Alexander Posted August 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Today's update features the return of the Carter Family (their fifth appearance so far) performing "Black Jack David." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted August 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Today's update features the Blue Sky Boys, aka Earl and Bill Bolick, performing "Down on the Banks of the Ohio," a chilling performance if there ever was one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Today's update features Grand Ole Oprey star, Arthur Smith, along with the Delmore Brothers, performing "Adieu, False Heart." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted September 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Today's update features J.E. Mainer's Mountaineers performing "John Henry Was A Little Boy," featuring the vocals and banjo of Wade Mainer, the only "Anthology" artist still living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted September 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Today's update features Bluegrass pioneers the Monroe Brothers performing "Nine Pound Hammer Is Too Heavy," a relative of "Spike Driver Blues." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted September 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Today's update features pianist Jesse James, a figure about whom nothing is known, performing "Southern Casey Jones." This is the first track on the "Anthology" to feature the piano as a solo instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted September 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Today's update features Jack Kelly and his South Memphis Jug Band performing "Cold Iron Bed." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted September 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Nearly a week in the making, today's update features Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter performing "Packin' Trunk." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ayers Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 I've been dipping into the blog and much appreciate your efforts. Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted September 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 I've been dipping into the blog and much appreciate your efforts. Good job! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Today's update features Big Joe Williams and his Washboard Blues Singers performing "Baby Please Don't Go," the first recording of this blues standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted October 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Today's update features the legendary Robert Johnson performing "Last Fair Deal Gone Down." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted October 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Today's update features former convict Booker T. Washington (Bukka) White performing "Parchman Farm Blues." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted October 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Today's update features the Heavenly Gospel Singers performing "Mean Old World," which closes the first disc of the last volume of the "Anthology." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 The last disc of the "Anthology" kicks off in today's update in which the Carter Family performs the classic "Hello, Stranger." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Today's update features Sister Clara Hudmon (later known as the Georgia Peach) performing "Stand By Me." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christiern Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 I highly recommend a visit to Alexander's blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted October 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Thank you so much for your very kind words, both here and on the blog, Chris. Such praise means a lot coming from you! Today's update features country music pioneer Al Hopkins performing "West Virginia Gals." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted October 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Today's update features Blind Alfred Reed performing "How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted October 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Uncle Dave Macon returns in today's update performing "Wreck of the Tennessee Gravy Train." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted November 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 On this Election Day eve, it is fitting that today's update features Uncle Dave Macon's "Governor Al Smith," Macon's endorsement of Smith in the 1928 Presidential election. Make sure you get out and vote in this most important midterm election tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted November 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Sleepy John Estes and Yank Rachel return in today's update performing "Milk Cow Blues." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted November 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 The Carter Family appear for the last time in today's update performing "No Depression In Heaven." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted November 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Today's update features Roosevelt Graves and his brother Uaroy, possibly one of the greatest tambourine players of all time, performing "I'll Be Rested (When The Roll Is Called). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted November 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Today's update features Memphis Minnie performing "He's In The Ring (Doing The Same Old Thing)," a tribute to the heavyweight champion, Joe Louis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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