Nashville Early String Vol. 1

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Amazon.com 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 Product description This album and its counterpart COCD3522 preserve the sound and spirit that gave the Grand Ole Opry era in the 1920s its finest impetus. Recordings include Uncle Dave Macon and Sam and Kirk McGee.
ASIN: B00004Z3R4
VSKU: COV.B00004Z3R4.N
Condition: New
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Binding: Audio cd