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Sound Recordings (continued)
AFC 1975/001: SR101 (1), Recorded: probably 1969 or 1970 (continued)
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
MBRS Rack Number: RXG 0773 AFC 1975/001: SR101 (2), Recorded: probably 1969 or 1970
Running time: 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
MBRS Rack Number: RXG 0817 AFC 1975/001: SR0102, Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this item]
[Tape box is labeled "Bulgarian Folk Instruments. Narrator tells about various instruments."]
MBRS Rack Number: RXG 0774 AFC 1975/001: SR103, Recorded: unknown
Running time: 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 and SR068
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
MBRS Rack Number: RXG 0775 AFC 1975/001: SR104, Recorded: unknown
Running time: 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.
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
MBRS Rack Number: RXG 0776 AFC 1975/001: SR105, Recorded: unknown
Running time: 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
MBRS Rack Number: RXG 0817 AFC 1975/001: SR0106, Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this item]
[Tape box is labeled "Bulgarian Folk Instruments. Narrator tells about various instruments."]
MBRS Rack Number: RXG 0777 AFC 1975/001: SR107 (1), Recorded: unknown
Running time: 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
MBRS Rack Number: RXG 0778 AFC 1975/001: SR108 (1), Recorded: unknown
Running time: 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).
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"
MBRS Rack Number: RXG 0778 AFC 1975/001: SR108 (2), Recorded: unknown
Running time: 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"
MBRS Rack Number: RXG 0778 AFC 1975/001: SR108 (3), Recorded: unknown
Running time: 15:01
This is a continuation of SR108 (1). 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.
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
MBRS Rack Number: RXG 0779 AFC 1975/001: SR109, Recorded: unknown
Running time: 29:45
This is a continuation of SR108 (1) and SR108 (3). 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)
MBRS Rack Number: RXG 0780 AFC 1975/001: SR111, Recorded: unknown
Running time: 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
MBRS Rack Number: RAA 54540 AFC 1975/001: SR0112, Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this item]
[Tape box is labeled "Skip James interview."]
MBRS Rack Number: RXG 0781 AFC 1975/001: SR113, Recorded: unknown
Running time: 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
MBRS Rack Number: RAA 54541 AFC 1975/001: SR0114, Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this item]
[from original inventory, this is likely part of the "Skip James interview."]
MBRS Rack Number: RAA 54542 AFC 1975/001: SR0115, Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this item]
[from original inventory, this is likely part of the "Skip James interview."]
MBRS Rack Number: RAA 54543 AFC 1975/001: SR0116, Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this item]
[from original inventory, this is likely part of the "Skip James interview."]
MBRS Rack Number: RAA 54544 AFC 1975/001: SR0117, Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this item]
[from original inventory, this is likely part of the "Skip James interview."]
MBRS Rack Number: RAA 54545 AFC 1975/001: SR0118, Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this item]
[from original inventory, this is likely part of the "Skip James interview."]
MBRS Rack Number: RAA 54546 AFC 1975/001: SR0119, Recorded: undated
[no tape log is available for this item]
[from original inventory, this is likely part of the "Skip James interview."]
MBRS Rack Number: RXG 0782 AFC 1975/001: SR120, Recorded: unknown
Running time: 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)
MBRS Rack Number: RXG 0783 AFC 1975/001: SR121, Recorded: unknown
Running time: 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.
MBRS Rack Number: RXG 0820 AFC 1975/001: SR122, 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." ]
MBRS Rack Number: RXG 0784 AFC 1975/001: SR123, Recorded: probably 1961
Running time: 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. 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
MBRS Rack Number: RXG 0785 AFC 1975/001: SR124, Recorded: probably 1961
Running time: 30:42
This is a recording of Peter Weston interviewing Jim Kweskin. Kweskin also sings and plays guitar. The recording session began on SR123. 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
MBRS Rack Number: RXG 0786 AFC 1975/001: SR125, Recorded: unknown
Running time: 12:38
This SR seems to be dubs of an unidentified Bluegrass Band.
MBRS Rack Number: RXG 0787 AFC 1975/001: SR126, Recorded: ca. 1959-01
Running time: 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.
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
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