for a Dildine radio broadcast. He has a live guest,
Tossi Aaron.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine and Aaron talk about a number of things
including: folk songs, riddles and jokes (she tells
several); children's songs and games; hootenannies; and
the 2nd Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival. Aaron
introduces the next song.
9:00
"Fernacio"
Aaron
11:50
Dildine and Aaron talk about a song called "Butcher
Boy" and unaccompanied singing. Aaron introduces the
next song.
13:30
"Walie Walie"
Aaron
16:20
Dildine and Aaron talk about "the spell cast" by the
previous song and the mood set by quiet songs. They talk
about how to reach people through singing. They talk
about her records and making recordings. Aaron
introduces the next song.
25:58
"Every Night when the Sun Goes Down"
Aaron
29:31
Dildine thanks Aaron and closes the
broadcast.
30:02
End
RXG 0752
AFC 1975/001: SR073, Recorded:
1963-12-15
Recorded: 1963-12-15
34:02
This is a recording of a Dildine radio broadcast. He has a live guest,
Mike Seeger. They are going to attempt to define bluegrass music and
will discuss its evolution using a tape of a number of recordings that
Seeger has prepared. This is the first of two parts of this program. The
second is [SR074](ead10085).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine introduces Mike Seeger. They have a tape,
which Seeger made several years ago, with examples of
bluegrass music's evolution. Seeger fits bluegrass into
the genre of country music. He discusses Bill Monroe and
the Bluegrass Boys. Seeger talks about old time music.
He introduces the first (recorded) song.
4:49
"Barbara Allen"
J.N. Marler, a capella, from a 1938 Library of
Congress field recording
5:53
Seeger discusses the previous song. Seeger relates
ballad singing to Bill Monroe and bluegrass
music.
7:22
Sally Goodin" recorded 1922
A.C. ["Eck"] Robertson, fiddle
10:22
Seeger discusses the previous song and the fiddler.
He discusses how the banjo came into country music. He
introduces the next song.
12:12
"Darlin' Cora" [also known as "Darling
Corey"]
B.F. Shelton, banjo and vocal
16:00
Seeger discusses the banjo and the fiddle coming
together to be the beginnings of string band music. He
introduces the next song.
16:43
"Whoop the Devil Round," Library of Congress
recording in the 1930's
the musicians are not identified
18:15
Seeger discusses the previous song. He talks about
when the guitar came into mountain and country music, as
did the autoharp and mandolin. He introduces the next
song.
19:50
"Old Joe Clark" recorded in the mid 1929s
Ernest V. Stoneman and His Dixie Mountaineers
23:01
Seeger discusses the previous song. He introduces the
next song.
23:35
"Riding on the Train 45"
Wade Mainer, Zeke Morris and Steve Ledford
(fiddle)
24:45
Seeger discusses the previous song. Dildine does a
station break. Seeger discusses the growth of country
music and country recordings. He introduces the next
song.
26:38
"Who's That Knocking"
The Carter Family
29:38
Dildine points out that the previous song is the
first example (of the songs played) where the guitar
takes a break (i.e., a solo). Seeger says that it was
played by Maybelle Carter. They discuss the previous
song. Seeger talks about the Monroe brothers. He
introduces the next song.
31:35
"Darling Corey"
The Monroe Brothers
34:01
End
RXG 0753
AFC 1975/001: SR074, Recorded:
1963-12-15
Recorded: 1963-12-15
34:02
This is a recording of a Dildine radio broadcast. He has a live guest,
Mike Seeger. They are going to attempt to define bluegrass music and
will discuss its evolution using a tape of a number of recordings that
Seeger has prepared. This is the second of two parts of this program.
The first is [SR073](ead10083).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine and Seeger discuss the previous song. Dildine
points out that this is the first song on which the
mandolin is played. Seeger says that the performer was
Bill Monroe. They discuss the two recordings of "Darling
Corey." They discuss the impact of the radio on the
music. Seeger introduces the next song.
2:20
"Have a Feast Tonight"
Monroe Brothers
4:30
Seeger discusses the previous song. He says that all
of the previous songs can be called "old time music" but
not [yet] bluegrass music. Dildine and Seeger talk about
the mandolin and Bill Monroe. They talk about the
evolution of the music in the 1930s. Seeger says that
bluegrass music takes in its current form in 1945 when
Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs joined Bill
Monroe.
11:49
"Molly and Tenbrooks"
Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs
14:28
Seeger discusses the previous song then introduces
the next song.
15:03
"Toy Heart"
Monroe, Flatt, Scruggs and Chubby Wise
17:43
Seeger and Dildine discuss the previous song. Seeger
discusses the musical form(s) of bluegrass music. He
introduces the next song.
19:05
"Drunkard's Hell"
The Stanley Brothers
21:35
Seeger discusses the previous song. He discusses
improvisation and then introduces the next song.
22:05
"Rawhide"
Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys,
instrumental
24:33
Seeger introduces the next song. It is extracts from
three versions of the same song, from oldest to
newest.
25:30
"Down in the Willow Garden"
Texas Gladden (vocal) and Hobart smith (fiddle); Wade
Mainer; Osborne Brothers
27:58
Dildine and Seeger close the broadcast.
29:12
End
RXG 0754
AFC 1975/001: SR075, Recorded:
1964-02-18
Recorded: 1964-02-18
28:57
This seems to be a recording of portion of a performance by Mississippi
John Hurt and Reverend Robert Wilkins at the Ontario Place in
Washington, D.C. The recording quality is poor and the song lyrics are
difficult to understand. See [SR076](ead10087) for an
interview of Reverend Wilkins by John Dildine.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
[unidentified song]
Hurt
4:28
"No Body's Business"
Hurt
7:37
[movement on stage, guitar tuning, etc.]
9:55
[Do Lord, Remember Me]
Wilkins
13:45
["Rock of Ages, Hear from Me"] [The guitar
accompaniment is the same as "This Land is your
Land."]
Wilkins
18:44
[audience noise, guitar tuning]
20:10
["Highway to Heaven"]
Wilkins
22:40
[unidentified]
Wilkins
25:00
[guitar tuning and unintelligible talking]
26:23
"Just a Closer Walk with Thee"
Wilkins
28:57
End
RXG 0755
AFC 1975/001: SR076 (1),
Recorded:
1964-02-18
Recorded: 1964-02-18
25:52
The first portion of this tape is an interview of Reverend Robert Wilkins
by John Dildine. It was made at the Ontario Place in Washington D.C. on
February 18, 1964. See [SR075](ead10086) for part of
the performance by Reverend Wilkins. The second portion of this tape is
a recording of part of a U.S. Senate hearing and is not related to the
Dildine collection.
Time
Content
Start
Dildine introduces this recording.
1:12
Dildine interviews the Reverend Robert Wilkins. Among
the subject discussed are: Wilkins recordings; Wilkins
no longer singing blues and singing only sacred music;
Wilkins background and history; how he learned to play
guitar; his military service in WWI; his faith; his
church; and bringing his music to the public.
16:45
End of interview.
18:44
[audience noise, guitar tuning]
RXG 0755
AFC 1975/001: SR076 (2),
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
8:30
This is a recording of a Dildine radio broadcast. He plays some Irish
recordings.
RXG 0756
AFC 1975/001: SR077, Recorded:
1964-02-23
Recorded: 1964-02-23
39:57
This is a recording for a John Dildine radio broadcast with The New Lost
City Ramblers as live guests. The band is composed of Mike Seeger, John
Cohen and Tracy Schwartz.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine says he is going to play a recording of The
NLCR .
0:10
unidentified instrumental
The NLCR
1:20
Dildine talks with Mike Seeger about what the band is
currently playing. Seeger and Cohen say that they are
broadening their repertoire. They have been collecting
and performing around the country.
5:40
Tracy Schwartz talks about Dick [DeVoll] and the next
song.
6:41
"Tom Sherman's Bar Room" [also known as "The streets
of Lerado"]
Tracy Schwartz, a capella
9:46
Dildine says that this program is being recorded in
the living room of Joe [Bossem] and family. Seeger
introduces the next song.
10:45
"Pretty Little Miss"
The NLCR
14:02
Dildine and John Cohen discuss the previous song.
They discuss the next song.
16:38
"Hawkins Rag"
The NLCR (spoons, mandolin and guitar)
18:05
They discuss the previous song. Dildine and Cohen
talk about a song called "The Cuckoo." They talk about
change and evolution of traditional songs.
23:17
"The Cuckoo"
John Cohen (banjo, Hobart Smith style)
23:56
"The cuckoo"
John Cohen (banjo, Clarence Ashley style)
25:59
Dildine and Cohen talk about a film Cohen made of
Appalachian mountain singers. It is called "High
Lonesome Sound." Seeger introduces the next song. It is
a Carter Family song.
29:28
"Gold Watch and Chain"
The NLCR
32:35
Dildine and Seeger discuss what The NLCR are doing
with bluegrass music.
37:33
"Jaw Bone" or "Old Joe Bone"
The NLCR
39:31
Dildine closes the broadcast.
39:57
End
RAA 54537
AFC 1975/001: SR078, Recorded: ca.
1964
Recorded: ca. 1964
1:00:54
This is a recording for a John Dildine (prerecorded) radio broadcast
devoted to the old and new recordings of Reverend John Wilkins. All
music is by Reverend Wilkins on vocal and guitar, except where
noted.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Railroad Bill, opening theme. Dildine introduces the
program and Reverend Robert Wilkins.
1:12
Reverend Wilkins talks (prerecorded).
1:40
unidentified blues
Wilkins
5:01
Dildine talks about the previous recording and the
following recording.
5:30
"Do Lord"
Wilkins
9:48
Dildine discusses the previous recording. He
introduces an interview he made with Reverend Wilkins on
February 18, 1964.
10:24
Dildine interviews Reverend Wilkins. They talk about
recordings he made in the 1930s. Wilkins no longer plays
the blues because he has become a Reverend. They talk
about his musical history.
17:27
(Interview continued) They talk about Wilkins moving
from blues to "church music." They talk about Wilkins
performing outside the context of his church.
27:04
Dildine does a station break and introduces Dick
Spottswood.
27:45
Dildine and Spottswood talk about: how Spottswood
found Reverend Wilkins; recent recordings of Reverend
Wilkins and of Mississippi John Hurt; the renewal of
interest in blues and old blues musicians; young people
playing blues and old time music.
38:13
"Thank You Jesus"
Wilkins, instrumental
43:13
Dildine does a commercial. He and Spottswood talk
about: Reverend Wilkins' new recording being available
soon; Reverend Wilkins and John Hurt will be at the
Newport Folk Festival this year.
49:08
"Just a Closer Walk with Thee"
Wilkins
52:23
"Jesus Will Fix It All right"
Wilkins
56:55
Dildine and Spottswood talk about Reverend Wilkins'
recordings. Dildine closes the broadcast. "Railroad
Bill," closing theme.
1:54
End
RAA 54538
AFC 1975/001: SR079,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
1:00:04
This is a recording for a Dildine radio broadcast of a live interview
with Séamus Ennis. It was prerecorded.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Ned of the Hill"
Ennis, pennywhistle
2:01
Dildine and Emmis talk about how Ennis learned music
and became a musician. His father and grandfather were
musicians. Ennis describes the pipes he plays. He can't
play the bagpipes today because they have suffered from
the weather change from Ireland to D.C. Dildine asks him
to pay a tune he learned from his grandfather.
9:25
"The Trip We Took over the Mountain"
Ennis, pennywhistle
11:07
Dildine and Ennis discuss the prior song. Dildine
says that Pete Seeger has recorded aversion of the song.
They discuss traditional singing in Ireland being a
cappella. They talk about the songs Ennis has
collected.
14:40
Ennis tells the story of the next song. He sings it
first in Gaelic and then in English, is own
translation.
16:30
unnamed song in Gaelic
Ennis, a cappella
19:00
unnamed song in English
Ennis, a capella
20:22
Dildine and Ennis discuss the previous song. The talk
about the music Ennis has collected.
21:45
"Ned of the Hill"
Ennis in English, then in Gaelic, then back to
English (all a cappella) and then on the
pennywhistle.
29:30
Dildine does a station break and commercial. They
talk about Ennis collecting for the BBC
archives.
34:55
["The Corn Crake"]
Ennis, a cappella
37:30
Dildine and Ennis talk about when and how Ennis
caught a corn crake. They talk about folk songs and folk
tales of Scotland and Ireland. Ennis says that the same
motifs are found throughout Europe. Ennis tells the tale
of a stone mason building a castle.
47:32
Dildine asks about a song called "Bonnie Bunch of
Roses."
48:42
"Bonnie Bunch of Roses"
Ennis, a cappella
52:54
SE tells where and how he learned the previous song.
Dildine and Ennis talk about the continuing of
traditional music in Ireland. They talk about Ennis's
involvement in Irish television. He does a weekly, 30
minute children's program.
57:49
Dildine concludes the program.
58:40
unidentified
Ennis, pennywhistle
1:04
End
RAA 54539
AFC 1975/001: SR080,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
1:02:34
This is a recording for a Dildine radio broadcast. It is an interview
with Bill Vanaver. It was recorded a few days before the broadcast.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Railroad Bill," opening theme. Dildine introduce
Bill Vanaver and they talk.Vanaver is a college student
in anthropology and folklore. The came to folk music at
a summer camp he attended.
4:04
"Little Sadie"
Vanaver, vocal and banjo
6:10
Dildine and Vanaver discuss the previous song. They
discuss how Vanaver learns songs. They discuss Vanaver's
approach to music. Dildine asks what he is trying to do
with his music.
10:35
"Italian Red Wine"
Vanaver, vocal and guitar (a Woody Guthrie
song)
14:37
They discuss the previous song.
16:14
"Empty pockets Blues" (a Pete Seeger song)
Vanaver, guitar and vocal
19:30
Vanaver says he took some guitar lesson in
Philadelphia in 1956. He was influenced by Pete Seeger.
He says he came to the instrument before singing. They
discuss associating songs with specific people or
specific events. They discuss Vanaver as a
performer.
28:13
Dildine does a station break and a
commercial.
29:40
Dildine talks about Vanaver. They talk about
Elizabeth Cotten.
31:10
Freight Train" (an Elizabeth Cotten song)
Vanaver, vocal and guitar
34:35
Dildine and Vanaver discuss the previous song. They
discuss the popularization of folk music. Vanaver says
the he's listened to many traditional performers. They
talk about Pete, Mike and Peggy Seeger as influences on
his music. Dildine asks Vanaver what he'd like to do for
a career. They discuss the next song. Dildine talks
about the Folklore Society of Greater
Washington.
44:50
"From Earth to Heaven" (an Uncle Dave Macon
song)
Vanaver, vocal and guitar
47:08
They discuss the previous song.
48:30
"Paddy on the Turnpike"
Vanaver, banjo
49:44
They discuss songs on "the banjo project." They talk
about bagpipes and lap dulcimers. They talk about
singing a cappella and singing with instruments.
49:55
"Blossom" (a Vanaver composition)
Vanaver, guitar
56:32
Dildine asks Vanaver to do another song.
57:03
medley of banjo tunes
Vanaver, banjo
59:40
Dildine closes the program. "Railroad Bill," closing
theme.
1:02:34
End
RXG 0757
AFC 1975/001: SR081 (1),
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
48:22
This recording seems to have been made at a party or a "hoot" in a
private residence. None of the attendees or performers are identified.
This is part 1 of 2. The second part is on [SR081
(2)](ead10094).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"The Girl I Left behind Me"
male singer with guitar
3:01
Conversation
10:05
"Going Down the Road Feeling Bad"
group
11:58
Conversation
12:38
"Midnight Special"
group
14:45
Conversation
15:32
"Fireman Save My Child"
group
15:59
Conversation
16:16
"Pick a Bale of Cotton"
group
17:54
Conversation
18:48
"Down in the Valley"
group
21:45
Conversation
23:30
"The Riddle" ("I gave my love a cherry")
group
25:43
Conversation
26:30
"No John No"
group
28:19
Conversation
28:50
"Brandy Leave Me Alone"
group (sung as a round)
30:34
Conversation
31:58
"Streets of Lerado"
group (sung normally then as a round)
34:04
Conversation
34:58
"Zoom Golly Golly"
group (sung as a round)
35:43
Conversation
36:28
"Hey Lolly Lolly"
group
42:01
Conversation
42:34
"Careless Love"
group
43:43
Conversation
44:17
"The Titanic" ("It was sad when the great ship went
down")
group
46:31
"Jesse James"
group
48:22
End
RXG 0757
AFC 1975/001: SR081 (2),
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
46:03
This recording seems to have been made at a party or a "hoot" in a
private residence. Most of the attendees and performers are not
identified. This is part 2 of 2. The first part is on [SR081 (1)](ead10093).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Jesse James"
group
0:55
Conversation
3:03
"Down in the Willow Garden"
group
5:20
"John Hardy"
group
6:58
Conversation
7:40
"I'm On My Way"
group
11:29
Conversation
12:12
"Bring Me a Little Water Sylvie"
group
13:08
conversation
14:08
"Old 97"
group
15:40
Conversation
17:05
"Henry Lee"
Chris and Pixie Christie
19:50
Conversation
20:46
My Horses Ain't Hungry"
Chris and Pixie Christie
22:40
Conversation
23:01
[unable to identify the first line is "When are We
Gonna Get Married"]
Chris and Pixie Christie
24:20
Conversation
25:12
"Raccoon and Possum"
unidentified man with banjo
26:33
Conversation
26:50
"Poor Little Turtle Dove"
unidentified man
28:32
[unable to identify this song]
unidentified man singing
29:52
Conversation
30:15
"Around the Corner Beneath the Berry Tree"
unidentified woman and group
32:52
Conversation
33:33
"That Good Old Mountain Dew"
group
37:40
Conversation
38:45
"Frankie and Johnny"
group
42:40
Conversation
43:06
"He Sat Down Beside Her and Smoked His Cigar"
women lead the group
46:03
End
RXG 0758
AFC 1975/001: SR082, Recorded:
1965-08-02
Recorded: 1965-08-02
30:52
This is a recording for a Dildine radio broadcast. His guests are Sandy
Paton and Norman Kennedy. This is the second part of the broadcast. The
first part is on [SR083](ead10096).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine introduces the broadcast. He says that the
previous song (not recorded on SR082) was "Foggy Dew"
from the singing of Harry Cox. Paton agrees. Dildine
says that Norman Kennedy is from Scotland. Dildine says
that this program was recorded in the Green Mountains of
Vermont for later broadcast. Dildine does a station
break.
3:20
Dildine talks with Norman Kennedy. Paton talks about
a spinning wheel in his home that Kennedy used. Kennedy
says that he is also a weaver. Dildine asks how Kennedy
learned to speak Gaelic. Kennedy responds. They talk
about "mouth music."
7:24
Several examples of mouth music
Kennedy
9:21
Kennedy says the previous songs were in Gaelic. He
discusses them. Dildine asks about "didling." Paton,
Kennedy and Dildine discuss this.
11:33
Several examples of "didling"
Kennedy
13:06
Kennedy discusses the previous songs and the
tradition of "didling." Dildine and Kennedy talk about
Kennedy's music. Dildine, Paton and Kennedy talk about
unaccompanied singing.
18:28
Dildine asks Kennedy about how bagpipe tunes are
transmitted from piper to piper. Kennedy
responds.
20:15
[unidentified song and singing style]
Kennedy
20:50
Kennedy says that the previous songs were pipe tunes.
Dildine asks about singing styles influenced by the
bagpipe and singing styles influenced by guitar and
banjo. Kennedy responds. Paton adds to the conversation.
They discuss what Kennedy should sing next.
26:02
["My Son David']
Kennedy
30:03
Dildine concludes the broadcast.
30:52
End
RXG 0759
AFC 1975/001: SR083, Recorded:
1965-08-02
Recorded: 1965-08-02
31:12
This is a recording for a Dildine radio broadcast. His guests are Sandy
Paton and Norman Kennedy. It was recorded in the Green Mountains of
Vermont for later broadcast. This is the first part of the broadcast.
The second part is on [SR082](ead10095).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine introduces the broadcast. He says that Sandy
Paton is involved with Folk Legacy Records and that
Norman Kennedy has just done some recording for Folk
Legacy.
0:40
Dildine asks Paton when he first met Kennedy. He
responds. Dildine asks Kennedy how it feels to be in the
United States. He responds. Dildine asks if he can hear
something from Paton and from Kennedy.
2:39
"Busk, Busk Bonnie Lassie"
Kennedy
4:34
Dildine asks where Kennedy learned the previous song.
Kennedy and Dildine discuss this. Kennedy talks about
where he learns his songs. He talks about how people
respond to his songs. Kennedy talks about learning
stories and lore from the old people.
8:40
The three of the talk about a plant called yarrow and
how it is used in old traditional songs. Kennedy talks
about how the area around his home in Aberdeen, Scotland
is like the hills of Vermont.
10:20
Dildine asks Paton to do a song. They talk about
singers singing to share their music. Paton talks about
Folk Legacy Records. They talk about musicians competing
rather than sharing their music. Paton discusses the
song he is going to sing.
16:20
[unidentified song; the first line is "I made my way
up to the door, a pretty fair maid came o'er the
floor"]
Paton
17:45
Kennedy talks about night visit songs.
19:52
"The Time has Come, I Can No Longer Tarry"
Kennedy
23:16
The three of them discuss night visiting songs.
Dildine asks about a song called "Foggy Dew." They
discuss this song.
26:53
"the Foggy Dew"
Dildine
RXG 0760
AFC 1975/001: SR084, Recorded:
1966-02-26
Recorded: 1966-02-26
20:42
This is a recording for a Dildine radio broadcast. His guests are Chuck
and Nan Perdue. The broadcast continues on [SR085](ead10098).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine introduces the program. He says that it was
recorded in his living room. He introduces Chuck Perdue
and says the he is the current President of the Folklore
Society of Greater Washington (FSGW).
1:08
Chuck says that he is from Georgia. Nan says that she
grew up in Los Angeles and spent her first twelve
summers in Texas. They say that they are going to sing a
song about radio.
2:06
"Keep Your Radio On"
Chuck and Nan Perdue
4:02
They discuss the previous song. They discuss what
Chuck listened to on the radio during his growing up
years, the 1930s. They talk about how Chuck got started
singing. Dildine asks how Chuck's mother learned her
songs. Chuck replies. Dildine asks the Perdues to sing a
song Chuck's mother sang.
7:38
"Three Little Babes"
Nan Perdue
10:30
They discuss the previous song which Nan learned from
Chuck's mother. They talk about the music in Nan's
family. It was mostly church music. Chuck says that he
got the next song from his mother.
19:46
"Beautiful Isle in the Sea"
Chuck and Nan Perdue
22:10
They discuss the previous song. They talk about
collecting songs from Chuck's family and other people.
They talk about the education Chuck's parents had and
their own college education. They talk about how Chuck
and Nan met and their early musical experiences. They
talk about "hillbilly" and the negative connotation it
had for Nan.
27:15
Nan reads from a letter from an Aunt. The Aunt is
happy and humble that Nan is singing.
28:45
Dildine asks Chuck why he sings. Chuck
responds.
29:42
End
RXG 0761
AFC 1975/001: SR085, Recorded:
1966-02-26
Recorded: 1966-02-26
30:15
This is the second part of a recording for a Dildine radio broadcast. His
guests are Chuck and Nan Perdue. The first part of the broadcast is on
[SR084](ead10097).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine is speaking with Chuck and Nan
Perdue.
1:28
"Hop along Peter"
Chuck and Nan Perdue
2:49
Dildine and the Perdues discuss the sources from
which the Perdues learn their songs.
4:47
"Coal in the Stone"
Chuck and Nan Perdue
9:50
Dildine and the Perdues discuss the previous song and
the song writer. They discuss how Chuck Perdue selects
and learns songs. They discuss "what is a folk song?"
and "what is ethnic?." The next song is
introduced.
17:14
"Sangaree" [or perhaps "Oh Babe Sangaree"]
Chuck and Nan Perdue
19:12
Dildine and the Perdues discuss the previous song.
They introduce the next song.
20:32
"Only a Miner"
Chuck and Nan Perdue
22:55
Dildine and the Perdues discuss favorite songs. Chuck
Perdue says he does not have a single "favorite song,"
rather he has "perhaps a hundred favorite songs." They
discuss what the Perdues sing at home, in private. They
introduce the next song.
26:10
"Song of the Deportees" [a Woody Guthrie
song]
Chuck and Nan Perdue
29:28
Dildine closes the broadcast.
30:15
End
RXG 0762
AFC 1975/001: SR086, Recorded:
1966-02-26
Recorded: 1966-02-26
17:11
There is no spoken word in this recording, only 5 songs. Written on the
original tape box is "WAMU-FM Folk Music Program October 20, 1966." Also
written are: (recorded, October 21, 1966)" and "Michael Cooney." There
is nothing in the content of the recording to clarify this. Also, there
is no written record of the performers on this tape or the songs they
sing.
Time
Content
Start
A man singing a song, a cappella, about a farmer's
daughter and a sailor, the title could be "A Sailor
Courted a Farmer's Daughter."
1:55
A man singing and playing guitar. The song may be "He
Was a Traveling Man."
5:45
A man singing a cappella.
9:15
Man singing and playing banjo.
13:43
Man singing a cappella. The song may be "John
Mitchell is My Name."
19:12
Dildine and the Perdues discuss the previous song.
They introduce the next song.
RXG 0763
AFC 1975/001: SR087 (1),
Recorded:
1968-08-15 – 1968-08-18
Recorded: 1968-08-15 –
1968-08-18
1:04:07
This is side 1 of 2 of a tape recorded at the 1968 Fox hollow Festival.
The tape contains only performances. There is no introduction of the
performers or songs. The notes which follow are based on a typed list in
a folder in the Collection.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Notes
Start
"Nonesuch"
Faery Ring
1:25
"Russian Dance"
Russell Thomas, flute
his son is dancing
3:45
"The Green hills of Tyrol"
George Armstrong, pipes
6:06
"Good Fish Chowder"
Joe Hickerson
"while the Dildine puppets dance"
9:55
"Whistle Daughter Whistle"
Toelkins
[sounds like a man and a girl singing - father and
daughter?]
11:20
"I'm Gonna Tell"
Toelkins
[This song was "made up" by Rosalie Sorrels and
verses were added by the Toelkins.]
15:15
"Beauty Song" [Lakota Song]
Henry Crowdog, Leonard Crowdog and John
Strike
18:50
"I'm Being Eaten by a Boa Constrictor"
Bill Spence
19:58
Bagpipes, banjo and voices
Joe Bossum, Roger and Mrs. Sprung
26:53
"Sing in the Spring" [a Bruce "Utah" Phillips
song]
Rosalie Sorrells
30:45
"I Never Found My Baby"
Rosalie Sorrells
33:55
"My Dearest Dear"
Rosalie Sorrells
38:00
"L'el Bon Vent" [?] [The Good Wind]
Bonnie Dodson
[in French]
40:15
"Tumbalalaika"
The Aarons
[Yiddish folk song]
44:05
"West Virginia Mine Disaster"
Jean Ritchie
[Ms. Ritchie wrote his song to give a woman's point
of view of the Hominy Falls, West Virginia mine disaster
which occurred on May 6, 1968.]
48:30
"Silicoe" [?]
The Penny Whistlers
52:44
"Dil Mano del Vivero" [?]
The Penny Whistlers with Bill Vanaver and Seth
Feldman
55:25
"In the quiet of the Land of Erin"
Bonnie Dobson
58:35
"Meadowlands"
Michael Cooney [instrumental on 12 string
guitar]
RXG 0763
AFC 1975/001: SR087 (2),
Recorded:
1968-08-15 – 1968-08-18
Recorded: 1968-08-15 –
1968-08-18
1:02:34
This is side 2 of 2 of a tape recorded at the 1968 Fox hollow Festival.
The tape contains only performances. There is no introduction of the
performers or songs. The notes which follow are based on a typed list in
a folder in the Collection.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Notes
Start
"You Just as Well to Get Ready, You Got to
Die"
Chuck and Nan Perdue
[Perdue said this is a Blind Willie McTell
song.]
3:34
"Fiddle Thing" [Old King Cole type Rabbi]
The Aarons, et al
[Sung in Yiddish]
7:58
an unnamed reel
Kevin Henry, penny whistle
9:30
2 unnamed polkas
Kevin Henry, wooden flute
11:08
"Cod Liver Oil"
Kevin Henry, a cappella
12:45
"House Carpenter"
Jean Ritchie, vocal and lap dulcimer
17:00
"What a Goodly Thing"
Jean Ritchie, a cappella
19:57
"Rock Road to Dublin"
Owen McBride, a cappella
22:23
"Dimha Juda" [?]
Penny Whistlers
25:50
unnamed
Joe Bossum, bagpipes
28:55
"Three Ravens"
George Britton
33:05
"Asar Mesuga" [?]
Bill Schwarz and Zev Feldman
["Do you remember our childhood?" from North
Africa]
38:15
"Fox Hollow Song"
Wilkes and P and SG [?]
41:15
"Sammy's Bar"
Joe Hickerson and Ginny Dildine
[written by Cyril Tawney; takes place in Malta; also
known as "The Ballad of Sammy's Bar" and "Last Boat
A-Leaving"]
46:41
"Pea Soup Reel"
Larry Older, fiddle
47:53
"A Great Big Sea Hove in Long Beach"
Brian Morrison
[This song is from Newfoundland]
50:50
"My Black Rose"
Kevin Henry, flute
52:30
"Dinna Juda" [?]
The Pennywhistlers with Bill Vanaver and Zev
Feldman
55:38
"Bonnie James Campbell"
George and Gerry Armstrong
[this song is from the family of Frank
Proffitt]
57:45
"Greenland Whale"
The Toelkins
1:02:03
End
RXG 0764
AFC 1975/001: SR088 (1),
Recorded:
1968-08-15 – 1969-08-18, 1969-08-07 – 1969-08-10
Recorded: 1968-08-15 –
1969-08-18
1969-08-07 – 1969-08-10
1:02:04
This is side 1 of 2 of a tape recorded at the 1968 and 1969 Fox Hollow
Festivals. The 1969 Festival begins at time 36:38. The tape contains
only performances. There is no introduction of the performers or songs.
The notes which follow are based on a typed list in a folder in the
Collection.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Notes
Start
West Indian Dancers from Toronto
5:30
"Ya Vog Gala" (Turkish)
Bill Vanever and Zev Feldman
9:30
"Whooping Bride's Song"
Pennywhistlers
11:42
"Nish Cabana"
Pennywhistlers, Bill Vanever and Zev Feldman
15:02
"Dumbarton Drums"
Beers Family
18:55
"Fox hollow Song"
P&SG
[The performers are otherwise not identified. One of
the performers says he was inspired and wrote the song
at the festival. I found the lyrics to this song via
Google. It is attributed to Richard Wilkie. Steve
Gillette appeared at this Festival. Perhaps he is the SG
shown in the collection notes.]
22:35
"Waiting Tonight"
The Toelkins
26:46
"Golden Ring Around My Susan Girl"
The Golden Ring
29:05
"Molly Hare"
The Canterbury Orchestra
31:17
"Swallow's Tail Reel"
Kevin Henry, flute plus fiddle and piano
32:34
"Will the Circle Be Unbroken"
Chuck and Nan Perdue
35:25
pipes in the distance
George Armstrong, bagpipes
36:38
Close of the 1968 Festival
36:45
Start of the 1969 Festival
36:45
"You Can't make a Turtle Come Out"
Susan and Becky Boyer and Carol Baker
38:35
"Alice"
Susan and Becky Boyer and Carol Baker, a
cappella
39:18
"The Boys of Blue Hill"
Don Lindsay and Bill Drennen, bagpipe duet
40:47
"Which Way to East Vasselboro"
Marshall Dodge, spoken word
42:48
"Study in Counterpoint"
Howard Mitchell, dulcimer
45:20
"The Thinnest Man"
Joe Hickerson
46:51
"Woad"
Joe Hickerson
49:18
"Gold Watch and Chain"
Sweet Corn
50:52
"Wade in the Water"
Joe Hickerson and the Wet Ones
56:12
"Lord Randall" [three melodies]
Tom Kines
1:02:04
End
RXG 0764
AFC 1975/001: SR088 (2),
Recorded:
1968-08-15 – 1969-08-18, 1969-08-07 – 1969-08-10
Recorded: 1968-08-15 –
1969-08-18
1969-08-07 – 1969-08-10
1:05:12
This is side 2 of 2 of a tape recorded at the 1968 and 1969 Fox Hollow
Festivals. No documentation is available for this side of the tape. This
side is probably of the 1969 Festival. It contains only performances.
There is no introduction of the performers or the songs.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"I'm Gonna Tell"
[Joe Hickerson and children?]
2:02
"Darcy Farrow"
Steve Gillette (written by Gillette and Tom
Campbell)
6:03
"Black Waters"
[Jean Ritchie?]
10:32
"MacCrimmon's Lament"
[Jean Ritchie? with Kevin Henry? playing
bagpipes]
18:27
"The Musicians" [in Yiddish]
Bob Beers, Mimi Samuelson, Betty Needleman and others
[the Aarons?]
23:03
Song and performers are not identified
[sounds like a harp; played by a man]
26:22
Spoken word
Man with a Scottish or Irish accent
26:59
"One Dew"
woman singing and guitar
26:59
"Morning Dew" (first line is: "Take me for a walk in
the morning dew")
Bonnie Dobson
31:13
first line is: "You can plant a watermelon up above
my grave and let the juice sing through"
[Michael Cooney?]
31:45
song not identified
performer not identified [sounds like a wooden
flute]
34:55
"McPherson's Lament," "Putty Up the Nail Holes," "The
8th of January" (three fiddle tunes)
[Sam Hinton] on the banjo
39:52
Lead Belly's version of a song he called "Red Cross
Door"
unidentified man singing with 12 string
guitar
44:05
A Joseph Able Trivett song, recorded by Sandy Patton
"Go Away from Me Young Man" [several versions of this
song have been recorded as "The Cuckoo is a Pretty
Bird"]
Introduction by a man, sung a cappella by a
woman
48:15
unidentified song [it seems to be a version of a
traditional song called "Coulter's Candy"]
sung by several unidentified women
50:10
unidentified song
sung by several unidentified women
52:50
unidentified song
[Canterbury Orchestra?]
54:32
"Swipesy Cakewalk," a Scott Joplin tune
unidentified man playing 12 string guitar
57:35
"The Honest John Quadrille"
[Canterbury Orchestra?]
1:01:55
"Old Joe Clark" and other tunes
[Canterbury Orchestra?]
1:05:13
End
RXG 0765
AFC 1975/001: SR089 (1),
Recorded:
1969-08-07 – 1969-08-10
Recorded: 1969-08-07 –
1969-08-10
1:03:34
This is side 1 of 2 of a tape recorded at the 1969 Fox Hollow Festival.
It contains only performances; there is no introduction of the
performers or the songs. The notes which follow are based on a typed
list in a folder in the Collection.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Eileen Aroon"
Jean Redpath
4:53
"Oh Brethren, Ain't She Happy"
Lynn Burnstine, and Jane Munson, with
dulcimer
6:38
"Come Life, Shaker Life"
Lynn Burnstine, and Jane Munson, with
dulcimer
8:04
"Cotton Needs a Pickin So Bad"
Dan Smith, with Bessie Jones, Mike Rivers (guitar)
and Andy Wallace (banjo)
11:43
"Pleasant and Delightful"
Louis Killen
15:23
"It's Hard to Love another Woman's Man"
Barbara Carns, with Dennis Coggs, Don Odette and Bill
Schwarz
18:52
Don Burnstine introduces the Fox Hollow Electric Rock
(and Roll) Band
Michael Cooney, Bill Spence, Billy Schwarz and
[Eldrin Fenig?]
21:17
"I'm a Rover"
Owen McBride
27:10
"Old dun Cow"
Owen McBride
31:32
"Boil that Cabbage Down"
Grant Rader, with piano, guitar and bass
33:02
"The Old Granite State"
Tony and Irene Saletan
36:02
"Bright Morning Stars"
Tony and Irene Saletan, a cappella
38:53
"Oh Mary, Don't You Weep"
Jim McGowen
43:53
"I Wish They'd Do It Now"
Michael Cooney
48:17
Bulgarian gate knocking song
The Pennywhistlers
50:33
"How Can I Keep From Singing"
The Pennywhistlers
56:18
"What You Gonna Do When Death Come Creepin in the
Room?"
Tom Winslow
59:30
"Rake and Rambling Boy"
Tony and Irene Saletan
1:03:34
End
RXG 0765
AFC 1975/001: SR089 (2),
Recorded:
1969-08-07 – 1969-08-10
Recorded: 1969-08-07 –
1969-08-10
57:03
This is side 2 of 2 of a tape recorded at the 1969 Fox Hollow Festival.
It contains only performances; there is no introduction of the
performers or the songs. The notes which follow are based on a typed
list in a folder in the Collection.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Glory Hallelujah, Praise His Name"
Tony and Irene Saletan
5:24
"Shto E Milo"
The Pennywhistlers and Louis Killen
8:50
"Rocky Road to Dublin"
Kevin Henry, bag pipes
10:35
"Shady Grove"
Mike Seeger, banjo
13:00
"Greenland Bound" [a whaling song]
Louis Killen, concertina
16:25
"The Wind That Shook the Barley"
Jean Redpath, a cappella
20:29
"If I Were Free to Speak My Mind"
Ed Trickett with Penny and Henry Tufts
24:42
"Buck Dancer's Choice"
Howie Mitchell, Appalachian dulcimer
26:48
["Kuafu"] [mid Vietnamese widows lament]
Steve Addiss, played on a 16 string Vietnamese
instrument call a [tran]
29:45
"I Know You Belong to Everybody But You Can't Deny
That I'm You"
Steve and Mary Addiss
34:41
"You Can't Get There From Here," etc.
Marshall Dodge, spoken word
50:01
["Go to Sleep"] or perhaps ["My Precious
One']
Guy MacKenzie
53:55
"God's Not Dead"
Bessie Jones
57:02
End
RXG 0761
AFC 1975/001: SR090, Recorded:
1969-08
Recorded: 1969-08
31:11
The notes on the tape box in the collection file say this was recorded
Sunday afternoon at the 1969 Fox Hollow Festival. The first four songs
are by the Armstrong Family, George, Gerry and their two daughters
Rebecca and Jennifer. The second part of the tape is by Louis Killen. It
is continued on [SR091](ead10107).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Hard Time Cotton Mill Girls"
The Armstrong Family
2:05
"A Man of Words"
The Armstrong Family
5:27
"The Mist Covered Mountain"
The Armstrong Family, instrumental: George, bag pipe
chanter; Gerry, guitar; Children, fiddles
7:37
"At the Foot of Yonder Mountain"
The Armstrong Family
10:39
Louis Killen is introduced
10:55
"The Flying Cloud"
Louis Killen, a cappella
18:44
"Greenland Bound"
Louis Killen, vocal and concertina
21:56
Louis Killen tells a story of "the fox
changing"
30:15
unidentified song about Mr. Fox
Louis Killen, a cappella
32:11
End
RXG 0761
AFC 1975/001: SR091, Recorded:
1969-08
Recorded: 1969-08
32:46
This is a continuation of [SR090](ead10106).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Lou Killen discusses the next song.
0:55
"The Little Red Fox" and other tunes
instrumental, Killen, concertina
5:26
"The Kielder Hunt"
Killen, a cappella
12:00
Lost item announcement
12:14
Discussion of "Lady Chatterly's Lover"
unidentified woman with British or Scottish accent;
may be Jean Redpath
14:10
"Our Old Cat Died Last Night"
[Redpath]
17:53
"The Wind that Shakes the Barley"
[Redpath]
22:25
Medley of children's game songs
[Redpath]
23:45
"Ye Cannae Shove Ye Granny Aff the Bus"
[Redpath]
24:54
"The Store"
[Redpath]
26:42
An unidentified Robert Burns love song
[Redpath]
29:20
"Wild Mountain Thyme"
[Redpath]
32:46
End
RXG 0813
AFC 1975/001: SR092, Recorded:
1969-05-03
Recorded: 1969-05-03
[no tape log is available for this
item]
Jerry Sharp, Topic Records
RXG 0814
AFC 1975/001: SR093, Recorded:
1969-05-03
Recorded: 1969-05-03
[no tape log is available for this
item]
[Jerry] Sharp interview, #2.
RXG 0768
AFC 1975/001: SR094,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
12:51
This SR contains three copies of the same field recording. According to
Todd Harvey of the American Folklife Center, this is "Bright Morning
Stars Are Rising," by G.D. Vowell, collected in 1937 by Alan and
Elizabeth Lomax.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Bright Morning Stars are Arising"
G.D. Vowell
2:20
"Bright Morning Stars are Arising"
G.D. Vowell and others
4:30
First repeat of above.
8:40
Second repeat of above.
12:51
End
RXG 0769
AFC 1975/001: SR095,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
31:32
See [SR094](ead10108). This SR contains several copies
of the same field recording. According to Todd Harvey of the American
Folklife Center, this is "Bright Morning Stars Are Rising," by G.D.
Vowell, collected in 1937 by Alan and Elizabeth Lomax.
RXG 0770
AFC 1975/001: SR096,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
36:04
See [SR094](ead10108). This SR contains several copies
of the same field recording. According to Todd Harvey of the American
Folklife Center, this is "Bright Morning Stars Are Rising," by G.D.
Vowell, collected in 1937 by Alan and Elizabeth Lomax.
RXG 0771
AFC 1975/001: SR097,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
26:38
See [SR094](ead10108). This SR contains several copies
of the same field recording. According to Todd Harvey of the American
Folklife Center, this is "Bright Morning Stars Are Rising," by G.D.
Vowell, collected in 1937 by Alan and Elizabeth Lomax.
RXG 0772
AFC 1975/001: SR098,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
26:38
See [SR094](ead10108). This SR contains several copies
of the same field recording. According to Todd Harvey of the American
Folklife Center, this is "Bright Morning Stars Are Rising," by G.D.
Vowell, collected in 1937 by Alan and Elizabeth Lomax.
RXG 0815
AFC 1975/001: SR099,
Recorded: undated
Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this
item]
[Tape Box is labeled "LWO 16797 / R52 B1"]
RXG 0816
AFC 1975/001: SR0100,
Recorded: undated
Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this
item]
[Tape Box is labeled "LWO 16797 / R52 B2"]
RXG 0773
AFC 1975/001: SR101 (1),
Recorded: probably
1969 or 1970
Recorded: probably 1969 or 1970
01:01:11
This seems be a recording of a concert by John and Ginny Dildine and
guests. One of the guests is Joe Hickerson.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Working on the New Railroad"
Joe Hickerson and others, guitar
7:33
John Dildine speaking. An unidentified woman
introduces a song written by Rosalie Sorrells. The
Tolkien, family from Oregon, has added two
verses.
8:49
"I'm Gonna Tell"
unidentified woman and others, banjo
11:21
John Dildine speaking. An unidentified man introduces
a railroad song.
12:12
"The Dummy Line"
unidentified man, guitar
16:37
Unidentified woman introduces the next song which she
learned in summer camp.
17:15
"My Father Killed a Kangaroo"
unidentified woman and others, a cappella, also done
as a round
25:01
Getting ready for the next song
25:41
The Cow Puncher" [The singer says this song was
written by Jenny Haley]
[Joe Hickerson?], guitar
29:35
Getting ready for the next song. An unidentified
woman introduces the next song.
30:21
"Those Good Peanuts"
unidentified man and woman, guitar
33:55
Introduction to the next song
35:04
"Garbage"
[Joe Hickerson] and other, guitar
38:50
An unidentified woman introduces the next
song.
39:20
"Don't Throw Your Junk in My Back Yard"
unidentified woman and other, a cappella, sung as a
round
44:00
John Dildine introduces the next song. It is a McPeak
family song which he learned from Francis
McPeak.
45:06
"Monaghan Fair"
John Dildine, a capella
47:43
Introduction to the next song.
48:27
"Three Jolly Rogues of Lynn"
Joe Hickerson, guitar
50:10
Getting ready for the next song
51:45
"À La Volette" [The first line is "Once there was a
swallow and her birdies three"]
two unidentified woman, guitar
54:54
Introduction to the next song
[Ginny Dildine?]
56:36
"Old Babbum and the Boar"
[Ginny Dildine?], guitar
1:01:11
End
RXG 0773
AFC 1975/001: SR101 (2),
Recorded: probably
1969 or 1970
Recorded: probably 1969 or 1970
34:32
This seems be a recording of a concert by John and Ginny Dildine and
guests. One of the guests is Joe Hickerson.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Fiddler's Green"
Joe Hickerson and others, guitar
4:15
John Dildine talks about working with
marionettes.
6:10
"Who Killed Cock Robin"
Ginny Dildine, guitar
12:07
Preparation for the next song
12:58
"Charlie"
Joe Hickerson and others, guitar
17:38
John Dildine makes and announcement. He introduces
next week's program. He asks for volunteers to "dance a
puppet."
22:25
["It's Nearly Sundown"]
Joe Hickerson, guitar
27:22
Preparation for and introduction of the next
song.
28:45
"Going Down the Valley"
unidentified man and others, guitar
34:01
End of song
34:32
End of recording
RXG 0817
AFC 1975/001: SR0102,
Recorded: undated
Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this
item]
[Tape box is labeled "Bulgarian Folk Instruments. Narrator tells about
various instruments."]
RXG 0774
AFC 1975/001: SR103,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
24:42
This is a recording of a John Dildine radio broadcast with Ellen and
Robin Christenson. It was recorded in the home of Peter and Judy Weston.
See also [SR062](ead10071) and [SR068](ead10079)
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Little Birdie"
Ellen and Robin Christenson, banjo and guitar
4:19
Dildine speaks with Ellen and Robin
Christenson.
9:09
"I'm a Poor Country Boy"
Robin Christenson, banjo
12:00
Dildine speaks with Ellen and Robin
Christenson.
15:27
Ellen and Robin Christenson, banjo and guitar
16:58
Dildine does a station break. He speaks with Ellen
Christenson.
18:20
"One Morning in May"
Ellen Christenson, guitar
21:16
Dildine asks for another song.
22:14
["Sangarie?"]
Ellen and Robin Christenson, banjo and
guitar.
24:41
End
RXG 0775
AFC 1975/001: SR104,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
13:02
This recording contains a number of "takes" of different songs by an
unidentified man and woman. They may be Chris and Pixie Christy. There
is guitar accompaniment. See [SR003](ead10005).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"First He Made the Sun" (take 1)
unidentified man and woman, guitar
1:44
"Katie Dear" (take 1)
unidentified man and woman, guitar
3:50
"Katie Dear" (more)
unidentified man and woman, guitar
4:35
[nothing useful]
5:17
"Ain't Got No Place to Lay My Head" (take 1)
unidentified man and woman, guitar
7:10
"Ain't Got No Place to Lay My Head" (take 2)
unidentified man and woman, guitar
9:06
[nothing useful]
9:40
"When Are You Comin' to See Me" (take 1)
unidentified man and woman,
11:15
"When Are You Comin' to See Me" (take 2)
unidentified man and woman,
13:02
End
RXG 0776
AFC 1975/001: SR105,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
14:15
This is a recording of seven songs of sailors and the sea. The performer
is not identified
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Pretty Susan" ("The Pride of Kildare")
unidentified man, guitar
2:16
"Bound for the Rio Grande"
unidentified man, guitar
4:32
"What Shall We Do with the Drunken Sailor"
unidentified man, guitar
6:01
"The Lass of Mohea"
unidentified man, guitar
8:20
["Tin Swanky Pot?"]
unidentified man, guitar
10:21
"Hanging Johnny"
unidentified man, guitar
12:02
The first line is: "I thought I heard the old man say
"good bye fare you well, good bye fare you
well""
unidentified man, guitar
14:15
End
RXG 0817
AFC 1975/001: SR0106,
Recorded: undated
Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this
item]
[Tape box is labeled "Bulgarian Folk Instruments. Narrator tells about
various instruments."]
RXG 0777
AFC 1975/001: SR107 (1),
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
20:31
This is a recording of six songs by an unidentified woman accompanied by
a band.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
blank
0:21
"Ain't Nobody's Business"
unidentified woman and band
2:31
Abilene"
unidentified woman and band
7:00
"Frankie and Johnny"
unidentified woman and band
10:39
"Copper Kettle"
unidentified woman and band
14:11
"We Are Crossing the River Jordan"
unidentified woman and band
16:47
"Trouble in Mind"
unidentified woman and band
20:13
End of recording
20:31
End
RXG 0778
AFC 1975/001: SR108 (1),
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
15:01
This appears to be the making of a demo of two (unidentified) women
singers with banjo, guitar and bass. An unidentified male performer is
also on the recording. It is continued on [SR108
(3)](ead10121).
Time
Content
Start
Talking and false starts of a song.
0:42
Take 1 of a song with the first line: "If he's gone,
let him go, let him sink or let him swim"
2:51
Performers talking
3:12
Take 2 of the previous song
3:40
Performers talking
4:09
Take 3 of the previous song
6:34
When I First Came Unto this Country"
9:46
Performers talking and tuning
10:15
Take 1 "Jack-A-Roe"
10:48
Performers talking about the lyrics of the
song
11:30
Jack-A-Roe"
6:22
"The Cruel War"
RXG 0778
AFC 1975/001: SR108 (2),
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
1:33
This appears to be the recording of a telephone conversation between a
man and a woman. They are trying to schedule something.
Time
Content
Start
Conversation
16:11
"The Crawdad Song"
RXG 0778
AFC 1975/001: SR108 (3),
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
15:01
This is a continuation of [SR108 (1)](ead10119). It
appears to be the making of a demo of two (unidentified) women singers
with banjo, guitar and bass. An unidentified male singer is also on
several songs. This session is continued on [SR109](ead10122).
Time
Content
Start
Tuning
0:42
"Ridin' in a buggy"
2:11
laughter
2:23
"Cindy"
7:02
Talking
7:40
"Old Joe Clark"
11:00
Laughter
11:15
"Brandy Leave Me Alone"
13:03
Talking, laughter and tuning
13:47
Fragment of an unidentified song.
14:52
Talking.
10:48
Performers talking about the lyrics of the
song
RXG 0779
AFC 1975/001: SR109,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
29:45
This is a continuation of [SR108 (1)](ead10119) and [SR108 (3)](ead10121). It appears to be the making of a
demo of two (unidentified) women singers with banjo, guitar and bass. An
unidentified male singer is also on several songs. A previously used
tape was used for this session, so in several places the original
recordings are briefly heard.
Time
Content
Start
A big band is heard briefly
0:31
"Fare ye Well My Own True Love" (take 1)
3:20
"Fare ye Well My Own True Love" (take 2)
6:08
Talking
6:33
"Fare ye Well My Own True Love" (take 3)
8:10
"Fare ye Well My Own True Love" (take 4)
10:30
Talking, laughing and preparation for the next
song
11:23
First line: "If he's gone let him go, let him sink or
let him swim"
13:48
Talking
14:01
"Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow"
16:45
Talking
16:58
"Doney Gal" (take 1)
19:42
Talking
20:03
"Doney Gal" (take 2)
23:47
talking
24:24
"You Are My Sunshine" (take 1)
25:12
Laughter
25:30
"You Are My Sunshine" (take 2)
28:10
Big Band music and the sign off of a radio broadcast
called "Pipeline"
0:31
"Fare ye Well My Own True Love" (take 1)
RXG 0780
AFC 1975/001: SR111,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
14:01
This recording seems to be a set of dubs of political songs from
phonograph records. There are several male performers. Several of the
songs have Canadian themes.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"This Land is our Land" [Canadian Version]
performer 1, banjo
2:26
"Brand New Democratic Party Train"
performer #1, banjo
5:41
first line: "A Douglas for me, a Douglas for me, if
you're not a Douglas you're no use to me"
performer #2, guitar
6:50
Repeat of previous song
8:05
["We Are Building a New Party"] [to the tune of
"Jacob's Ladder"]
performer #3, guitar
9:49
"We Shall Not Be Moved"
performer, guitar
11:57
"Solidarity Forever"
performer, guitar
14:01
End
RAA 54540
AFC 1975/001: SR0112,
Recorded: undated
Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this
item]
[Tape box is labeled "Skip James interview."]
RXG 0781
AFC 1975/001: SR113,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
17:41
This is a recording of six songs by an unidentified male singer and his
guitar. There seems to two men doing the recording; neither of them
sounds like John Dildine. The guitar is quite clear but the lyrics are
difficult to understand. The singer sounds like an older African
American.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Talking about the next song.
0:49
"Drunken Spree"
unknown performer, vocal and guitar
3:20
Talking about the next song.
4:28
["Won't You Go Along New?"]
unknown performer, vocal and guitar
6:04
Talking about the next song.
7:12
Unidentified song. [The singer says the title is a
"girl's name." It is something like "Celon."]
unknown performer, vocal and guitar
8:00
Talking about the next song.
9:17
"All Night Long" (take 1)
unknown performer, vocal and guitar
10:34
Talking about the next song.
10:52
"All Night Long" (take 2)
unknown performer, vocal and guitar
14:00
Talking about the next song.
14:38
"All Night Long" (take 3)
unknown performer, vocal and guitar
17:41
End
RAA 54541
AFC 1975/001: SR0114,
Recorded: undated
Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this
item]
[from original inventory, this is likely part of the "Skip James
interview."]
RAA 54542
AFC 1975/001: SR0115,
Recorded: undated
Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this
item]
[from original inventory, this is likely part of the "Skip James
interview."]
RAA 54543
AFC 1975/001: SR0116,
Recorded: undated
Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this
item]
[from original inventory, this is likely part of the "Skip James
interview."]
RAA 54544
AFC 1975/001: SR0117,
Recorded: undated
Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this
item]
[from original inventory, this is likely part of the "Skip James
interview."]
RAA 54545
AFC 1975/001: SR0118,
Recorded: undated
Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this
item]
[from original inventory, this is likely part of the "Skip James
interview."]
RAA 54546
AFC 1975/001: SR0119,
Recorded: undated
Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this
item]
[from original inventory, this is likely part of the "Skip James
interview."]
RXG 0782
AFC 1975/001: SR120,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
12:11
This appears to be a recording session of an unidentified blues
singer-guitar player.
Time
Content
Start
Discussion of the recording of the next song.
1:32
Guitar picking in preparation for the next
song.
2:10
"Catfish Blues" - start
2:40
Getting ready for take.
2:47
"Catfish Blues" (take 1)
4:27
Discussion about another take.
4:49
"Catfish Blues" (take 2)
6:33
Getting ready for the next song.
8:02
"Bad, Bad Whiskey" (take 1)
9:50
Talking
10:02
"Bad, Bad Whiskey" (take 2)
11:01
Talking about the next song.
11:50
"Black Girl"
10:52
"All Night Long" (take 2)
RXG 0783
AFC 1975/001: SR121,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
11:51
In this recording an unidentified man reads a poem, 3 takes, then records
a message to two raging seas"
Time
Content
Start
"The Wall" (take 1)
3:35
"The Wall" (take 2)
6:50
"The Wall" (take 3)
10:18
The reader records a message to John Dildine.
1:32
Guitar picking in preparation for the next
song.
RXG 0820
AFC 1975/001: SR122,
Recorded: undated
Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this
item]
[the tape box indicates this may be "The Music of Kenya, British
Information Services tape recording." ]
RXG 0784
AFC 1975/001: SR123, Recorded: probably
1961
Recorded: probably 1961
28:14
This is a recording of Peter Weston interviewing Jim Kweskin. Kweskin
also sings and plays guitar. The recording session is continued on [SR124](ead10128). The recording was made in the home of
Peter and Judy Weston in St. Louis, MO.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Peter Weston talking with Jim Kweskin).
2:18
"You're No Good" (a Jesse Fuller song)
Kweskin, vocal and guitar
3:55
Weston and Kweskin talk about "San Francisco Bay
Blues" and Jesse Fuller's records. They talk about the
next song.
6:49
"The Cuckoo"
Kweskin, vocal and guitar
9:47
Weston and Kweskin talk about where Kweskin collects
material.
11:45
"House of David Blues"
Kweskin, vocal and guitar
14:12
Weston and Kweskin talk about the previous
song.
16:00
blank
16:24
Recording resumes. Kweskin talks about the guitar
tuning for the next song.
17:00
"Buffalo Skinners"
Kweskin, vocal and guitar
21:38
Weston and Kweskin discuss the previous song. They
discuss guitar tuning.
23:26
"Cherry Red"
Kweskin, vocal and guitar
26:20
Weston and Kweskin talk about blues and other genres
Kweskin plays. They talk about Kweskin playing the
banjo.
28:19
End
RXG 0785
AFC 1975/001: SR124, Recorded: probably
1961
Recorded: probably 1961
30:42
This is a recording of Peter Weston interviewing Jim Kweskin. Kweskin
also sings and plays guitar. The recording session began on [SR123](ead10127). The recording was made in the home of
Peter and Judy Weston in St. Louis, MO.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
The next song is introduced
1:16
"Days of ‘49"
Kweskin, vocal and guitar
5:20
Weston and Kweskin talk about Mississippi John Hurt.
Weston asks Kweskin to play Hurt's song
"Frankie."
7:18
"Frankie"
Kweskin, vocal and guitar
10:00
Weston and Kweskin discuss the previous song and the
next song.
10:59
"Stagolee"
Kweskin, vocal and guitar
13:50
Weston and Kweskin talk about Kweskin's upcoming
travel to Europe. Weston closed the recording.
15:05
This 15 minute segment is Weston sending a message to
John Dildine about the Kweskin recording and what's
going on in the music scene in St. Louis. He talks about
why he's made this recording. He says that the club
called the Laughing Buddha has burned down. He talks
about a newly opened coffee shop which offers live
music. He mentions Robin and Ellen Christenson, who are
on other recordings in this collection. He mentions Jean
Redpath, Odetta, and the Weavers playing in St. Louis.
Judy Weston walks in and talks.
30:42
End
RXG 0786
AFC 1975/001: SR125,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
12:38
This SR seems to be dubs of an unidentified Bluegrass Band.
RXG 0787
AFC 1975/001: SR126, Recorded: ca.
1959-01
Recorded: ca. 1959-01
30:52
This is the second part of a recording of a John Dildine radio broadcast
with The New Lost City Ramblers: John Cohen, Mike Seeger and Tom Paley.
The first part is on [SR127](ead10131).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine talks about magazines devoted to folk music
including "Caravan" and "Sing Out!" He tells listener
how to subscribe to "Sing Out!"
1:37
"Farewell to Tarwathie" (recorded)
A.L. Lloyd and Ewan MacColl
4:07
Dildine and John Cohen talk.
5:02
"Charlie Was a Good Old Man"
John Cohen, banjo solo
5:45
Cohen talks about the previous song and the next
song.
6:14
"You Are My Sunshine"
John Cohen, banjo solo
6:42
Dildine and Cohen talk about banjo tunings. Mike
Seeger joins them.
7:53
"Foggy Mountain Breakdown"
The NLCR
8:34
Dildine and The NLCR talk about bluegrass music and a
bluegrass record that Seeger has just made. Seeger talks
about the evolution of old time music into bluegrass. He
mentions Jimmy Driftwood.
16:04
"Chewing Gum"
The NLCR
17:53
Dildine and The NLCR talk about the previous song.
Seeger says it came from a Carter Family recording. Tom
Paley tunes his guitar.
19:10
"Buckdancers Choice"
Paley, guitar solo
20:08
Getting ready for the next song.
21:13
"The wreck of the Tennessee Gravy Train" (an Uncle
Dave Macon song)
The NLCR
24:19
Dildine asks for one more song. He and Cohen talk
about the folk song magazines "Caravan" and Sing
Out!"
26:11
"Sally Goodin"
The NLCR
27:30
Dildine closes the broadcast.
28:14
"Railroad Bill" (recorded)
theme song
30:52
End
RXG 0788
AFC 1975/001: SR127, Recorded: ca.
1959-01
Recorded: ca. 1959-01
26:02
This is the first part of a recording of a John Dildine radio broadcast
with The New Lost City Ramblers: John Cohen, Mike Seeger and Tom Paley.
The second part is on [SR126](ead10130).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Opening theme, "Railroad Bill" recorded. Dildine
introduces the program, a live session with the New Lost
City Ramblers: John Cohen, Mike Seeger and Tom Paley.
Dildine introduces the first song.
3:14
"Old Joe Clark," recorded
Jimmy Driftwood
4:52
Dildine introduces the New Lost City Ramblers. He
says this is 8 months since their first program (May,
1958).
5:56
"Forked Dear"
The NLCR
6:48
Dildine and the NLCR talk about learning songs from
old phonograph records, and other things.
9:32
"Beware, Young Ladies"
The NLCR
11:57
they talk about the previous song and other songs
from the Depression Era. They talk about folk music
publications. They talk about Alan Lomax and an article
in "Sing Out!"
15:30
"Leaving Home" (an unusual version of "Frankie and
Johnny")
The NLCR
18:32
Dildine and the NLCR talk about tuning their
instruments.
20:17
While the NLCR are tuning, Dildine plays two recorded
songs by A.L. Lloyd and Ewan MacColl, "Sperm Whale
Fishing" and "Blood Red Roses." Also on the record are
Peggy Seeger playing banjo and John Cohen playing
harmonica.
25:37
Dildine talks about the previous songs.
26:02
End
RXG 0789
AFC 1975/001: SR128,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
32:15
This seems to be a copy, i.e. dub, of a record album of an unidentified
male singer. On most songs he sings and plays guitar. However, the last
song is a banjo solo.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Boll Weevil"
vocal, guitar
3:44
"Devilish Mary"
vocal, guitar
5:45
"The Devil and the Farmer's Wife" vocal,
guitar
9:23
"Red Apple Juice"
vocal, guitar
11:57
"Tom Cat Blues"
vocal, guitar
14:32
"Way Down Town" or "A Dollar is All I Crave"
vocal, guitar
18:00
"Seven Drunken Nights" also known as "Cabbage Head"
also known as "You Old Fool
vocal, guitar"
21:29
Unidentified banjo solo by the unidentified
performer.
RXG 0790
AFC 1975/001: SR129,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
24:42
This is a set of blues songs by an unidentified male singer. He plays
guitar on all the songs.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Motherless Children"
vocal, guitar
4:24
unidentified blues song
vocal, guitar
10:04
["Keys to the Highway"]
vocal, guitar
14:27
"Frankie and Albert" take 2
vocal, guitar
18:48
"Keep on Truckin' Mama" take 1
vocal, guitar
23:09
"Fare thee Well" or "Dink's Song"
vocal, guitar
24:42
End
RXG 0791
AFC 1975/001: SR130,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
21:01
This is a set of blues and gospel songs by an unidentified male singer.
He plays guitar on all the songs. On some of the songs someone plays
harmonica.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Lose Your Money (But don't Lose your Mind"
vocal, guitar
02:46
unidentified blues song
vocal, guitar
04:45
["Ain't That A Rockin'] the first line is "Now Moses
was a little baby born in Egypt land"
vocal, guitar, harmonica
07:38
"Oh, Mary Don't You Weep"
vocal, guitar, harmonica
10:30
"Careless Love"
vocal, guitar, harmonica
13:59
chorus: "Sorry to hear …. That's the Way It Goes
"
vocal, guitar
16:30
"James Alley Blues"
vocal, guitar
21:01
End
RXG 0792
AFC 1975/001: SR131,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
34:02
This is a set of blues and gospel songs by an unidentified male
singer.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Gravel"
vocal, harmonica
03:22
"My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean"
vocal, guitar
06:30
"Poor Man but a Good Man"
vocal, guitar
08:44
"Stagolee"
vocal, guitar
12:51
"Noted Rider," take 1
vocal, guitar
15:25
"I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water" ["I Know You
Rider"]
vocal, guitar
17:32
"Twelve Gates to the City"
vocal, guitar
18:57
unidentified song(s)
harmonica solo(s)
22:35
first line "I don't know what you've been
doin'"
vocal, harmonica, guitar
24:10
[Bottle Up and Go"]
vocal, harmonica, guitar
26:48
first line "Your mama don't allow you to stay out all
night long"
vocal, harmonica, guitar
29:50
"Keys to the Highway"
vocal, guitar
34:02
End
RXG 0793
AFC 1975/001: SR132, Recorded: unknown [probably late
1950s]
Recorded: unknown [probably late 1950s]
28:23
This is a recording of the second part of a John Dildine radio broadcast.
In the first part (not taped) Dildine played recordings of Leadbelly. In
this part his guest is Dave Sears who sings and plays banjo.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine introduces the program and Dave
Sears.
00:40
Sears talks about the next song.
01:13
"Ox Driving Song"
vocal and banjo
04:20
Dildine and Sears talk about using a barbeque grill
at home.
06:09
"Dunderbeck's Machine"
vocal and banjo
07:59
Dildine and Sears talk about children's
songs.
09:08
"Ha Ha This-a-Way"
vocal and banjo
11:16
Dildine and Sears talk about a Leadbelly Christmas
song.
11:28
"Christmas is Coming (It's Almost Day)"
vocal and banjo
12:06
Dildine and Sears discuss the previous song and the
next song.
13:00
"On a Monday"
vocal and banjo
15:10
Dildine does a station break.
16:28
Dildine and Sears talk about the next song.
17:33
"Roll On Columbia Roll On"
vocal and banjo
21:18
Dildine and Sears talk about Woody Guthrie and the
previous song.
22:12
"John Henry"
vocal and banjo
25:50
Dildine thanks Dave Sears. Closing theme, "Railroad
Bill." Dildine closes the program.
28:07
End of program
28:32
End of recording
RXG 0821
AFC 1975/001: SR133,
Recorded: undated
Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this
item]
[per the orginal inventory this may be "Tape of old 78 records found in
St. Louis." ]
RXG 0794
AFC 1975/001: SR134,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
14:15
This appears to be "demo" recordings of several songs by two unidentified
male performers.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
blank
0:39
"UAW" (Take 1)
vocal, banjo and guitar
2:34
blank
2:47
"UAW" (Take 2)
vocal, banjo and guitar
5:12
"UAW" chorus only
vocal, banjo and guitar
5:43
"UAW" chorus only
vocal, banjo and guitar
6:00
Dildine and performers doing sound set up and sound
check.
7:45
"UAW" (Take 3)
vocal, banjo and guitar
10:06
false starts
10:40
"Solidarity" (Take 1)
vocal, banjo
11:27
"Solidarity" (Take 2)
vocal and banjo
12:15
talking
12:35
"No Irish Need Apply"
vocal, guitar
14:15
END
RXG 0795
AFC 1975/001: SR135,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
16:01
This is a John Dildine tape of recorded music.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine talks about songs and singing. He talks about
the Archive of Folk Music at the Library of Congress.
Native American music is playing in the
background.]
3:02
An unidentified Sioux mother singing her child to
sleep.
4:12
Dildine talks about the Mormon migration to
Utah.
5:04
"The Handcart Song" introduces this traditional
Mormon song [then sings it a capella.]
An unidentified man
8:21
Dildine talks about the next song.
9:58
"Streets of Laredo"
an unaccompanied man, a capella
11:50
Dildine introduces the next song.
12:17
A lament for the dead
unidentified Sioux singing, flute [which may really
be part of the next song]
13:12
Dildine introduces the next song.
13:42
A Sioux courting song
unidentified man, flute and vocal
16:01
End
RXG 0796
AFC 1975/001: SR136 (1),
Recorded: ca.
1963
Recorded: ca. 1963
35:42
This is the first part of a spoken letter that Peter and Judy Weston are
sending to John and Ginny Dildine.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
"Green Green Rocky Road"
Dave Van Ronk, vocal and guitar
3:47
Peter Weston introduces the next song. [He attributes
it to the Reverend Gary Davis. My research attributes it
to Davis and to Blind Boy Fuller, 1936.]
4:28
"Baby Let Me Lay It On You"
Dave Van Ronk, vocal and guitar
5:57
Peter and Judy Weston talk to the Dildines [via this
tape recording]. They talk about [among other things]
folk musicians, folk clubs, children, summer vacation,
and their careers.
35:42
End
RXG 0796
AFC 1975/001: SR136 (2),
Recorded: ca.
1963
Recorded: ca. 1963
35:37
This is the second part of a (spoken) letter that Peter and Judy Weston
are sending to John and Ginny Dildine.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Judy Weston talks about the songs she is going to
sing and the books from which she learned the
songs.
2:56
"The Orange and Blue"
Judy Weston, vocal, guitar
4:39
"Georgie"
Judy Weston, vocal, guitar
6:58
"Gypsy Davy"
Judy Weston, vocal, banjo
9:40
unidentified song, written by Judy Weston
Judy Weston, vocal, banjo
11:30
Judy Weston talks about the previous song.
14:15
The Westons talk to the Dildines: Tom Paley, young
performers; a book by John Updike; a Howie Mitchell
record; they ask the Dildines to visit them; the Newport
Folk Festival; Mississippi John Hurt; Dave Van Ronk;
Judy plays banjo in the background.
32:33
Unidentified recorded music.
35:37
End
RXG 0797
AFC 1975/001: SR137,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
16:26
This seems to be a demo tape of an unidentified male performer.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
unidentified song
vocal, banjo
0:38
Talking, banjo tuning, etc.
1:56
["James A, Garfield"]
vocal, banjo
9:18
Conversation about the next song.
10:14
"The Wagoner's Lad"
vocal, banjo
13:32
Conversation about the next song.
13:47
"The cuckoo"
vocal, banjo
16:26
End of recording before the song is finished.
RXG 0798
AFC 1975/001: SR138,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
30:22
This is a mix of several male performers. None are identified.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
No recording
0:27
"Henry Lee"
vocal, banjo
3:29
"The Lonesome Road"
vocal, banjo
6:05
segment of an unidentified song
vocal with band
7:00
"Stagolee"
vocal with band
10:41
"Frankie and Albert"
vocal with band
17:34
"Duncan and Brady"
vocal, guitar
19:16
unidentified song
banjo solo
19:50
unidentified song
vocal, banjo
24:09
["James A. Garfield"]
vocal, banjo
30:22
End
RXG 0799
AFC 1975/001: SR139,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
30:02
This is an instrumental set of guitar solos played in several different
styles. Neither the performer(s) nor the songs are identified.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
unidentified
guitar solo
3:20
unidentified
guitar solo
6:06
unidentified
guitar solo
10:24
unidentified
guitar solo
12:54
unidentified
guitar solo
15:43
unidentified
guitar solo
18:27
["The House of the Rising Sun"]
guitar solo
20:40
variations on "The Battle Hymn of the
Republic"
guitar solo
25:27
conversation
25:45
variations on "Pomp and Circumstance" by Edward
Elgar
guitar solo
28:25
no recording
28:42
[The end of a radio broadcast "Pipeline." The DJ is
Jim [Toehill]. [Dildine probably recorded the guitar
player(s) over previously recorded tape.]
30:02
End
RXG 0800
AFC 1975/001: SR140,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
21:31
Except for the first song, this is an instrumental set of guitar solos
played in several different styles. The first song has lap-dulcimer and
guitar. Neither the performer(s) nor the songs are identified.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
unidentified
instrumental, dulcimer and guitar
3:29
unidentified
guitar solo
5:37
unidentified
guitar solo
10:05
unidentified
guitar solo
12:50
variations on "Cripple Creek"
guitar solo
14:43
unidentified
guitar solo
18:20
unidentified
guitar solo
21:31
End
RXG 0801
AFC 1975/001: SR141,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
31:18
On the first part of this tape John Dildine interviews Pat Webb. Mr. Webb
plays several guitar solos. On the second part of this take John Dildine
interviews John Michelin who plays and sings several songs.
RXG 0802
AFC 1975/001: SR142, Recorded:
1964
Recorded: 1964
29:52
There are two parts to this John Dildine tape. The first centers on the
Reverend Robert Wilkins; the second on Bob and Evelyn Beers. There is no
indication that this is a radio broadcast. See also [SR075](ead10086) and [SR076](ead10087)
for additional Wilkins' material. See also [SR030](ead10034), [SR031](ead10036), [SR044](ead10051) and [SR088](ead10102)
for additional Bob Beers' material.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
unidentified
guitar solo, Pat Webb
3:17
John Dildine introduces and interviews Pat Webb. They
talk about Webb's musical background. He's been touring
with Charlotte Daniels.
5:30
[slow blues]
guitar solo, Pat Webb
9:56
Dildine and Webb discuss how Webb learned to play
guitar. Webb also plays mandolin. They discuss Webb's
playing style and performing plans.
14:10
"The White Stallion"
guitar solo, Pat Webb
18:13
CUT!
18:23
Dildine interviews John [Michelin] of St. Louis.
MO.
20:10
"Old Blue"
guitar and vocal, John [Michelin]
23:16
Dildine and [Michelin] discuss [Michelin's] musical
background.
27:48
"Abilene" [Michelin credits this song to Bob
Gibson]
guitar and vocal, John [Michelin]
30:03
End of recording
31:18
End
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine talks about folk music. He introduces the
music of Reverend Robert Wilkins.
1:20
Wilkins talks about being a blues player then
becoming a church goer.
1:50
"Nashville Stonewall Blues" (commercial
recording)
Robert Wilkins, guitar
3:12
"Do Lord" (recorded in Washington, D.C., in
1964)
Reverend Robert Wilkins, guitar
6:01
Dildine introduces and interview he had with Reverend
Wilkins on February 18, 1964.
6:36
Dildine interviews Reverend Wilkins. They discuss
Wilkins's early recordings. Wilkin's says he's not
played blues since 1936, only sacred songs. They talk
about when Wilkins began playing music. He was drafted
into the Army in WWI. They talk about sacred songs that
Wilkins is playing now. Dildine asks how Wilkins feels
about being recognized for his (long ago) blues
playing.
19:20
Dildine introduces Bob "Fiddler" Beers.
19:38
An unidentified Sioux fiddle tune
Bob Beers, fiddle and Evelyn Beers, straw
beating
20:52
Dildine and the Beers talk about the previous
song.
24:20
"The [???] Rambles"
Bob Beers, fiddle and Evelyn Beers, straw
beating
25:17
Dildine asks Bob Beers how he got started playing the
fiddle. They talk about the psaltery.
28:30
"Johnnie Came A' Courtin'"
Bob Beers, psaltery and Evelyn Beers, vocal
29:52
Fade out and End
RXG 0803
AFC 1975/001: SR143, Recorded:
1964
Recorded: 1964
29:52
There are two parts to this John Dildine tape. The first centers on the
Reverend Robert Wilkins; the second on Bob and Evelyn Beers. There is no
indication that this was produced for a radio broadcast. This is a
duplicate of [SR142](ead10146).
RXG 0804
AFC 1975/001: SR144, Recorded: ca.
1962-1963
Recorded: ca. 1962-1963
28:42
This tape is a copy of [SR068](ead10079). It was
recorded for a John Dildine radio broadcast. The Christenson portion is
an extract of [SR062](ead10071). He also interviews
Tossi Aaron and Seamus Ennis.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Dildine introduces Robin and Ellen
Christenson.
0:28
"Little birdie"
Robin and Ellen
4:35
Dildine talks with Robin and Ellen about their
recordings and how they developed their interest in folk
music. They talk about "kitchen songs" and other kinds
of folk songs.
8:13
"Woody" [May also be called "I'm a Poor Country
Boy"]
Robin (vocal)
16:06
Didline introduces Tossi Aaron.
16:25
"Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair"
Aaron (a cappella)
13:06
Dildine interviews Aaron. They discuss the previous
song. They talk about a range of topics related to
Aarons' songs and how they evolve over time, and how she
came to be a performer.
20:30
Dildine interviews Seamus Ennis
21:33
Unidentified song
Ennis (a cappella)
22:10
Ennis talks about a bird that he calls a corn
crake.
22:45
Ennis continues the previous song.
24:05
Dildine and Ennis talk about the corn crake. They
talk about carrying on the traditions in the city and in
the country. Ennis discusses his involvement with a
children's television program.
27:29
Unidentified song
Ennis [penny whistle]
28:08
Ennis cites a short [poem].
28:31
Dildine says goodnight.
28:38
End
RXG 0805
AFC 1975/001: SR145 (1),
Recorded: ca.
1963
Recorded: ca. 1963
11:36
This tape is the continuation of a recording for a John Dildine radio
broadcast, an interview with Judy Collins. She has just released an
album called "Judy Collins #3." No songs are played on this tape. The
first part of the interview is on [SR071](ead10082).
Time
Content
Start
blank
0:23
Dildine says that the previous song was "The Dove"
performed by Judy Collins. Dildine and Dildine talk
about conservation. Dildine talks about the [Mayone
Reserve] where he has bought property. Collins
introduces the next song "The Ballad of the Deportees."
It is not played on this tape.
6:46
Dildine and Collins talk about the previous song.
Dildine asks for one final song. They talk about
contemporary song writers who inspire Collins. They talk
about the changing times and the contemporary folk
movement. Collins introduces the next song "Farewell"
which is a Bob Dylan version of a traditional song "The
Leaving of Liverpool." It is not played on this
tape.
4:35
Dildine talks with Robin and Ellen about their
recordings and how they developed their interest in folk
music. They talk about "kitchen songs" and other kinds
of folk songs.
RXG 0805
AFC 1975/001: SR145 (2),
Recorded: ca.
1963
Recorded: ca. 1963
11:36
This is a portion of a John Dildine radio broadcast. He plays recordings
by various people.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
An unidentified woman singing a cappella.
0:50
Dildine starts a Ewan MacColl song then says he'll
not play it on the air. He turns
the record over to play the next song.
1:36
"Kissins Nae Sin"
Ewan MacColl, a cappella
2:26
"Get Away, Old man, Get Away"
Peggy Seeger and Ewan MacColl, banjo
4:31
Dildine says he will play a version of a "broken
token" ballad.
5:16
"Pretty Fair Maid" or "The Sailor's Return"
Peggy Seeger, autoharp
8:42
Dildine talks about a Mike Seeger recording of
autoharp music.
9:37
End
RXG 0805
AFC 1975/001: SR145 (3),
Recorded: ca.
1963
Recorded: ca. 1963
10:31
This is a recording made for a radio broadcast called "Unitarians
Speak."
Time
Content
Start
An orchestral version of "Greensleeves." A man reads
a quote about man and his beliefs.
1:27
The announcer talks about the previous quote. He
introduces the radio broadcast of Unitarians Speak. He
introduces the speaker, Dr. Lawrence Staples. His topic
is: "Why This Unitarian Growth."
2:25
Dr. Staples speaking
10:24
End of recording, before Dr. Staples is
finished.
0:23
Dildine says that the previous song was "The Dove"
performed by Judy Collins. Dildine and Dildine talk
about conservation. Dildine talks about the [Mayone
Reserve] where he has bought property. Collins
introduces the next song "The Ballad of the Deportees."
It is not played on this tape.
RAA 54547
AFC 1975/001: SR146,
Recorded: undated
Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this
item]
RAA 54548
AFC 1975/001: SR147,
Recorded: undated
Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this
item]
RXG 0822
AFC 1975/001: SR148,
Recorded: undated
Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this
item]
[tape box reads "Paley - Willie Moore / Down by the River / Fly Around /
Soldiers Joy" ]
RXG 0806
AFC 1975/001: SR149,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
27:37
This appears to be the dub of a record by an unidentified performer. A
man sings, plays guitar, harmonics and Kazoo.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
["Hobo You can't Ride This Train"]
talking and vocal, guitar and harmonica
4:46
["I Left My Baby and I'll Tell You the Reason Why"]
or perhaps ["Take It Slow and Easy If You Wanna Get
Along with Me"]
vocal, guitar, harmonica and kazoo
7:35
"The Monkey and the Engineer"
vocal, guitar, harmonica
9:58
"A New Corrinne"
vocal, guitar, harmonica and kazoo
12:55
introduced as "an old blues of mine"
guitar solo
15:44
["I'm Runnin' Wild"]
vocal, guitar, harmonica and kazoo
18:24
first line is: "Hey Baby, Hey Baby, Hey, Hey"
vocal, guitar, and harmonica
21:38
first line is: "Read It in the Bible"
vocal, guitar, harmonica and kazoo
24:54
first line is: "Straighten Up Baby, You're the
One"
vocal, guitar, harmonica and kazoo
27:21
End of recording
27:37
End
RXG 0807
AFC 1975/001: SR150,
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
27:37
This appears to be the dub of one or two records. The first three songs
are by Jesse Fuller. The remaining songs are by an unidentified
performer, perhaps the same performer as on [SR149](ead10152).
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
An unidentified waltz
Fuller, guitar, harmonica kazoo and [high
hat]
3:08
first line is "This job I've gotten is a little too
hard"
Fuller, vocal, guitar, harmonica, kazoo and [high
hat]
6:13
first line is "Once I used to hang around and be in
the show"
Fuller, vocal, guitar, harmonica, kazoo and [high
hat]
[The following song are by an unidentified
performer.]
9:15
first line is "I [?] in Baltimore knocking on my
door"
vocal, guitar, harmonica and tap dance
13:22
"Railroad Work Song"
vocal, guitar, harmonica and kazoo
19:16
"Shove 'em Over"
vocal and a rhythm instrument
20:24
"John Henry"
vocal and guitar
27:02
End
RXG 0808
AFC 1975/001: SR151 (1),
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
30:02
This appears to be a dub from three records. The first two songs are by
an unidentified female singer. The next eight songs are by an
unidentified male Irish singer. The final song is by an unidentified
guitar player.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
blank
0:19
"Malagueña"
female singer, guitar
3:04
"Summertime"
female singer, guitar
5:27
blank
6:10
"As I Roved Out"
male singer, guitar
8:55
"An Cat Dubh" (The Foggy Dew)
male singer, guitar
16:06
"Mrs. McGrath"
male singer, guitar and tin whistle
14:58
"Bold O'Donohue"
male singer, guitar
16:42
["Connemara Cradle Song"]
male singer, guitar
19:22
"The Irish Rover"
male singer, guitar and tin whistle
21:35
blank
22:13
["Little Beggar Man"]
male singer, banjo
23:55
"The Butcher Boy"
male singer, guitar
27:30
unidentified blues solo
guitar
30:02
End of recording, before end of song
RXG 0808
AFC 1975/001: SR151 (2),
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
30:02
This is probably a dub of a record by an unidentified female singer.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
blank
0:18
"House of the Rising Sun"
vocal, guitar
2:55
"The Water is Wide"
vocal, guitar
6:50
unidentified gospel song
vocal, guitar
7:46
"Mary, What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little
Baby"
vocal, guitar
11:20
unidentified song in Spanish
vocal, guitar
12:52
"Go Away from My Window"
vocal, guitar
16:00
"Open the Door Softly"
vocal, guitar
19:08
unidentified song
vocal, guitar
20:41
unidentified song
vocal, guitar
23:11
"If I Had a Ribbon Bow"
vocal, guitar
25:38
unidentified song
vocal, guitar
28:37
Conclusion of a of a radio called Pipeline
Radio
30:02
End
RXG 0809
AFC 1975/001: SR152 (1),
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
30:22
This is most probably a dub of a record by Ewan MacColl and Peggy
Seeger.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
blank
0:18
"Iron Horse"
MacColl, banjo
2:12
"Durham Lockout"
MacColl, guitar
5:31
"The Calton Weaver" also known as "Nancy
Whiskey"
MacColl and Seeger, banjo
7:47
unidentified song
MacColl, guitar
9:30
blank
9:58
"Johnny Lad"
MacColl and Seeger, banjo
12:32
"The False Lover won Back"
MacColl and Seeger, guitar
17:38
["Aiken Drum"]
MacColl and Seeger, banjo
19:44
"The Gardiner"
MacColl and Seeger, guitar
24:28
[may be "The Maid Went to the Mill" or "Miller and
the Maid"]
MacColl and Seeger, banjo
26:30
"Elfin Nights"
MacColl and Seeger, guitar
30:22
End of recording before the song ends
RXG 0809
AFC 1975/001: SR152 (2),
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
30:22
This is most probably a dub of a record by Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger.
The recording quality is not good and MacColl sings many of the songs in
a dialect. These two things make it very difficult to understand the
lyrics.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
["Blow, Ye Winds, Blow"]
MacColl and Seeger, guitar
4:23
"Banks of the Nile"
MacColl, guitar
8:32
Blank
9:17
unidentified song
MacColl and Seeger, guitar
13:31
unidentified song
MacColl and Seeger, guitar
15:19
unidentified song
MacColl, banjo
18:32
unidentified song
MacColl and Seeger, guitar
20:53
["The Bonnie Lass O'Fyvie"] unidentified song
MacColl and Seeger, banjo
24:51
unidentified song
MacColl, guitar
27:16
["Lord Thomas and the Fair Ellender"]
MacColl and Seeger, guitar
30:13
End of recording
30:22
End
RXG 0810
AFC 1975/001: SR153 (1),
Recorded: ca.
1958
Recorded: ca. 1958
32:17
The first part of this SR is most probably a dub of a record by Ewan
MacColl and Peggy Seeger. The second part is a recording made for a
portion of a radio broadcast called "Pipeline."
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
["A Pretty Fair Maid in the Garden" also known as
"John Riley"]
Seeger, autoharp
3:43
["The Trooper and the Fair Maid"]
MacColl and Seeger, banjo
7:44
first line: "Where are the flowers, the flowers that
open and bloom in the sun"
Seeger, guitar
11:17
"The Little turtle Dove"
MacColl, a cappella
13:35
Blank, end of Dildine recording
15:30
Transcription of a radio broadcast called "Pipeline."
The program is introduced by Jim [Toehill].
14:30
"You Better Go Now"
Polly Bergen
17:10
Toehill speaks about the Republican Party and the
liberal labor point of view.
21:52
"Easy to Say"
Johnny Mathis
24:35
Toehill introduces an interview with Andrew J.
Biehill of the AFofL/CIO, The interview follows.
32:14
Toehill says "thank you."
32:17
End
RXG 0810
AFC 1975/001: SR153 (2),
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
32:17
This is probably a dub of a record by Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger
record.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
first line: "My husband was a wealthy merchant, where
he is I do not know"
MacColl and Seeger, guitar
2:30
first line: "When first to this city of Dundee I
came"
MacColl, a cappella
4:55
first line: "My dear the time has come when you and I
must part"
Seeger, banjo
8:40
unidentified song
MacColl, a cappella
12:25
"The Dark Eyed Sailor"
Seeger, guitar
16:48
first line: "Here my darling, here is a letter and
the hand that held the pen"
MacColl, banjo
19:09
first line: "Come all you young fair maids"
Seeger, a cappella
20:27
unidentified song
MacColl, [concertina]
22:46
"Seven Deadly Sins"
MacColl, a cappella
23:37
"Get Away Old Man"
MacColl and Seeger, banjo
25:47
"The Manchester Angel"
MacColl, guitar and [concertina]
30:24
End of recording
32:17
END
RXG 0811
AFC 1975/001: SR154 (1),
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
30:02
This is a recording of one or more banjo players, fiddlers and vocalists.
None of the performers are identified. None of the musical selections
are identified. There is also a short interview and discussion between a
man a banjo player and a woman a fiddle player. At about 20 minutes into
the SR the sound recording starts to deteriorate. It gets distorted,
"muddy" and loses volume.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
unidentified song
banjo solo
1:40
unidentified song
banjo solo
2:58
unidentified song
banjo solo
4:23
unidentified song
banjo solo
5:42
unidentified song
banjo solo
6:54
unidentified song
banjo solo
8:23
unidentified song
banjo solo
9:48
unidentified song
fiddle solo
11:12
unidentified song
fiddle solo
12:07
unidentified song
fiddle solo
13:33
Conversation: A male interviewer [the banjo player]
interviews a woman [the fiddle player]. He calls her
Granny. Her father [Van Sage] was from Grayson
County.
15:11
unidentified song
banjo solo
16:14
unidentified song
banjo solo
17:22
unidentified song
fiddle solo
18:42
unidentified song
banjo solo
20:12
unidentified song
fiddle and vocal
21:24
unidentified song
fiddle, banjo and vocal
23:42
["Moonshiner"]
a cappella vocal (male)
25:42
unidentified song
banjo and vocal
29:24
End of recording
30:02
End
RXG 0811
AFC 1975/001: SR154 (2),
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
31:02
At the beginning of the SR there is a banjo solo. However, starting at
01:22 the recording quality deteriorates such that the sound is
unintelligible. There is distortion and an over dub of a different
program which seems to be recorded at a different speed.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
blank
0:23
unidentified banjo tune
unidentified performer
1:22
unintelligible sound recording
31:02
End
RXG 0823
AFC 1975/001: SR155 (1),
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
15:41
This is a set of 5 songs by one or more unidentified string bands. The
recording quality of the first three songs is not good, making it
difficult to identify the songs. The recording quality of the final two
songs is much better.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
Unintelligible recording of an unidentified string
band.
3:12
"Dixie"
unidentified string band
6:27
Unintelligible recording of an unidentified string
band.
9:34
"Franklin D. Roosevelt's Back Again"
unidentified string band
12:32
"The Democratic Donkey (Is in His Stall
Again)"
unidentified string band
15:41
End
RXG 0823
AFC 1975/001: SR155 (2),
Recorded: unknown
Recorded: unknown
15:51
This is asset of 5 seemingly unrelated songs.
Time
Content
Performer(s)
Start
["Cluck Old Hen"]
unidentified string band
02:57
unidentified instrumental
unidentified string band
06:09
unidentified instrumental
unidentified string band
07:50
unidentified instrumental
unidentified string band [Sam McGee]
11:11
["Down to the Depot"] or ["The brakeman's
Blues"]
unidentified singer, guitar
14:45
guitar solo
unidentified performer
15:51
End - before the end of the song