Nashville Early String Bands, Vol. 1

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The 1920s and '30s were the heyday for Southern string-band music. Old-time radio shows blossomed, bringing local musicians out of the hills and into the homes of thousands. And Nashville boasted some of the best talent available anywhere: eclectic players such as Uncle Dave Macon, Sam McGee, and Dr. Humphrey Bate. They formed the foundation for the Grand Ole Opry's early years and, as evidenced here, they hark back to a less commercial time in country music--when virtuosity and free-spirited playing meant more than gloss and record sales. Macon's banjo technique is well documented, but his handful of tracks here steal the show: "Railroadin' & Gamblin,'" "I'm Goin' Away in the Morn," and "Oh Baby, You Done Me Wrong" (where McGee lends some banjo-guitar accompaniment that sounds downright calypso). A meditative fiddle solo by another uncle, Uncle Bunt Stephens, is mesmerizing for its stark beauty. Meanwhile, the driving violin and harmonica leads of Dr. Humphrey Bate & His Possum Hunters serve as a nice contrast, showing just how swinging these early string bands could be. As with volume 2 of this collection, this disc features an abundance of memorable music and is a must-have for anyone interested in the roots of country music. --Jason Verlinde

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Nashville Early String Bands, Vol. 1 Various Artists Manufacturer: County Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Old-Time Country | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Bluegrass | Compilations | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Similar Items: Nashville Early String Bands, Vol. 2 Greenback Dollar: 1929-1933 The Music Of Kentucky: Early American Rural Classics, Vol. 2 The Legacy Of Tommy Jarrell, Vol. 1: Sail Away Ladies Times Ain't Like They Used To Be, Vol. 2: Early American Rural Music ASIN: B00004Z3R4 Release Date: 2000-10-10

Tracks:

1. Green Backed Dollar Bill - Dr. Humphrey Bate & His Possum Hunters
2. Railroadin' & Gamblin' - Uncle Dave Macon
3. Robertson County - Paul Warmack & His Gully Jumpers
4. I'll Rise When The Rooster Crows - Binkley Brothers' Dixie Clodhoppers
5. Sugar Tree Stomp - Arthur Smith Trio
6. Salt Lake City Blues - Sam & Kirk McGee
7. Candy Girl - Uncle Bunt Stephens
8. Eighth Of January - Dr. Humphrey Bate & His Possum Hunters
9. I'm Goin' Away In The Morn - Uncle Dave Macon & His Fruit Jar Drinkers
10. Fiddler's Dream - Arthur Smith Trio
11. Chevrolet Car - Sam McGee
12. Give Me Back My Fifteen Cents - Binkley Brothers' Dixie Clodhoppers
13. Throw The Old Cow Over The Fence - Dr. Humphrey Bate & His Possum Hunters
14. Charming Bill - Sam & Kirk McGee
15. Old Joe - Sid Harkreader
16. Stone Rag - Paul Warmack & His Gully Jumpers
17. Stood On The Bridge At Midnight - Arthur Smith Trio
18. My Wife Died Saturday Night - Dr. Humphrey Bate & His Possum Hunters
19. Oh Baby, You Done Me Wrong - Uncle Dave Macon

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The 1920s and '30s were the heyday for Southern string-band music. Old-time radio shows blossomed, bringing local musicians out of the hills and into the homes of thousands. And Nashville boasted some of the best talent available anywhere: eclectic players such as Uncle Dave Macon, Sam McGee, and Dr. Humphrey Bate. They formed the foundation for the Grand Ole Opry's early years and, as evidenced here, they hark back to a less commercial time in country music--when virtuosity and free-spirited playing meant more than gloss and record sales. Macon's banjo technique is well documented, but his handful of tracks here steal the show: "Railroadin' & Gamblin,'" "I'm Goin' Away in the Morn," and "Oh Baby, You Done Me Wrong" (where McGee lends some banjo-guitar accompaniment that sounds downright calypso). A meditative fiddle solo by another uncle, Uncle Bunt Stephens, is mesmerizing for its stark beauty. Meanwhile, the driving violin and harmonica leads of Dr. Humphrey Bate & His Possum Hunters serve as a nice contrast, showing just how swinging these early string bands could be. As with volume 2 of this collection, this disc features an abundance of memorable music and is a must-have for anyone interested in the roots of country music. --Jason Verlinde

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