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J.R. Wilkie, McCormick (McCormick County) realtor who was a musician prior to WWII. Interview conducted by Anne Kimzey.
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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.
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J.R. Wilkie, McCormick (McCormick County) realtor who was a musician prior to WWII. Interview conducted by Anne Kimzey.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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From the recording "Vernon Riddle & His Fiddle." Features Riddle's wife Ruth on guitar.
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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...
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J.R. Wilkie, McCormick (McCormick County) realtor who was a musician prior to WWII. Interview conducted by Anne Kimzey.
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Traditional dance tune or "reel" from the recording "Vernon & Ruth Riddle: Hornpipes & Reels."