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Traditional Appalachian ballad performed by Shelah Lafayette Laws. Recorded by Alda in 1967 when Shelah was 87 years old. When asked about the song, Shelah could only remember that he learned it as a...Opensolr Search
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Heaven | Alda Smith | Digital Traditions
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Ralph and his wife Faye singing one of their favorite old-time gospel numbers. Recorded in 1955 and transferred by Alda Smith.
Isn't He Wonderful | Alda Smith | Digital Traditions
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This song features Ralph on guitar and 5-year old Warren Smith on vocals. Recorded in 1955 and transferred by Alda Smith.
That Song That I Am Writing | Alda Smith | Digital Traditions
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An original tune written and performed by Orris Smith, son of Ralph and brother of Alda. Recorded in Virginia in 1975 and transferred by Alda.
Hard Luck Blues | Alda Smith | Digital Traditions
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Ralph Smith performing on Country Earle's WAGI radio program in 1955. Ralph was well-known for his "talking blues" and played many of the same songs as upstate blues musician and talking blues pioneer...
Twin Reel | Harold Vernon Riddle | Digital Traditions
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Traditional dance tune or "reel" from the recording "Vernon & Ruth Riddle: Hornpipes & Reels."
Whoa Mule | Charles Summer | Digital Traditions
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Buffalo. PRODUCED BY Hairy Toe Productions. 2005. Front cover artwork by Drew Deane. Recorded and mixed by John Fowler. Charles Summer - Fiddle & Vocal, Briggs Hamilton - Guitar, Nancy Hamilton - Bass...
Leather Britches | Charles Summer | Digital Traditions
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Buffalo. PRODUCED BY Hairy Toe Productions. 2005. Front cover artwork by Drew Deane. Recorded and mixed by John Fowler. Charles Summer - Fiddle & Vocal, Briggs Hamilton - Guitar, Nancy Hamilton - Bass...
The Potato House - J.R. Wilkie | Digital Traditions
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J.R. Wilkie, McCormick (McCormick County) realtor who was a musician prior to WWII. Interview conducted by Anne Kimzey.
Farming Practices - J.R. Wilkie | Digital Traditions
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J.R. Wilkie, McCormick (McCormick County) realtor who was a musician prior to WWII. Interview conducted by Anne Kimzey.
May I Sleep In Your Barn Tonight? | Alda Smith | Digital Traditions
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Ralph Smith on guitar and vocals, accompanied by his father-in-law Shelah Laws. Recorded and transferred by Alda Smith.
McCormick Population - J.R. Wilkie | Digital Traditions
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J.R. Wilkie, McCormick (McCormick County) realtor who was a musician prior to WWII. Interview conducted by Anne Kimzey.
Apple Blossom | Harold Vernon Riddle | Digital Traditions
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Riddle learned this tune from legendary Texas fiddler Eck Robertson. From the recording "Vernon & Ruth Riddle with John Fowler: Pickin' Partners String Band." 1999.
Instruments Played, How Learned - J.R. Wilkie | Digital Traditions
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J.R. Wilkie, McCormick (McCormick County) realtor who was a musician prior to WWII. Interview conducted by Anne Kimzey.
Songs He Played - J.R. Wilkie | Digital Traditions
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J.R. Wilkie, McCormick (McCormick County) realtor who was a musician prior to WWII. Interview conducted by Anne Kimzey.
Whiskey Before Breakfast | J.C. Owens | Digital Traditions
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Recorded during a live performance at the Botanical Gardens at Clemson University. 2003.
Truck Farming - J.R. Wilkie | Digital Traditions
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J.R. Wilkie, McCormick (McCormick County) realtor who was a musician prior to WWII. Interview conducted by Anne Kimzey.
Fiddler Conventions - J.R. Wilkie | Digital Traditions
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J.R. Wilkie, McCormick (McCormick County) realtor who was a musician prior to WWII. Interview conducted by Anne Kimzey.
Steel Guitar Chimes | Alda Smith | Digital Traditions
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A traditional steel guitar or Dobro tune performed by Alda. This was a very familiar number to Alda - his father Ralph performed it often - along with several other steel guitar standards.
Soppin' the Gravy | Harold Vernon Riddle | Digital Traditions
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From the recording "Vernon Riddle & His Fiddle." Features Riddle's wife Ruth on guitar.
Hunting Rabbits - J.R. Wilkie | Digital Traditions
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J.R. Wilkie, McCormick (McCormick County) realtor who was a musician prior to WWII. Interview conducted by Anne Kimzey.
Cripple Creek | Charles Summer | Digital Traditions
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Buffalo. PRODUCED BY Hairy Toe Productions. 2005. Front cover artwork by Drew Deane. Recorded and mixed by John Fowler. Charles Summer - Fiddle & Vocal, Briggs Hamilton - Guitar, Nancy Hamilton - Bass...
Riddle Intro | Harold Vernon Riddle | Digital Traditions
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Riddle discusses his Texas connection and influences. Recorded in 1989.
Fire on the Mountain | Charles Summer | Digital Traditions
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Buffalo. PRODUCED BY Hairy Toe Productions. 2005. Front cover artwork by Drew Deane. Recorded and mixed by John Fowler. Charles Summer - Fiddle & Vocal, Briggs Hamilton - Guitar, Nancy Hamilton - Bass...
Chicken Reel | Charles Summer | Digital Traditions
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Buffalo. PRODUCED BY Hairy Toe Productions. 2005. Front cover artwork by Drew Deane. Recorded and mixed by John Fowler. Charles Summer - Fiddle & Vocal, Briggs Hamilton - Guitar, Nancy Hamilton - Bass...
Bile Them Cabbage Down | Charles Summer | Digital Traditions
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Buffalo. PRODUCED BY Hairy Toe Productions. 2005. Front cover artwork by Drew Deane. Recorded and mixed by John Fowler. Charles Summer - Fiddle & Vocal, Briggs Hamilton - Guitar, Nancy Hamilton - Bass...
George A. Elmore (1905-1954) | Road Trip
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In 1946, George Elmore attempted to vote in the all-White Democratic primary but was denied the right to vote. In February 1947, the NAACP filed a class-action lawsuit in federal court against John I...
Marian Wright Edelman | Road Trip
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A native of Bennettsville, Marian Wright Edelman In the mid-1960s as a human rights activist began directing the Legal Defense and Education Fund for the Mississippi NAACP. As the first African...
Charles Summer Photos | Digital Traditions
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Mr. Charles Summer was from a small cotton mill town in Union County. His father was a master fiddler and, consequently, Charles did not even recall the first time he heard the fiddle being played. It...