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Post by Ptarmigan on Jan 6, 2008 9:11:03 GMT
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Post by Ptarmigan on Jan 6, 2008 9:15:38 GMT
This is what John wrote on Jan 5th '08, which kicked off this thread.
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Post by deleuran on Jan 6, 2008 14:20:33 GMT
I keep returning to Doc Watson. We must not forget that he is a very fine singer as well as guitarist. I must recommend his first solo recording from 1964. When he was "discovered" by the folk revivalists and brought to New Your to record. It's only him and his guitar, and he plays the banjo on a couple of tunes and one he sings a cappella. It can be bought here: www.amazon.co.uk/Doc-Watson/dp/B000025VQ6/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1199628921&sr=1-8I quote the desciption from amazon.co.uk: "This legendary singer/guitarist is viewed primarily as a bluegrass musician, but as this solo debut makes clear, his work encompasses folk, country, and blues as well. Watson is first and foremost an avatar of American music. Doc had already been recorded singing with his family, but this 1964 release was his real introduction to the world at large. Watson's strong, fluid (but never showy) flatpicking and subtle, penetrating singing are well displayed, as he's unaccompanied for most of the album.His version of the Dock Boggs favourite "Country Blues" captures all the pathos and regret of the song's narrator, a man undone by his vices, by maintaining a calm, unruffled tone even at the most stirring moments.On the a cappella spiritual "Talk About Suffering", Watson gives off an air of determinism, unflinchingly cataloging the world's misery with the certainty of one who expects a better world in heaven. It's Watson's ability to express bleakness and hope with equal sincerity and humility that makes him such a convincing vocalist, and it's his prowess as an acoustic guitarist that makes this sparse sonic landscape so inviting."
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Post by john on Jan 6, 2008 15:01:48 GMT
Hi there Jesper,
You are absolutely right. Doc Watson is larger than life in the country field.
The singers mentioned are before him and paved the way for country music.
cheers,
jOHN
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axel
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Post by axel on Jan 18, 2008 5:53:30 GMT
Try to listen to Beverly Smith and Carl Jones. Very smooth oldtime-country singing. Found their site yesterday. I think I have to buy their CD..
Axel
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axel
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Post by axel on Jan 18, 2008 5:58:52 GMT
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Post by Ptarmigan on Jan 18, 2008 8:24:05 GMT
Thanks for the link Axel. ... & speaking of Beverly Smith and Carl Jones, you may be very interested in this piece of news!   New FestivalCheers Dick |
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Post by Ptarmigan on Jan 18, 2008 8:43:42 GMT
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Post by Ptarmigan on Jan 18, 2008 8:44:36 GMT
.... maybe you could just rob a Bank Axel! ;D Thanks to the gang over at FOAOTMAD for these tour dates for Beverly Smith and Carl Jones.
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Post by deleuran on Jan 18, 2008 11:29:18 GMT
Thanks for the link Axel. I have just listened to a fe songs with Beverly Smith and Carl Jones, and I think I have already fallen in love with them.
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Post by john on Jan 27, 2008 17:04:16 GMT
and I forgot to mention one of the most important in newer time, Hazel Dickens
She is incredible!
john
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Post by Ptarmigan on Jan 27, 2008 20:52:32 GMT
Hi John, Interesting choice there. However, listening to some of her tracks, to my untrained ears, she sounds far too County/Bluegrass to fit into our Old Time section here?  But I'll bow to your better judgement. Cheers Dick |
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Post by john on Jan 28, 2008 15:28:04 GMT
Hi Dick, you are absolutely right, but she represents one of the oldest trad. of singing in Country music. The Southern mountain. She changes in style as she please. Try to listen to some of the stuff from 1970th. and her new one.
cheers, John
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Post by deleuran on Feb 10, 2008 13:22:48 GMT
Another old time singer we must not forget, has her roots set deep in the appalachian tradition. Jean Ritchie was "found" in the beginning of the Folk Revival in the late 50's early 60's. And was found to be a rich source to the old songs. She sang unaccompanied, and also played the dulcimer, or guitar, she has performed with people like Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Doc Watson, and can be found on several old videos on YouTube. She's an old lady now, but very much alive, and can be found on her website, where there are photos and links to videos and different stuff. www.jeanritchie.com/Here she plays with her father:  Right now I'm listening to a CD from Smithsonian Folkways Records, Jean Ritchie Ballads from her appalachian family tradition. Can be bought different places, but for us in Europe I guess the easiest way to get it is on amazon.co.uk www.amazon.co.uk/Ballads-Jean-Ritchie/dp/B00008OM0D/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1202649131&sr=1-1 And finally a couple more links, if you want to know more about this fine singer, who has become known as "The Mother of Folk"www.ket.org/mountainborn/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Ritchie |
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Post by deleuran on Apr 6, 2008 12:43:25 GMT
Hey Dick, How come Jean Ritchie is not to found on the list on top of this page? |
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Post by Ptarmigan on Apr 6, 2008 13:14:42 GMT
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Post by deleuran on Apr 6, 2008 13:34:35 GMT
I haven't mentioned her before?!? Oh yes I have. Several times as a matter of fact. Scroll up just a little bit in this thread. There is even a picture of her and her father.
But I guess you're just kidding? Right?
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Post by Ptarmigan on Apr 6, 2008 13:40:51 GMT
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Post by john on Apr 6, 2008 13:46:32 GMT
Dont you fellas read anymore??
I mentioned her a long time ago. But nobody pays attention!!
cheers,
John
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Post by deleuran on Apr 6, 2008 13:47:40 GMT
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