The Traditional Ballad Index
Discography

Recording Abbreviations

Recording entries in the Ballad Index are listed in the most minimal way, listing the singer, the song title, and a recording abbreviation (plus notes if needed). Record titles in the Traditional Ballad Index have been abbreviated to save space. Fuller information is included in this Discography. Note that some recordings will exist in slightly different forms in LP, Cassette, or CD. The list below shows the format which has been indexed.

For example, in the entry for "Little Joe the Wrangler [Laws B5]," we find the item
Arnold Keith Storm, "Little Joe, the Wrangler" (on AKStorm01)
That is, on the LP recording AKStorm01 (Arnold Keith Storm), we find a copy of this song titled "Little Joe, the Wrangler."

For songs issued on 78s, or field recordings issued as parts of collections, the notation is somewhat more complicated:
Buell Kazee, "The Butcher's Boy" (Brunswick 213A, 1928; on AAFM1)
This means that the song was issued on 78 under the title "The Butcher's Boy." The original recording, made in 1928, was Brunswick 213A; this has since been reissued on the Harry Smith anthology (AAFM1).

Occasionally we will cite an unissued 78 -- e.g.
E. R. Nance Singers, "Jack and Joe" (ARC, unissued, 1930)
In most cases, naturally, we have not heard these. They are indexed based on titles (and we usually require fairly distinctive titles). None of these citations can be considered certain; we include them for purposes of establishing the range and popularity of the song.

In addition, we have included some recordings found on highly reputable web sites. These use a slightly different notation: They are not found on a recording but in a collection. So under "The Lass of Glenshee" [Laws O6] we find
Warde Ford, "Lass of Glen Shee" (AFS 4199 A1, 1938; tr.; in AMMEM/Cowell)
This means that a 1938 recording by Warde Ford, under the title "Lass of Glen Shee," is in the Library of Congress Archive of Folk Song with the catalog number AFS 4199 A1; this is now available (with a transcript, as indicated by the notation "tr.") in the online collection AMMEM/Cowell.

Note: Unlike books, no notation is used to show whether records are fully or partially indexed. The assumption is that all songs on a record known to be traditional have been indexed. (This, obviously, is especially true for field recording collections; it is less easy to tell in the case of "ordinary" records.)

Online collections so indexed include:

AMMEM/Cowell -- Field recording from Sidney Robertson Cowell, late 1930s; posted on the Library of Congress's "American Memory" website (As of the time of indexing, located at http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/afccchtml/cowhome.html). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler
AMMEM/Dustbowl -- Field recording from the "Voices from the Dust Bowl" collection, recorded by Charles L. Todd & Robert Sonkin, 1940-1941; posted on the Library of Congress's "American Memory" website (As of the time of indexing, located at http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/afctshtml/tshome.html). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler
AMMEM/Florida -- Field recording from the "Florida Folklife" collection, recorded by Florida Writers' Project of the WPA, 1937-1942; posted on the Library of Congress's "American Memory" website (As of the time of indexing, located at http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/flwpahtml/flwpahome.html). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler
AMMEM/FortValley -- Field recording from the "Now What a Time" collection, recorded at the Fort Valley Folk Festival, 1938-1943; posted on the Library of Congress's "American Memory" website (As of the time of indexing, located at http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ftvhtml/ftvhome.html). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler
AMMEM/Mosaic -- Field recording from the "Southern Mosaic" collection, John A. Lomax and Ruby T. Lomax, 1939; posted on the Library of Congress's "American Memory" website (As of the time of indexing, located at http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/lohtml/lohome.html). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler
ITMA/CapeShoreNL -- Field recording by Adrian O'Hara, between 1975 and 1978, collected on the peninsula between Placentia Bay and St Mary's Bay, at the south-eastern corner of Newfoundland. As the ITMA/CapeShoreNL site -- at https://www.itma.ie/newfoundland -- is currently designed (November 2018) you can "explore the collection" and see "sound recordings" and videos and manuscripts. The "sound recordings" are indexed here. At the site you can select the sound recording for, say, "Banna's banks/Caroline Brennan." That selection, besides allowing you to play the song, shows recording information (including location and date recorded) and provides a PD" link to download the song text. Indexed by Ben Schwartz
MUNFLA/Leach -- Memorial University of Newfoundland Folklore and Language Archive, Field recording from "MacEdward Leach and the Songs of Atlantic Canada," Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's NL Canada, website (As of time of indexing located at http://www.mun.ca/folklore/leach/). Indexed by Ben Schwartz. MUNFLA/Leach online collection includes texts with commentary for songs from Cape Breton and Newfoundland. Since the Cape Breton songs are in Gaelic (with English translation) the references in the Index are currently limited to the Newfoundland songs, which are in English. The site includes audio for one verse of each text. Indexed beginning with version 4.2; finished in version 4.4.

Because of their sheer numbers, we do not include a catalog of 78s cited. The abbreviations used for LPs are:

Abbott1 -- O. J. Abbott, "Irish and British Songs from the Ottawa Valley" LP: Folkways FM 4051, 1961; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 04051 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 04051 (c. 2000). Rec. 1957. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
AAFM1, AAFM2, AAFM3 -- Harry Smith, editor, "Anthology of American Folk Music" (in three volumes. Volume 1: Ballads; Volume 2: Social Music; Volume 3: Songs) (Originally released on LP with historical notes 1952; re-released on CD, with additional notes, 1997). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
AAFS -- See AFS
AFS -- Field recording from the Archive of Folk Song (now the American Folklife Center), Library of Congress. Usually associated with a recording number, but in many cases the recordings have been reissued without printing their original numbers. Also abbreviated AAFS in some publications.
AKStorm01 -- Arnold Keith Storm (of Mooresville, Indiana), "Take the News to Mother," Folk-Legacy FSA-18 (1964). LP. Indexed by Robert B. Waltz.
Almanac01 -- Almanac Singers, "Sod Buster Ballads" General Records (78 album, 1941)=Commodore BA-20 (LP, c. 1950); reissued on Almanac03 and AlmanacCD1. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Almanac02 -- Almanac Singers, "Deep Sea Chanteys" General Records (78 album, 1941)=Commodore BA-21 (LP, c. 1950); reissued on Almanac03 and AlmanacCD1. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Almanac03 -- Almanac Singers, "The Soil and the Sea" Fontana Mainstream TL-5299 (LP, 1964). This record incorporates all of Almanac01 and Almanac02. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Almanac04 -- Almanac Singers, "Talking Union" 78s: Keynote 106 (rec. May, 1941). Reissued on PeteSeeger01 along with other material. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
AlmanacCD1 -- Almanac Singers, "The Complete General Recordings" MCA MCAD-11499 (CD, 1996). This record incorporates all of Almanac01 and Almanac02, plus two songs that were previously unissued. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
AmHist1 -- Pete Seeger, Hermes Nye and others, "American History in Ballad and Song, Vol. 1" LP: Folkways FH 5801 (3 discs, 1960); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 05801 (3 tapes, c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FI 5801 (2 discs, c. 2000). This collection seems to consist entirely of material that was previously issued on Folkways; I have indexed only the Pete Seeger material. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
AmHist2 -- Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie and others, "American History in Ballad and Song, Vol. 2" LP: Folkways FH 5802 (3 discs, 1961); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 05802 (3 tapes, c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FI 5802 (2 discs, c. 2000). This consists partly of material that was previously issued on Folkways, and partly of historical spoken-word recordings (FDR, Martin Luther King, etc.). I have indexed only Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, and New Lost City Ramblers material. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
AmSkBa -- Samuel Charters, ed.; various artists, "American Skiffle Bands." LP: Folkways FA 2610 (1957); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02610 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 2610 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Aran1 -- Sidney Robertson Cowell, ed., various artists, "Songs of Aran" LP: Folkways FE 4002, 1957; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 04002 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 04002 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Ashley01 -- Clarence "Tom" Ashley & Tex Isley, "Clarence Ashley and Tex Isley" LP: Folkways FA 2350 (1966); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02350 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways 02350 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Ashley02 -- Clarence "Tom" Ashley & various artists, "Old-Time Music at Clarence Ashley's" LP: Folkways FA 2355 (1961); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02355 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways 02355 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Note: Musicians include Clint Howard, Fred Price, Doc Watson, Gaither Carlton, Eva Ashley Moore & Tom Ashley. When the first three are playing as a unit, I refer to them as "Clint Howard et al" for brevity. Some of the material on this recording is reissued on WatsonAshley01. - PJS.
Ashley03 -- Clarence "Tom" Ashley & various artists, "Old-Time Music at Clarence Ashley's, Vol. 2" LP: Folkways FA 2359 (1963); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02359 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways 02359 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Note: Musicians include Clint Howard, Fred Price, Doc Watson, Gaither Carlton, Arnold Watson, Doc Walsh, Garley Foster & Tom Ashley. When the first three are playing as a unit, I refer to them as "Clint Howard et al" for brevity. Most of the material on this recording is reissued on WatsonAshley01.- PJS
AuthCowboys -- Fred Hoeptner, ed., various artists, "Authentic Cowboys and their Western Folksongs," LP: RCA Victor (Vintage Series) LPV-522 (1965). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Autoharp01 -- Mike Seeger editor; various artists, "Mountain Music Played on the Autoharp" LP: Folkways FA 2365 (1965); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02365 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways 02365 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Note: musicians include Ernest V. Stoneman, Neriah & Kenneth Benfield, Kilby Snow.
Babylon -- Steven Lance Ledbetter, ed., various artists, "Goodbye, Babylon," CD: Dust-to-Digital DTD-01 (six discs), 2003. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
BackSaddle -- Charlie Seemann, ed., various artists, "Back in the Saddle Again," LP: New World NW314/315, 1983. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Barker01 -- Horton Barker, "Traditional Singer" LP: Folkways FA 2362 (1962); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02362 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 2362 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Barry-Gorman1 -- Margaret Barry & Michael Gorman, "Margaret Barry & Michael Gorman" LP: Folkways FW 8729 (1975); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 08729 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 08729 (c. 2000). Rec. 1965. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
BeenStorm1 -- Guy Carawan, ed.; various artists, "Been in the Storm So Long: Johns Island, South Carolina." LP: FS 3842 (1967). Rec. mid-1960s. Much of the material on this LP is available on BeenStormCD1. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler with additions by Ben Schwartz.
BeenStormCD1 -- Guy Carawan, ed.; various artists, "Been in the Storm So Long: Johns Island, South Carolina." CS, CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SF 40031 (1990). Incorporates material from BeenStorm1 and SeaIslFF1. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
BGarland01 -- Betty Garland, "American Folk Ballads" LP: Folkways FA 2307 (1964); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02307 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways 02307 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
BirdBush1 -- A. L. Lloyd, Anne Briggs, Frankie Armstrong, "The Bird in the Bush: Traditional Erotic Songs," LP: Topic 12T135. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
BirdBush2 -- A. L. Lloyd, Anne Briggs, Frankie Armstrong, and others, "The Bird in the Bush: Traditional Songs of Love and Lust," CD: Topic TSCD479 (1996). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. Note: This is a reissue of BirdBush1, with added material by other performers.
BLLunsford01 -- Bascom Lamar Lunsford, "Ballads, Banjo Tunes, and Sacred Songs of Western North Carolina," Smithsonian/Folkways 40082 (1996). CD, with lyrics and historical notes (the latter being mostly transcribed from Lunsford's narrations). Indexed by Robert B. Waltz.
BLLunsford02 -- Bascom Lamar Lunsford, "Smoky Mt. Ballads" LP: Folkways FP40 (1953), later issued as FA 2040; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02040 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 2040 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Boggs1 -- Dock Boggs, "Dock Boggs, Legendary Singer and Banjo Player," LP: Folkways FA-2351 (1963). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Boggs2 -- Dock Boggs, "Dock Boggs, Vol. 2," LP: Folkways FA-2392 (1965). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Boggs3 -- Dock Boggs, "Dock Boggs, Vol. 3," LP: Folkways FA-3903 (1970). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
BoggsCD1 -- Dock Boggs, "His Folkways Years 1963-1968," CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SF 40108 (this 2-disc set incorporates Boggs1, Boggs2 and Boggs3 in their entirety). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Borders1 -- Samuel B. Charters, ed.; various artists, "The Borders: Songs and Dances of the English-Scottish Border" LP: Folkways FW 8776 (1960); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 08776 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 08776 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Briggs1 -- Anne Briggs, "Hazards of Love." EP: Topic TOP94 (1964). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Briggs2 -- Anne Briggs, "Anne Briggs." EP: Topic 12TS207 (1971). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Briggs3 -- Anne Briggs, "Classic Anne Briggs/" CD: Fellside FECD78 (1990). Note: This incorporates all of Briggs1 and Briggs2, plus Anne Briggs's material from BirdBush1/2 and IronMuse1/2. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Briggs4 -- Anne Briggs, "An Introduction to Anne Briggs." CD with notes: Topic TICD004. Indexed by Robert B. Waltz. Partially indexed. Added in v. 5.3. NOTE: This includes most of Briggs1 and Briggs2, plus three cuts from an album "Sing a Song for You," which feature a supporting band and non-traditional songs; the latter are not indexed; neither is "Go Your Way (My Love)," which is also modern.
Broonzy01 -- Big Bill Broonzy, "Big Bill Broonzy Sings Folk Songs." LP: Folkways FA 2328 (1962; rec. 1955-1958); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02328 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways 02328 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
BroonzySeeger1 -- Big Bill Broonzy & Pete Seeger, interviewed by Studs Terkel, w. songs, "Studs Terkel's Weekly Almanac: Radio Programme, No. 4: Folk Music and Blues." LP: Folkways FP86/4, FS 3864 (1956); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 03864 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH-3864. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
BroonzySeeger2 -- Big Bill Broonzy & Pete Seeger, "Big Bill Broonzy and Pete Seeger in Concert" LP: Verve-Folkways FV 9008 (1963; rec. 1956); this does not seem to have been issued on cassette or CD-R. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
BurnRuth01 -- (Richard D.) Burnett and (Leonard) Rutherford, "Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order (1926-1930)," Document DOCD-8025 (1998). CD, with recording dates and personnel but no other information. Indexed by Robert B. Waltz. Note: Burnett and Rutherford, as a team, cut only 17 of the 24 sides on this recording; the other seven feature Burnett with other artists. Note also that it is not complete; at least three sides (Challenge 420B, 423A&B) are omitted.
BWJ01 -- Blind Willie Johnson [Sam Charters, ed.], "Blind Willie Johnson 1927-1930." LP: RBF 10 [published by Folkways] (1965); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways RBF10 (1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways FH RBF10 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
BWJ02 -- Blind Willie Johnson [Nick Perls, ed.], "Praise God I'm Satisfied." LP: Yazoo 1058 (mid-1980s); CD: Yazoo 1058 (1989). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
BWJ03 -- Blind Willie Johnson, "Sweeter As The Years Go By." CD: Yazoo 1078 (mid-1990s). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Cansler1 -- Loman D. Cansler: "Missouri Folk Songs." County 505 (n.d.). LP: Folkways FH 5324 (1959); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 05324 (1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 5324 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
CGospel1 -- Samuel B. Charters, ed.; various artists, "Country Gospel Song." LP: (Folkways) RBF 19 (1971); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways RBF19 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways RBF19 (c. 2000). Reissues of 78s. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Chandler01 -- Dillard Chandler, "The End of an Old Song." LP: Folkways FA 2418 (1975); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02418 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 02418 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
ClassAfrAm -- Barry Lee Pearson, ed.; various artists, "Classic African-American Ballads." CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SFW CD 40191 (2006). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. Added in version 3.5.
ClassBanj -- Greg C. Adams and Jeff Todd Titon, ed.; various artists, "Classic Banjo from Smithsonian/Folkway." CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SFW 40209 (2013). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. Added in version 3.5
ClassOT -- Jeff Todd Titon, ed.; various artists, "Classic Old-Time Music." CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SF CD 40093 (2003). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. Added in version 3.5
ClassRR -- Jeff Place, ed.; various artists, "Classic Railroad Songs." CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SFW CD 40192 (2008). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. Added in version 3.5
CloseHomeMS -- Mike Seeger, ed.; "Close to Home: Old Time Music from Mike Seeger's Collection, 1952-1967." CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SFW 40097 (1997). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. Added in version 3.5. Note: This should not be confused with the 1975 Roscoe Holcomb LP "Close to Home," which we have cataloged as Holcomb2.
ConstSor1 -- Richard Nevins, ed.; various artists, "Man of Constant Sorrow." CD: Yazoo 3001 (2002). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Cornshuckers1 Richard Nevins, editor, various artists: "The Cornshucker's Frolic, Vol. 1." CD: Yazoo 2045 (1999). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Cornshuckers2 Richard Nevins, editor, various artists: "The Cornshucker's Frolic, Vol. 2," CD: Yazoo 2046 (1999). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Cotten01 -- Elizabeth Cotten, "Negro Folk Songs and Tunes" LP: Folkways FG 3526 (1958); reissued as "Freight Train and Other North Carolina Folk Songs and Tunes." CD, CS: Smithsonian/Folkways SF 40009 (1989). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Cotten02 -- Elizabeth Cotten, "Shake Sugaree, Volume Two" LP: Folkways FTS 31003 (c. 1968); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 31003 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 31003 (c. 2000). Rec. 1965-1966. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. Note: The copyright date on this disc is 1965, but as some of it was recorded the following year this seems unreliable. I've taken clues from the LoC catalog numbers, which begin with R68. - PJS.
Cotten03 -- Elizabeth Cotten, "When I'm Gone: Elizabeth Cotten, Vol. 3." LP: Folkways FA 3537, 1979; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 03537 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 03537 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
CPoole01 -- Charlie Poole and the North Carolina Ramblers: "The Legend of Charlie Poole [Volume 1]." LP: County 505 (n.d.). With biographical notes and recording dates but no song information. Indexed by Robert B. Waltz.
CPoole02 -- Charlie Poole and the North Carolina Ramblers: "The Legend of Charlie Poole [Volume 2]." LP: County 509 (n.d.). With biographical notes and recording dates but no song information. Indexed by Robert B. Waltz.
CPoole03 -- Charlie Poole and the North Carolina Ramblers: "The Legend of Charlie Poole [Volume 3]." LP: County 516 (n.d.). With biographical notes and recording dates but no song information. Indexed by Robert B. Waltz.
CPoole04 -- Charlie Poole and the North Carolina Ramblers: "The Legend of Charlie Poole [Volume 4]," LP: County 540 (n.d.). With biographical notes and recording dates but no song information. Indexed by Robert B. Waltz.
CPoole05 -- Charlie Poole and the North Carolina Ramblers: "Old Time Songs Recorded from 1925 to 1930," CD: County 3501 (1993). With biographical notes and recording dates but no song information. Indexed by Robert B. Waltz. Note: This is largely a reissue of CPoole01, containing every cut from that album plus four from other County reissue recordings.
Crisp01 -- Rufus Crisp, "Banjo." LP: FA 2342 (1972; rec. c. 1955); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02342 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways 02342 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
CrowTold01 -- Richard Nevins, editor, various artists: "The Story that the Crow Told Me, Vol. 1." CD: Yazoo 2051 (2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
CrowTold02 -- Richard Nevins, editor, various artists: "The Story that the Crow Told Me, Vol. 2." CD: Yazoo 2052 (2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
DarkHoll -- John Cohen, ed.; various artists, "Dark Holler: Old Love Songs and Ballads." CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SFW CD 40159 (2005). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. Added in version 3.5. NOTE: Includes material from the Folkways albums "Old Love Songs and Ballads" and "Dillard Chandler: The End of an Old Song" (indexed as Chandler01) along with previously unreleased recordings.
DeBusk-Weaver1 -- The DeBusk-Weaver Family, "Meeting in the Air" LP: Folkways FTS 32431 (1979); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 32431 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 32431 (c. 2000). Rec. 1977. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Doity1 -- Paul Stamler, ed.; various artists, "Doity Records, Vol. 1." CD: Bean Snicker 4156 (2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
DownHome -- Charles Edward Smith, ed.; various artists, "Music Down Home: An Introduction to Negro Folk Music, U.S.A." LP: Folkways FA 2691 [4 discs] (1965); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02691 [2 tapes] (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 02691 [2 discs] (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
DownYonder -- Gordon Tanner, Smokey Joe Miller & John Patterson, Jr. Skillet Lickers, various other musicians, "Down Yonder: Old-Time String Band Music from Georgia." LP: Folkways FTS 31089 (1982); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 31089 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 31089 (c. 2000). Rec. 1977-1981. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Elliotts01 -- Elliott Family, "The Elliots of Birtley" LP: Folkways FG 3565 (1962); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 03565 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 03565 (c. 2000). Rec. 1961. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Note: The family name is spelled "Elliott" in the text, but "Elliot" in the album title; the best efforts of the MacColl-Seeger archives seem to indicate that "Elliott" is correct. Also, the "Jack Elliott" recorded on this album is not the revival singer "Ramblin' Jack Elliott." The liner notes are badly confused, and there are a few songs mentioned in them that don't seem to actually be on the album, so I haven't indexed them. - PJS.
ENMacCollSeeger02 -- Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger, "The Manchester Angel," Tradition 2059 (1966). LP with notes. Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
ESFB1 -- A. L. Lloyd and Ewan MacColl, "English and Scottish Folk Ballads," LP: Topic ???? (1964). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
ESFB2 -- A. L. Lloyd, Ewan MacColl, and others, "English and Scottish Folk Ballads," CD: Topic TSCD480 (1996). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. Note: This is a reissue of ESFB1, with added material by other performers.
FarMtns1 -- Mike Yates, ed., various artists, "Far in the Mountains, vol. 1." CD: Musical Traditions MTCD 321, 2002. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
FarMtns2 -- Mike Yates, ed., various artists, "Far in the Mountains, vol. 2." CD: Musical Traditions MTCD 322, 2002. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
FarMtns3 -- Mike Yates, ed., various artists, "Far in the Mountains, vol. 3." CD: Musical Traditions MTCD 323, 2002. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
FarMtns4 -- Mike Yates, ed., various artists, " Far in the Mountains, vol. 4." CD: Musical Traditions MTCD 324, 2002. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Fasola1 -- Amelia & Frederic Ramsey, Jr., eds.; various artists, "Fasola: 53 Shape-Note Folk Hymns." LP: Folkways AHM 4151 (1970, 2 discs; issued earlier on the Asch label under the same number); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 04151 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 04151 (c. 2000). Rec. 1960s. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
FBode1 -- Frank Bode with Tommy Jarrell & Paul Brown, "Been Riding With Old Mosby" LP: Folkways FTS 31109 (1986); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 31109 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 31109 (c. 2000). Recorded 1984. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
FieldTrip1 -- Jean Ritchie, ed.; various artists, "Field Trip -- England" LP: Folkways FW 8871 (1959); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 08871 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 08871 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
FineTimes -- Arthur Rosenbaum & Pat Dunford, eds., various artists, "Fine Times at Our House." LP: Folkways FS 3809 (1964); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 03809 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 03809 (c. 2000). Recorded 1962-1964. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Fisk01 -- Fisk [University] Jubilee Singers, "The Fisk Jubilee Singers." LP: Folkways FP72 (1955), reissued as FA 2372; also Topic 12T39 [UK] (1959); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02372 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways 02372 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Fmst01 -- Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry [pseud., Saunders Terrell] & Coyal McMahan, "Get On Board: Negro Folk Songs by the Folkmasters." LP: Folkways FP28 (1952), later issued as FP 2028; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02028 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 02028 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
FMUSA -- Harold Courlander, editor, "Folk Music U.S.A." LPs: Folkways FE 4530 (record label says 1958, booklet says 1959); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 04530 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 4530 (c. 2000). LPs and CSs are double; CDR is single. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
FolkVisions1 -- Art Rosenbaum, ed.; various artists, "Folk Visions and Voices -- Traditional Music and Song in Northern Georgia -- Early Mountain Songs, Ballads and Tunes -- Black Religious Singing." LP: Folkways FSS 34161 (1984); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 34161 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 34161 (c. 2000). Rec. 1977-1983. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
FolkVisions2 -- Art Rosenbaum, ed.; various artists, "Folk Visions and Voices -- Traditional Music and Song in Northern Georgia -- Black Frolic Songs, Work Songs & Blues -- String Band Music, Banjo Tunes & Songs" LP: Folkways FSS 34162 (1984); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 34162 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 34162 (c. 2000). Rec. 1978-1983. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
FOTM -- Peter Siegel, editor/various artists, " Friends of Old Time Music." LP: Folkways FA-2390 (1964).Indexed by Paul J. Stamler
FProffitt01 -- Frank Proffitt "Memorial Album." LP: Folk-Legacy FSA-36 (1968; recorded 1963). LP, with historical notes and lyrics. Indexed by Robert Waltz.
FSB01-FSB10: (All recordings indexed by Paul J. Stamler)
- FSB01: Peter Kennedy & Alan Lomax, editors; various artists, "Folk Songs of Britain, Vol. I: Songs of Courtship." LP: Caedmon TC1142 (1961); Topic 12T157 (1968).
- FSB02: Peter Kennedy & Alan Lomax, editors; various artists, "Folk Songs of Britain, Vol. II: Songs of Seduction," LP: Caedmon TC1143 (1961); Topic 12T158 (1968).
- FSB2CD: Peter Kennedy & Alan Lomax, editors; various artists, "Folk Songs of England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales: Songs of Seduction." CD: Rounder 1778 (2000). This contains all of the material from FSB02, but in longer form (formerly truncated songs are now presented at greater length) and new material is added. - PJS
- FSB3: Peter Kennedy & Alan Lomax, editors; various artists, "Folk Songs of Britain, Vol. III: Jack of All Trades." LP: Caedmon TC1144 (1961); Topic 12T159 (1968).
- FSB4: Peter Kennedy & Alan Lomax, editors; various artists, "Folk Songs of Britain, Vol. IV: The Child Ballads, Vol. 1." LP: Caedmon TC1145 (1961); Topic 12T160 (1969).
- FSB5: Peter Kennedy & Alan Lomax, editors; various artists, "Folk Songs of Britain, Vol. V: The Child Ballads, Vol. 2." LP: Caedmon TC1146 (1961); Topic 12T161 (1969).
- FSB6: Peter Kennedy & Alan Lomax, editors; various artists, "Folk Songs of Britain, Vol. VI: Sailormen and Servingmaids." LP: Caedmon TC1162; Topic 12T194 (c. 1970).
- FSB7: Peter Kennedy & Alan Lomax, editors; various artists, "Folk Songs of Britain, Vol. VII: Fair Game and Foul." LP: Caedmon TC1163; Topic 12T195 (c. 1970).
- FSB8: Peter Kennedy & Alan Lomax, editors; various artists, "Folk Songs of Britain, Vol. VIII: A Soldier's Life for Me." LP: Caedmon TC1164; Topic 12T196 (c. 1971).
- FSB9: Peter Kennedy & Alan Lomax, editors; various artists, "Folk Songs of Britain, Vol. IX: Songs of Christmas." LP: Caedmon TC1224; Topic 12T197 (as "Songs of Ceremony," c. 1971).
- FSB10: Peter Kennedy & Alan Lomax, editors; various artists, "Folk Songs of Britain, Vol. X: Animal Songs." LP: Caedmon TC1225; Topic 12T198 (as "Songs of Animals and Other Marvels," c. 1971).
Note 1: Except for FSB01-5, the "Folk Songs of Britain" recordings are only indexed fragmentarily thus far -- in general, only the songs which appear in Kennedy's book are indexed. - PJS
Note 2: In compiling the original LP series Folk Songs of Britain, Peter Kennedy often presented songs in truncated form, with several verses from the original field recordings missing. He also created composite versions of ballads by taking the first few verses of a song from one field recording, the second few from another, and so on, sometimes conflating up to five performances. In re-editing the material for CD release, Kennedy has restored some verses to his truncated songs -- but not all the verses, and not to all the songs. He has also retained the composites, sometimes re-editing them with different singers from those who appeared on the LPs. Listeners wishing to learn or study complete, coherent songs should, therefore, proceed with due caution when using these recordings in their present form. - PJS
FSBBAL1: Peter Kennedy & Alan Lomax, editors; various artists, "Folk Songs of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales: Classic Ballads of Britain and Ireland, V. 1." CD: Rounder 1775 (2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. This contains most of the material from FSB4, but in longer form (formerly truncated songs are usually presented at greater length) and new material is added. - PJS
FSBBAL2: Peter Kennedy & Alan Lomax, editors; various artists, "Folk Songs of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales: Classic Ballads of Britain and Ireland, V. 2." CD: Rounder 1776 (2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. This contains most of the material from FSB5, but in longer form (formerly truncated songs are usually presented at greater length) and new material is added. - PJS
FSBFTX13: "As I Roved Out... Songs of Courtship," Folktrax-013 (recorded 1955, issued on cassette in 1980, undated US edition issued by CAMSCO). The songs are abridgements of Kennedy 121-131 and 133-144. Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
FSBFTX15: "Songs of Lovers... False and True," Folktrax-015 (recorded 1955, issued on cassette in 1975, undated US edition issued by CAMSCO). The songs are abridgements of Kennedy 146-165 and 167-168. Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
FSBFTX19: "The Bald-Headed End of the Broom... Songs of Uneasy Wedlock," Folktrax-019 (recorded 1955, issued on cassette in 1975, undated US edition issued by CAMSCO). The songs are abridgements of Kennedy 193-198, 200-212, and 214-216. Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
GaryDavis02 -- Rev. Gary Davis, "A Little More Faith." LP: Prestige/Bluesville BV-1032 (1961); CD: Prestige/Bluesville OBCCD-588-2 (1999). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
GeorgeDavis01 -- George Davis, "When Kentucky Had No Union Men." LP: Folkways FA 2343 (1967); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02343 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways 02343 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
GoodForWhatAilsYou -- Various artists, "Good For What Ails You: Music of the Medicine Shows 1926-1937." CD: Old Hat Records CD-1005, 2005. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
GraysonCarroll1 -- Eric Davidson & Paul Newman, eds.; various artists, "Traditional Music from Grayson and Carroll Counties [Virginia]." LP: Folkways FS 3811 (1962); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 03811 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 03811 (c. 2000). Rec. 1958-1961. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
GraysonWhitter01 -- G. B. Grayson & Henry Whitter, "The Recordings of Grayson & Whitter Recorded 1928-1930." CD: County 3517 (1998). With minimal historical notes. Does not include original recording numbers. Despite the title, the cuts were recorded 1927-1929. Indexed by Robert Waltz.
GreatLakes1 -- Edith Fowke, ed.; various artists, "Songs of the Great Lakes." LP: Folkways FM 4018 (1964); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 04018 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 04018 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
GrowOn2 -- Pete Seeger, Charity Bailey, Woody Guthrie, Cisco Houston, Lead Belly, "Songs to Grow On, Vol. 2: School Days." LP: Folkways FP20, FC-7020 (10" disc, 1951); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 07020 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH-7020 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
GrowOn3 -- Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Cisco Houston, Lead Belly, "Songs To Grow On, Vol. 3: This Land is My Land." LP: Folkways FP27, FC-7027 (10" disc, 1951); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 07027 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH-7027 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
HalfCen1 -- Eric Davidson & Paul Newman, eds.; various artists, "Bluegrass from the Blue Ridge: A Half Century of Change." LP: Folkways FS 3832 (1967); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 03832 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 03832 (c. 2000). Rec. mid-1960s. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
HandMeDown1 -- Karen G. Helms, ed.; various artists, "Hand-Me-Down Music -- Old Songs, Old Friends: 1 -- Traditional Music of Union County, North Carolina." LP: Folkways FES 34151 (1979); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 34152 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 34152 (c. 2000). Rec. 1976-1979. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
HandMeDown2 -- Karen G. Helms, ed.; various artists, "Hand-Me-Down Music -- Old Songs, Old Friends: 2 -- Traditional Music of Union County, North Carolina." LP: Folkways FES 34152 (1980); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 34152 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 34152 (c. 2000). Rec. 1976-1979. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
HarriganBrahamMaloney -- Mick Moloney, "McNally's Row of Flats: Irish American Songs of Old New York by Harrigan and Braham." Compass Records (no CD number?; 2006). Indexed by Robert B. Waltz. Added in version 5.2.
HCargillFamily -- Debra Cowan, Acie Cargil, Susan Brown and others, "The Songs and Ballads of Hattie Mae Tyler Cargill." CD with lyrics and notes: Folk-Legacy CD-128. Indexed by Robert B. Waltz. Fully indexed. Added in v. 5.3. NOTE: Although the performers are primarily revival, this is the primary documentation of a family's tradition, so it has been indexed on that basis. It is possible that some of these songs were composed by Hattie Mae Tyler Cargill or other members of the Tyler family (several of them, which are not found elsewhere, are very similar in style), but the CD notes do not offer source indications or documentation.
HCox01 -- Harry Cox, "Traditional English Love Songs." LP: Folk-Legacy FSB-20 (1965; recordings probably made 1953 and 1956). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
HiddenE -- John Howson, Ian Anderson, and Tony Engle, eds., various artists, "Hidden English." CD: Topic TSCD600 (n.d., c. 1997). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Hilton01 -- L. M. Hilton, "Mormon Folk Songs." LP: Folkways FP36 (1952), later issued as FA 2036; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02036 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways 02036 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
HJackson1 -- Harry Jackson, "The Cowboy: His Songs, Ballads & Brag Talk." LP: Folkways FH 5723 (1957, reissued 1961; 2 discs); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 05723 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 05723 (c. 2000). Rec. early 1950s. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Holcomb-Ward1 -- Roscoe Holcomb & Wade Ward, "The Music of Roscoe Holcomb and Wade Ward." LP: Folkways FA-2363 (1962). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Holcomb1 -- Roscoe Holcomb, "The High Lonesome Sound." LP: Folkways FA-2368 (1965). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. Note: not to be confused with the CD of the same name.
Holcomb2 -- Roscoe Holcomb, "Close to Home." LP: Folkways FA-2374 (1975). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
HolcombCD1 -- Roscoe Holcomb, "The High Lonesome Sound." CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SF CD 40104 (1998). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. Note: despite the identical title, this is not the same as Holcomb1; rather, it incorporates material from Holcomb-Ward1, Holcomb1 and Holcomb2.
HootenannyTonight -- Earl Robinson, Pete Seeger, Jerry Silverman, Sonny Terry [pseud., Saunders Terrell], Robert DeCormier, and others, "Hootenanny Tonight!" LP: Folkways FN 2511 (1959; rec. c. 1954); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02511 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 2511 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
InCountry -- Various artists, "In Country: Folk Songs of Americans in the Viet Nam War." CD: Flying Fish FF 70552, 1994. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
IRLClancy01 -- Liam Clancy, "Irish Troubadour." CD with notes: Vanguard 79531-2 (1999). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
IRClancyMakem01 -- The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, "Come Fill Your Glass With Us." LP with notes: Tradition TLP 1032 (1959). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
IRClancyMakem02 -- The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, "The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem." LP with notes: Tradition TLP 1042 (1961). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
IRClancyMakem03 -- The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. "The Rising of the Moon," LP with notes: Tradition TLP 1006 (1959). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
IRClare01 -- Jim Carroll and Pat Mackenzie, editors, various artists, "Around the Hills of Clare." CD with notes and words: Musical Traditions Records MTCD331-2 (2004). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
IREarlyBallads -- "Early Ballads in Ireland 1968-1985." An Goilin 007-8 (2015; reissue of 1985 two-cassette album). Indexed by Ben Schwartz
IREButcher01 -- Eddie Butcher, "Shamrock, Rose & Thistle," Leader LEE 2070. LP with with notes and text (1976). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
IREButcher02 -- Eddie Butcher, "Adam in Paradise," Ulster Folk & Transport Museum/Irish Traditional Music Archive UFTM-ITMA 101. CD with with notes by Hugh Shields and text (2005 reissue of 1969 EP). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
IRECronin01 -- Elizabeth Cronin, "The Songs of Elizabeth Cronin," Four Courts Press (2000). 2 CD's. Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
IRHardySons -- Rod Stradling, editor, various artists, "The Hardy Sons of Dan," Musical Traditions Records MTCD329-0. CD with with notes and text (2004). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
IRJMaguire01 -- John Maguire, ""Come Day, Go Day, God Send Sunday," Leader LEE 4062 (1973). LP with with notes and text. Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
IRMBarry-Fairs -- Margaret Barry, "I Sang Through the Fairs," Rounder 11661-1774-2 (Alan Lomax Collection, 1998). CD with notes. Indexed by Robert B. Waltz
IRMcNulty-Night1 -- The McNulty Family, "A Night In Ireland With The Mc Nulty Family Volume 1," Copley DWL 9-610 LP (n.d.). LP. Indexed by Ben Schwartz. Added in version 4.2.
IROConway01 -- "In Celebration of Ollie Conway," The Arts Council of Ireland CD (n.d.), formerly available at https://ossianusa.com/products/; some tracks now at https://thesession.org/recordings/5329. Indexed by Ben Schwartz
IRPTunney01 -- Paddy Tunney, "A Man in Love He Feels No Cold." Folktrax 164. CD reissue of 1975 cassettes with notes, recorded 1952. Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
IRPTunney02 -- Paddy Tunney, "Paddy Tunney 'The Man of Songs'," LP; CD: Folk Legacy FSE-7. CD reissue of 1963 album with notes and words. Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
IRPTunney03 -- Paddy Tunney, "A Wild Bees’ Nest," LP: Topic 12T139 (1965). Indexed by Ben Schwartz
IRRCinnamond01 -- Robert Cinnamond, "Songs of Comment." FOLKTRAX-157 (1980 cassette; reissued CD). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
IRRCinnamond02 -- Robert Cinnamond, "Love Songs." FOLKTRAX-158 (1980 cassette; reissued CD). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
IRRCinnamond03 -- Robert Cinnamond, "Sailor's Songs." FOLKTRAX-159 (1975 cassette; reissued CD). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
IRTLenihan01 -- Tom Munnelly, editor, Tom Lenihan, "The Mount Callan Garland." CS: Comhairle Bhealoideas Eireann CBE 003 (1994). Cassettes accompanying the book cited as Munnelly/Deasy-Lenihan. Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
IRTravellers01 -- Jim Carroll and Pat Mackenzie, editors, various artists, "From Puck to Appleby: Songs of Irish Travellers in England." CD with notes and words: Musical Traditions Records MTCD325-6 (2003). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
IRTunneyFamily01 -- Tunney Family, "The Mountain Streams." LP (recorded 1952); CD reissue with notes (1975): Folktrax 163. Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
IRRWhite01 -- Roisin White, "The First of My Rambles." CD (2000 reissue of 1991 cassette): Veteran VT126CD. Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
JamaicaFaithWorkPlay -- Various Artists, "John Crow Say ... Jamaican Music of Faith, Work and Play." Folkways LP FE 4228. Indexed by Ben Schwartz. Fully indexed. Added in v. 6.7. NOTE: Recorded by John Storm Roberts. Roberts's liner notes do not include text.
Jem01 -- Eugene Jemison, "Solomon Valley Ballads." LP: Folkways FP23 (1954), later issued as FA 2023; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02023 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways 02023 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
JGreenway01 -- John Greenway, "Australian Folksongs and Ballads." LP, with historical notes and lyrics: Folkways FW 8718 (1960). Indexed by Robert B. Waltz.
JohnsIsland1 -- Henrietta Yurchenko, ed., "Johns Island, South Carolina: Its Music and Songs." LP: Folkways FS 3840 (rec. 1970, issued 1973); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 03840 (1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 3840 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
JThomas01 -- Jean Thomas (The Traipsin' Woman), ed., various artists, "American Folk Song Festival." LP: Folkways FA 2358 (1961); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02358 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways 02358 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Kazee01 -- Buell Kazee, "Buell Kazee Sings and Plays." LP: Folkways FS 3810, 1958; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 03810 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 03810 (c. 2000). Probably recorded 1957. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
KHarrell01 -- Kelly Harrell, "Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order, Volume 1 (1925-1926)." CD: Document DOCD-8026 (1998), with recording dates and personnel but no other information. Indexed by Robert B. Waltz. Note: A number of Harrell's early recordings were re-released in the years after the original recording, These often featured slightly different accompaniments, but in most cases the two texts and tunes are identical. This collection features recordings of both the first and second recorded versions.
KHarrell02 -- Kelly Harrell, "Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order, Volume 2 (1926-1929)," CD: Document DOCD-8027 (1998), with recording dates and personnel but no other information. Indexed by Robert B. Waltz.
KMM -- Richard Nevins, ed.; various artists, "Kentucky Mountain Music," CD: Yazoo 2200 (7 discs, 2003). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
KSnow1 -- Kilby Snow, "Kilby Snow: Country Songs and Tunes." LP: Asch AH 3902 (1969), probably reissued as Folkways AH 3902; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 03902 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 03902 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LastDays -- Peter Kennedy, editor, various artists, "Sea Songs and Shanties: Traditional English Sea Songs and Shanties from the Last Days of Sail." CD: Saydisc CD-SDL 405 (1994). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LC02 -- Alan Lomax, ed. (?); various artists, "Anglo-American Shanties, Lyric Songs, Dance Tunes and Spirituals." 78s: Library of Congress AFS 2 (c. 1942); LP: Library of Congress AAFS L2 (early 1950s); CS: Library of Congress AFS L2. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LC05 -- Alan Lomax, ed.; various artists, "Bahaman Songs, French Ballads and Dance Tunes, Spanish Religious Songs and Game Songs." 78s: Library of Congress AFS 5, 1943); LP: Library of Congress AFS L5 or AAFS L5 (1956, 1978; latter edition as, "Ethnic Music of French Louisiana, the Spanish Southwest and the Bahamas") CS: Library of Congress AFS L5. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LC08 -- B. A. Botkin & Alan Lomax, eds.; various artists, "Negro Work Songs and Calls." 78s: Library of Congress AFS L8 (1943); LP: Library of Congress AAFS L8 (early 1950s); CS: Library of Congress AFS L8; CD: Rounder CD 1517 (1999). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LC10 -- B. A. Botkin, ed.; various artists, "Negro Religious Songs and Services." 78s: Library of Congress AFS L10 (1943); LP: Library of Congress AAFS 10 (early 1950s); CS: Library of Congress AFS L10; CD: Rounder CD 1514 (1999). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LC12 -- Duncan Emrich, ed.; various artists, "Anglo-American Songs and Ballads." 78s: Library of Congress AFS 12 (1947); LP: Library of Congress AAFS L12 (c. 1953); CS: Library of Congress AFS L12. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LC14 -- Duncan Emrich, ed.; various artists, "Anglo-American Songs and Ballads." 78s: Library of Congress AFS L14 (1947); LP: Library of Congress AAFS 14 (c. 1953); CS: Library of Congress AFS L14. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LC26 -- Duncan Emrich, ed.; various artists, "American Sea Songs and Shanties [Vol. 1]." LP: Library of Congress AAFS L26 (1950s); CS: Library of Congress AFS L26. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LC27 -- Duncan Emrich, ed.; various artists, "American Sea Songs and Shanties [Vol. 2]." LP: Library of Congress AAFS L27 (1950s); CS: Library of Congress AFS L27. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LC28 -- Duncan Emrich, ed.; various artists, "Cowboy Songs, Ballads and Cattle Calls from Texas." LP: Library of Congress AAFS L28 (1950s); CS: Library of Congress AFS L28. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LC55 -- Helene Stratman-Thomas, ed.; various artists, "Folk Music from Wisconsin." LP: Library of Congress AAFS L55 (1960); CS: Library of Congress AFS L55. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LC56 -- E. C. Beck, ed.; various artists, "Songs of the Michigan Lumberjacks." LP: Library of Congress AAFS L56 (c. 1960); CS: Library of Congress AFS L56. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LC57 -- Bertrand H. Bronson, ed.; various artists, "Child Ballads Traditional in the United States [I]." LP: Library of Congress AAFS L57. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LC58 -- Bertrand H. Bronson, ed.; various artists, "Child Ballads Traditional in the United States [II]." LP: Library of Congress AAFS L58. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LC60 -- George Korson, ed.; various artists, "Songs and Ballads of the Bituminous Miners." LP: Library of Congress AAFS L60 (1965); CS: Library of Congress AFS L60; CD: Rounder CD 1522 (2005). Partially indexed by Paul J. Stamler. Added in version 3.5
LC61 -- Archie Green, ed.; various artists, "Railroad Songs and Ballads." LP: Library of Congress AAFS L61 (1968); CS: Library of Congress AFS L61; CD: Rounder CD 1508 (1997). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LCTreas -- Stephen Wade, ed.; various artists, "A Treasury of Library of Congress Field Recordings." CD: Rounder CD 1500 (1997). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LegendTomDula -- Sheila Clark, "The Legend of Tom Dula and other Tragic Love Ballads." LP: Folkways FTS 31110 (1986); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 31110 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 31110 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. Note: It looks, from the notes, like Sheila Clark is a revival singer; however, she is singing material collected by John R. Craig from his North Carolina family tradition, including some unique songs not recorded elsewhere to my knowledge. - PJS.
LEnglish01 -- Logan English, "Kentucky Folk Songs and Ballads." LP: Folkways FA 2136 (1957); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02136 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways 02136 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. Note: While English may in many respects be considered a revival performer, his material (at least on this recording) was learned during his childhood on a Kentucky farm, and he provides the first examples of certain songs to be found in Appalachia, so he is included here. - PJS.
LEnglish02 -- Logan English, "The Days of '49: Songs of the Gold Rush." LP: Folkways FH 5255 (1957); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 05255 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 05255 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. NOTE: English is a revival singer, but he is indexed because his repertoire includes some unique material, not apparently recorded elsewhere. - PJS.
LHiggins01 -- Lizzie Higgins, "Up and awa' wi' the Laverock." LP: Topic 12TS260. (1975). Indexed by David G. Engle. Fully indexed. Added in v. 5.3.
Lloyd01 -- A. L. Lloyd, "The Best of A. L. Lloyd." LP with historical notes: Prestige/International 13066 (no date, c. 1960). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Lloyd2 -- A. L. Lloyd, "First Person." LP with historical notes: Topic 12T118 (1966). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Lloyd3 -- A. L. Lloyd, "Classic A. L. Lloyd." CD: Fellside FECD98 (1994). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Lloyd4 -- A. L. Lloyd,"The Old Bush Songs." CD: Larrikin LRF-354-CD (1994). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Lloyd5 -- A. L. Lloyd "All for Me Grog: English Drinking Songs." EP: Topic TOP66 (1961). Indexed by Ben Schwartz. NOTE: Material also issued on Lloyd12.
Lloyd9 -- A. L. Lloyd, "Leviathan!" LP: Topic 12TS174, 1967. Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
Lloyd12 -- A. L. Lloyd "All for Me Grog: English Drinking Songs." Indexed by Ben Schwartz. LP: Riverside RLP 12-618 (1956); CD: Topic TSCD496 (1998). NOTE: Material also issued on Lloyd5.
LOlder01 -- Lawrence Older (of Middle Grove, New York), "Adirondack Songs, Ballads and Fiddle Tunes." LP, with historical notes and lyrics: Folk-Legacy GSA-15 (1963). Indexed by Robert Waltz.
Lomax41 -- Peter Kennedy and Alan Lomax, eds.: "Columbia World Library of Folk and Primitive Music: England." LP: Columbia AKL 4943 (1955) (booklet and label give title as "English Folk Songs,"). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Lomax42 -- Seamus Ennis and Alan Lomax, eds.: "Columbia World Library of Folk and Primitive Music: Ireland," LP: Columbia AKL 4941 (1955) (booklet and label give title as "Irish Folk Songs,"). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Lomax43 -- Alan Lomax,ed. "Columbia World Library of Folk and Primitive Music: Scotland." LP: Columbia AKL 4942 (1955) (booklet and label give title as "Scottish Folk Songs,", under which title it seems also to have been published independently as Columbia KL 209). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LomaxCD1700 -- Alan Lomax Collection: "The Alan Lomax Collection Sampler." CD: Rounder CD 1700 (1997). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LomaxCD1701 -- Alan Lomax Collection: "Southern Journey Vol. 1: Voices from the American South." CD: Rounder CD 1701 (1997). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LomaxCD1702 -- Alan Lomax Collection: "Southern Journey Vol. 2: Ballads and Breakdowns." CD: Rounder CD 1702 (1997). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LomaxCD1703 -- Alan Lomax Collection: "Southern Journey Vol. 3: 61 Highway Mississippi." CD: Rounder CD 1703 (1997). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LomaxCD1704 -- Alan Lomax Collection: "Southern Journey Vol. 4: Brethren, We Meet Again." CD: Rounder CD 1704 (1997). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LomaxCD1705 -- Alan Lomax Collection: "Southern Journey Vol. 5: Bad Man Ballads." CD: Rounder CD 1705 (1997). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LomaxCD1706 -- Alan Lomax Collection: "Southern Journey Vol. 6: Sheep, Sheep Don'tcha Know the Road." CD: Rounder CD 1706 (1997). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler
LomaxCD1707 -- Alan Lomax Collection: "Southern Journey Vol. 7: Ozark Frontier." CD: Rounder CD 1707 (1997). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LomaxCD1708 -- Alan Lomax Collection: "Southern Journey Vol. 8: Velvet Voices." CD: Rounder CD 1708 (1997, recorded in 1960). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
LomaxCD1712 -- Alan Lomax Collection: "Southern Journey Vol. 12: Biblical Songs and Spirituals." CD: Rounder CD 1712 (1998, recorded in 1960). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
LomaxCD1713 -- Alan Lomax Collection: "Southern Journey Vol. 13: Earliest Times - Georgia Sea Islands for Everyday Living." CD: Rounder CD 1713 (1998, recorded in 1960). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
LomaxCD1741 -- Alan Lomax Collection: "World Library of Folk and Primitive Music: England." CD: Rounder CD 1741 (1998). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LomaxCD1742 -- Seamus Ennis and Alan Lomax, editors, "Alan Lomax Collection: World Library of Folk and Primitive Music: Ireland." CD: Rounder CD 1742 (1998). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LomaxCD1743 -- Alan Lomax, editor, "Alan Lomax Collection: World Library of Folk and Primitive Music: Scotland." CD: Rounder CD 1743 (1998). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LomaxCD1822-2 -- Alan Lomax Collection: "Deep River of Song: Bahamas 1935." CD: Rounder 11661-1822-2 (1999). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LonesomeValley -- Pete Seeger, with Tom Glazer, Woody Guthrie, Cisco Houston, Bess Lomax, Baldwin Hawes, Butch Hawes, Dock Reese, Hally Wood, and Lee Hays, "Lonesome Valley." LP: Folkways FP10, FA-2010 (1951; 10"). CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02010 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH-2010 (c. 2000) (recorded 1943-1946). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LostProv1 -- Various artists, "Music from the Lost Provinces." CD: Old Hat CD-1001 (1997). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
LStewart1 -- Lucy Stewart, "Traditional Singer from Aberdeenshire, Scotland: Vol. 1 - Child Ballads." LP: Folkways FG 3519 (1961; rec. 1959-1960); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 03519 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 03519 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Lumber01 -- Edith Fowke, ed.; various artists, "Lumbering Songs from the Ontario Shanties." LP: Folkways FM 4052 (1961); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 04052 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 04052 (c. 2000). Rec. 1957-1958. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Maynard1 -- George Maynard, "Ye Subjects of England: Traditional Songs from Sussex." LP: Topic 12T286 (1976). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
MakeMe -- Frank Mare, ed., various artists, "Make Me A Cowboy Again For A Day." CS: Marimac 9106 (n.d.). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
McIntoshShouters-RingShoutOnsiteVideo -- McIntosh County Shouters, "Down Yonder with The McIntosh County Shouters." Video catalog number: gfc_2008. Indexed by Ben Schwartz. Fully indexed. Added in v. 6.7. NOTE: Video at The Walter J Brown Media Archives & Peabody Awards Collection, Media type moving image, identifier gfc_2008, recorded 1988, accessed 20 July 2023. The video is narrated by Art Rosenbaum. Lawrence McIver, Catherine Cambell, Odessa Young, Deacon Jim Crook and Dortha Skipper add commentary. The lead singer -- who "sets" most of the songs -- is Lawrence McIver. The stick man is Benjamin Reed. The shouters, who double as basers singing and clapping, are Odessda Young, Oneitha Ellison, Catherine Cambell, Thelma Ellison, Vertie McIver, Elizabeth Temple and Doretha Skipper. Catherine Cambell teaches shouting to the children. Doretha Skipper does a solo shout.
URL: https://bmac.libs.uga.edu/pawtucket2/index.php/Detail/objects/16135
McIntoshShouters-RingShoutPresentation -- McIntosh County Shouters, "McIntosh County Shouters: Gullah-Geechee Ring Shout from Georgia." (see YouTube video). Indexed by Ben Schwartz. Fully indexed. Added in v. 6.7. NOTE: Video recorded 2010, published April 12, 2011 accessed 20 July 2023. The video is of a demonstration, on stage, before an audience. The narrator is Bettye Ector. The lead singer--who "sets" most of the songs--is Freddie Palmer. The stick man is Harold Evans. L.C. Scott and Brenton Jordan are clappers who round out the basers. The shouters are Venus McIver, Alberta Sallins, Rebecca Wiley, Caroline Palmer, and Carletha Sullivan. Dennis Wiley sings "Soon I Will Be Done" solo..
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxPU5517u8c
McIntoshShouters-SpiritualsShouts -- McIntosh County Shouters, "The McIntosh County Shouters: Spirituals & Shout Songs from the Georgia Coast." Smithsonian/Folkways CD SFW 40214. Indexed by Ben Schwartz. Fully indexed. Added in v. 6.7.
McClintock01 -- Harry K. McClintock, "Haywire Mac" LP: Folkways FD 5272 (1972); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 05272 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 05272 (c. 2000). Rec. early 1950s. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
McGeeSmith1 -- Sam & Kirk McGee & Arthur Smith, "Old-Timers of the Grand Old Opry." LP: Folkways FA 2379 (1964); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02379 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 02379 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
McIntosh1 -- McIntosh County Shouters, "The McIntosh County Shouters: Slave Shout Songs from the coast of Georgia." LP: Folkways FE-4344 (1984); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 04344 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 04344 (c. 2000). Rec. 1981-1983. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Miramichi1 -- Louise Manny, ed.; various artists, "Folk Songs of the Miramichi: Lumber and River Songs from the Miramichi Folk Festival, Newcastle, New Brunswick." LP: Folkways FM 4053 (1962); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 04053 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 04053 (c. 2000). Recorded 1959. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. (Note: The title above is the full title; abbreviated versions appear in the liner notes and elsewhere. A very confusing recording in that regard.)
MJHurt01 -- Mississippi John Hurt, "1928 Session." LP: Yazoo 1065 (c. 1989). CD: Yazoo CD 1065 (n.d.). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
MJHurt02 -- Mississippi John Hurt, "1928 Recordings." CD: Columbia/Legacy CK 64986 (1996). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
MJHurt03 -- Mississippi John Hurt, "Today!" LP: Vanguard VSD-9220 (c. 1965). CD: Vanguard VMD-79220 (1987). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
MJHurt04 -- "Mississippi John Hurt - D.C. Blues Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 1." CD: Fuel 2000 Records CD 302 061 407 2 (2004 [recorded in 1963]). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
MJHurt05 -- "Mississippi John Hurt - D.C. Blues Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 2." CD: Fuel 2000 Records CD 302 061 495 2 (2005 [recorded in 1963]). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
MMacArthur01 -- Margaret MacArthur, "Folk Songs of Vermont." LP: Folkways FH 5314 (1963); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 05314 (1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 5314 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
MMOK -- John Cohen, editor, various artists, "Mountain Music of Kentucky." LP: Folkways FA-2317 (1960). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
MMOKCD -- John Cohen, editor/various artists, "Mountain Music of Kentucky." CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SF CD 40077 (1996). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. Note: This is an expanded reissue of MMOK, a 2-CD set with considerable additional material.
MREIves01 -- Edward D. "Sandy" Ives, editor, various artists, "Drive Dull Care Away -- Folksongs from Prince Edward Island." CD: Institute of Island Studies, University of Prince Edward Island (1999). CD with no notes but corresponds to entries in the Ives-DullCare book. Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
MRMHare01 -- Marie Hare, "Miramichi Songs and Ballads." CD with notes and words: Folk-Legacy FSC-9 (1962). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
MRHCreighton -- Helen Creighton, ed.; various artists, "Maritime Folk Songs." LP: Folkways FE 4307, 1962; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 04307 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 0430 (c. 2000). Rec. 1948-1954. Indexed by Ben Schwartz and Paul J. Stamler.
MSeeger01 -- Mike Seeger, "Oldtime Country Music" LP: Folkways FA 2325 (1962); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02325 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways 02325 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
MSeeger02 -- Mike Seeger, "Tipple, Loom and Rail: Songs of the Industrialization of the South." LP: Folkways FH-5273, 1966; CD-R, CS: Folkways FW-05273 (2004; recorded 1965). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. Added in version 3.5
MuBahamas2 -- Samuel B. Charters, ed., various artists, "Music of the Bahamas, Vol. II." LP: Folkways FS 3845 (1959); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 03845 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 03845 (c. 2000). Rec. 1958. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
MuSouth02 -- Horace Sprott, "Music From the South, Vol. 2: Horace Sprott 1." LP: Folkways FP 651 (1955; rec. 1954); reissued as FA 2651; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02651 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 02651 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
MuSouth03 -- Horace Sprott, "Music From the South, Vol. 3: Horace Sprott 2." LP: Folkways FP 652 (1955; rec. 1954); reissued as FA 2652; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02652 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 02652 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
MuSouth04 -- Horace Sprott, "Music From the South, Vol. 4: Horace Sprott 3" LP: Folkways FP 653 (1955; rec. 1954); reissued as FA 2653; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02653 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 02653 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
MuSouth05 -- Frederic Ramsey, Jr., ed.; various artists, "Music From the South, Vol. 5: Song, Play and Dance." LP: Folkways FP 654 (1956; rec. 1954); reissued as FA 2654; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02654 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 02654 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
MuSouth06 -- Frederic Ramsey, Jr., ed.; various artists, "Music From the South, Vol. 6: Elder Songsters 1." LP: Folkways FP 655 (1956; rec. 1954); reissued as FA 2655 and possibly as FP 2655; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02655 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 02655 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
MuSouth07 -- Frederic Ramsey, Jr., ed.; various artists "Music From the South, Vol. 7: Elder Songsters 2." LP: Folkways FP 656 (1956; rec. 1954); reissued as FA 2656 and possibly as FP 2656; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02656 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 02656 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
MuSouth09 -- Frederic Ramsey, Jr., ed.; various artists, "Music From the South, Vol. 9: Song and Worship." LP: Folkways FP 658 (1956; rec. 1954); reissued as FA 2658; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02658 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 02658 (c. 2000). The liner notes list a copyright date of 1962, but the record was in the catalog by 1958, and current Folkways catalogs assign it an issue date of 1956. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
MuSouth10 -- Frederic Ramsey, Jr., ed.; various artists, "Music From the South, Vol. 10: Been Here and Gone." LP: Folkways FP 659 (1956; rec. 1954); reissued as FA 2659; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02659 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 02659 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
MusOzarks01 -- Various artists, "Music from the Ozarks." LP: Folkways FS 3812 (1964); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 03812 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 03812 (c. 2000). Rec. 1958. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Newport59/60: Pete Seeger, O. J. Abbott, and others, "Folk Music of the Newport Folk Festival 1959-60." LP: Folkways FA 2431 (1961; rec. 1959-1960); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02431 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH-2431 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NFABest01 -- Anita Best, "Crosshanded," CD with notes: Amber Music 9804-2 (1997). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
NFABestPMorgan01 -- Anita Best and Pamela Morgan, "The Colour of Amber." CD with notes: Amber Music 9008 (1991). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
NFAGuigne01: "Recordings of songs presented in the book The Forgotten Songs of the Newfoundland Outports by Anna Guigné," You Tube (Canadian Museum of History, 2016) at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2vXDJApK3rS4fcJq1WnAd8pb2-WYjQhi (accessed January 12, 2017). Indexed by Ben Schwartz. These 26 field recordings by Kenneth Peacock are embedded in the digital edition of the book indexed as Guigne.
NFJDowney01 -- Jerome Downey, "Jerome Just One More Song." Companion CD to the book Bennett-Downey: Grace Note Publications (2012). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
NFHMacIsaac01 -- Hector MacIsaac and Jerome Downey, "A Man You Don't Meet Every Day." DVD: SeaBright Productions (2007). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
NFHMacIsaac02 -- Hector MacIsaac and Emma MacIsaac, "A Man You Don't Meet Every Day." CD: SeaBright Productions (2007). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
NFMAfAm -- Harold Courlander, ed.; various artists, "Negro Folk Music of Africa and America." LP: Folkways FP 500 (2 discs; 1951), reissued as FE 4500; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 04500 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 04500 (c. 2000). Material from USA rec. 1950. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NFMAla1 -- Harold Courlander, ed.; various artists, "Negro Folk Music of Alabama, Vol. 1: Secular Music." LP: Folkways FP 417 (1955); reissued as FE 4417; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 04417 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 04417 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NFMAla2 -- Harold Courlander, ed.; various artists, "Negro Folk Music of Alabama, Vol. II: Religious Music." LP: Folkways FP 418 (1955); reissued as FE 4418; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 04418 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 04418 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NFMAla3 -- Rich Amerson (Harold Courlander, ed.), "Negro Folk Music of Alabama, Vol. III: Rich Amerson, 1." LP: Folkways FP 471 (1956); reissued as FE 4471; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 04471 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 04471 (c. 2000). Note: Amerson's sister, Earthy Anne Coleman, appears on several tracks of this recording, but they are not identified in the liner notes. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NFMAla4 -- Rich Amerson, "Negro Folk Music of Alabama, Vol. 4: Rich Amerson 2." LP: Folkways FP 472 (1955); reissued as FE 4417; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 04472 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 04472 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NFMAla5 -- Harold Courlander, ed.; various artists, "Negro Folk Music of Alabama, Vol. V: Spirituals." LP: Folkways FP 473 (1956); reissued as FE 4473; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 04473 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 04473 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NFMAla6 -- Harold Courlander, ed.; various artists, "Negro Folk Music of Alabama, Vol. VI: Spirituals." LP: Folkways FP 474 (1956); reissued as FE 4474; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 04474 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 04474 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NFMLeach -- MacEdward Leach, editor, various artists, "Songs from the Out-Ports of Newfoundland." LP with notes and words: Folkways FE-4075 (1966). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
NFKPeacock -- Ken Peacock, "Songs and Ballads of Newfoundland." LP with notes and words: Folkways FG-3505 (1956). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
NFOBlondahl01 -- Omar Blondahl, "Down to the Sea Again." LP with cover notes: Rodeo Records RLP-7 (1956). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
NFOBlondahl02 -- Omar Blondahl, "The Roving Newfoundlander." Rodeo Records Banff RBS-1142 (1959). LP without notes. Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
NFOBlondahl03 -- Omar Blondahl, "Songs of Sea and Shore." Arc Records A-537 (1959). LP without notes. Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
NFOBlondahl04 -- Omar Blondahl, "Once Again for Newfoundland." Melbourne AMLP 4007 (1964). LP without notes. Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
NFOBlondahl05 -- Omar Blondahl, "16 Songs of Newfoundland." Rodeo Records RBS-1231 (n.d.). LP without notes. Indexed by Ben Schwartz. These are apparently all reissued cuts.
NFOBlondahl06 -- Omar Blondahl, "The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland." LP: Banff Records RBS 1173. Indexed by Robert B. Waltz. Partially indexed. Added in v. 6.4.
NLCR01 -- New Lost City Ramblers, "The New Lost City Ramblers." LP: Folkways FA-2396 (1958); Cass/CD: Smithsonian/Folkways F-2396. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NLCR02 -- New Lost City Ramblers, "The New Lost City Ramblers, Vol. 2." LP: Folkways FA-2397 (1960); Cass/CD: Smithsonian/Folkways F-2397. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NLCR03 -- New Lost City Ramblers, "The New Lost City Ramblers, Vol. 3." LP: Folkways FA-2398 (1961); Cass/CD: Smithsonian/Folkways F-2398. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NLCR04 -- New Lost City Ramblers, "The New Lost City Ramblers, Vol. 4." LP: Folkways FA-2399 (1962); Cass/CD: Smithsonian/Folkways F-2399. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NLCR05 -- New Lost City Ramblers, "The New Lost City Ramblers, Vol. 5." LP: Folkways FA-2395 (1963); Cass/CD: Smithsonian/Folkways F-2395. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NLCR06 -- New Lost City Ramblers, "Gone to the Country." LP: Folkways FA-2491 (1963); Cass/CD: Smithsonian/Folkways F-2491. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NLCR07 -- New Lost City Ramblers, "String Band Instrumentals." LP: Folkways FA-2492 (1964); Cass/CD: Smithsonian/Folkways F-2492. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NLCR08 -- New Lost City Ramblers, "American Moonshine and Prohibition Songs." LP: Folkways FH-5263 (1962); Cass/CD: Smithsonian/Folkways F-5263. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler
NLCR09 -- New Lost City Ramblers, "Songs from the Depression." LP: Folkways FH-5264 (1959); Cass/CD: Smithsonian/Folkways F-5264. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NLCR10 -- New Lost City Ramblers, "Old-Timey Songs for Children." LP: Folkways FC-7064 (1959); Cass/CD: Smithsonian/Folkways F-7064. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NLCR11 -- New Lost City Ramblers, "Old-Timey Music." LP: Disc D-102 (n.d.). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NLCR12 -- "Tom Paley, Mike Seeger and John Cohen Sing Songs of the New Lost City Ramblers." LP: Aravel AB-1005 (c. 1962); Cass/CD: Smithsonian/Folkways F-2494. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. Note: This recording incorporates several cuts from previously released recordings on Folkways, plus several new cuts, including re-recordings of previously-released material. I've sorted it out based on information from Mike Seeger. - PJS
NLCR13 -- New Lost City Ramblers, "Rural Delivery #1." LP: Folkways FA-2496 (1964); Cass/CD: Smithsonian/Folkways F-2496. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NLCR14 -- New Lost City Ramblers, "Remembrance of Things to Come." LP: Folkways FTS-31035 (recorded 1966, issued 1973); Cass/CD: Smithsonian/Folkways F-31055. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NLCR16 -- New Lost City Ramblers, "20 Years/Concert Performances." LP: Flying Fish 102 (c. 1978). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NLCRCD1 -- New Lost City Ramblers, "Vol. I: The Early Years, 1958-1962." CD/Cass with historical notes: Smithsonian/Folkways SF-40036 (1991). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NLCRCD2 -- New Lost City Ramblers, "Vol II, 1963-1973: Out Standing In Their Field." CD/Cass with historical notes: Smithsonian/Folkways SF-40040 (1993). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NovaScotia1 -- Helen Creighton, ed.; various artists, "Folk Music from Nova Scotia." LP: Folkways FM 4006 (1956; reissued 1964); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 04006 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 04006 (c. 2000). Indexed (independently -- sorry, guys) by Paul J. Stamler and Ben Schwartz.
NPCWork -- "Negro Prison Camp Work Songs." LP: Folkways FP475 (1956); reissued as FE 4476; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 04476 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 04476 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
NZSongYngCntry -- Various artists, "Song of a Young Country: New Zealand Folksongs." Double LP: Kiwi SLC-101/102, c. 1972. Indexed by Robert B. Waltz. All cuts are by revival singers, but this is the companion recording to the book by Colquhoun, and often the only recording of the songs involved; it is indexed on that basis.
OBanks1 -- Karen G. Helms, ed.; various artists, "Music of the North Carolina Outer Banks." LP: Folkways FS 3848 (1977); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 03848 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 03848 (c. 2000). Rec. 1973-1976. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Ohrlin01 -- Glenn Ohrlin, "Cowboy Songs." LP: Philo PH 1017, 1974. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
OldHarp01 -- Sidney Robertson Cowell, ed., Old Harp Singers of Eastern Tennessee, "Old Harp Singing" LP: Folkways FP56 (1951), later issued as FA 2356; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02356 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 02356 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
OldLove -- Peter Gott and John Cohen (eds.): "Old Love Songs and Ballads from the Big Laurel, North Carolina." LP, with notes and lyrics: Folkways FA-2309 (1964); Cassette: Folkways F-2309 (n.d.). Artists include Cas Wallin (misspelled "Cass" on the record and in notes), Lee Wallin, Burzilla Wallin, and Dillard Chandler. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
OldTrad1 -- Mike Yates, ed., various artists, "Appalachia: The Old Traditions, vol. 1." LP: Home-Made Music LP001 (n.d.; rec. 1979-1980). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
OldTrad2 -- Mike Yates, ed., various artists, "Appalachia: The Old Traditions, vol. 2." LP: Home-Made Music LP002 (n.d.; rec. 1979-1980, 1983). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
ONEFowke01 -- Edith Fowke, ed;, various artists, "Ontario Ballads and Folksongs." LP: Prestige International INT 25014 (1962). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
Ontario1 -- Edith Fowke, ed.; various artists, "Folk Songs of Ontario" LP: Folkways FM 4005 (1958); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 04005 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 04005 (c. 2000). Rec. 1956-1958. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeacockCDROM -- "Kenneth Peacock's Songs of the Newfoundland Outports," SingSong CDROM SS 0305 (2001). Indexed by Ben Schwartz. See discussion in the Ballad Index Bibliography.
Persis1 -- Eric Davidson & Paul Newman, eds.; various artists, "Ballads and Songs of the Blue Ridge Mountains: Persistence and Change." LP: Asch AH 3831 (1968), probably reissued as Folkways AH 3831; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 03831 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 03831 (c. 2000). Rec. mid-1960s. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger01 -- Pete Seeger, and Chorus; also w. Almanac Singers, "Talking Union." LP: Folkways FP85/1, FH 5285 (1955); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 05285 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH-5285 (c. 2000). This incorporates Almanac04, recorded 1941, plus additional material recorded 1955. While the record cover simply indicates "Pete Seeger and Chorus" for Side 1, discographers have identified the group as the Song Swappers, an informal singing group including Erik Darling and Mary Travers. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger02 -- Pete Seeger, "Darling Corey." LP: Folkways FP3, FA 2003 (1950, 10"). This recording was reissued, along with PeteSeeger06, as PeteSeegerCD01. Some of the material was recorded 1947. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger03 -- Pete Seeger, "American Folksongs for Childre.n" 45: Folkways EPC1-3 (1953; extended-play 45s); LP: Folkways FP701, FW7001, FC 7601, FTS 31501 (rec. 1953); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways SF 45020 (1990); CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SF 45020 (1990). Also reissued on PeteSeegerCD03, along with PeteSeeger33. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger04 -- Pete Seeger, "The Pete Seeger Sampler." LP: Folkways FP43, FA 2043 (1954, 10"); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02043 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 2043 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger05 -- Pete Seeger with the Hooteneers, "Sing Out! Hootenanny." LP: Folkways FN 2513; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02513; CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 2513. The date on this is uncertain; the Dunaway discography gives 1959, while the Smithsonian/Folkways catalog says 1963. In any case, the recordings seem to date from the early to mid 1950s. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger06 -- Pete Seeger, "Goofing-Off Suite." LP: Folkways FP43/2 (1955, 10"), FA 2045 (1962, 10"). This album was reissued, along with PeteSeeger02, as PeteSeegerCD01. The reissue and the Dunaway discography date the original as 1954, but the Smithsonian/Folkways catalog and the 1962 pressing both say 1955. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger07 -- Pete Seeger, "Frontier Ballads." Two 10" LPs: Folkways FP5003 (c. 1954) CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 05003 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 5003 (c. 2000). This incorporates PeteSeeger07a and PeteSeeger07b in their entirety. Some of this material was also issued on AmHist1. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger07a -- Pete Seeger, "Frontier Ballads, Vol. 1." LP: Folkways FP48/5, FA-2175 (1954, 10"). This is included in PeteSeeger07, along with Vol. 2. Some of this material was also issued on AmHist1. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger07b -- Pete Seeger, "Frontier Ballads, Vol. 2." LP: Folkways FP48/6 FA-2176 (1954, 10"). This is included in PeteSeeger07, along with Vol. 1. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger08 -- Pete Seeger, "Birds, Beasts, Bugs and Little Fishes." LP: Folkways FP710, FP 7610 (1954, 10"), Folkways FC 7610 (early 1960s, 10"); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways SF-45021 (1991); CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SF-45021 (1991). This album was also issued in a 12" pressing, probably in the late 1960s. Note: The label and Dunaway's discography give a date of 1954; the jacket and later CD reissue (PeteSeegerCD02) give 1955. From personal memory I vote for 1954. This was reissued, along with PeteSeeger09, as PeteSeegerCD02. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger09 -- Pete Seeger, "Birds, Beasts, Bugs and Bigger Fishes." LP: Folkways FP711, FP 7611 (1954), Folkways FC 7611 (1960s); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways SF-45022 (1991); CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SF-45022 (1991). See date note for PeteSeeger08. This was reissued, along with PeteSeeger08, as PeteSeegerCD02. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger10 -- Pete Seeger, "Folksongs of Four Continents." 10" LP: Folkways FP911, FW 6911 (1955); despite Smithsonian/Folkways' policy of keeping all recordings in print, this does not seem to have been issued on cassette or CD-R. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger11 -- Pete Seeger w. Erik Darling & the Song Swappers, "Camp Songs." 10" LP: Folkways FP728 (1955), 10" LP: Folkways/Scholastic SC7628 (1959, rec. 1955); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 07628 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 7628 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger12 -- Pete Seeger, "With Voices Together We Sing." LP: Folkways FP-85/2, FA 2452 (1956); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02452 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 2452 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger13 -- Pete Seeger, "American Industrial Ballads." LP: Folkways FH 5251 (1956); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways SF 40058 (1992); CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SF 40058 (1992). Most of this material was also issued on AmHist1 or AmHist2. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger14 -- Pete Seeger, "Love Songs for Friends and Foes." LP: Folkways FP85/3, FA 2453 (1956); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02453; CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 2453. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger15 -- Pete Seeger, "Sing Out With Pete!" LP: Folkways FA 2455 (1961; rec. 1956-1961); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02455 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 2455 (c. 2000). Note: On two cuts Seeger is accompanied by Memphis Slim, Willie Dixon, Big Bill Broonzy, & Bill McAdoo, but as the rest of the album is solo I've called it a Seeger disc. - PJS. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger16 -- Pete Seeger, "Pete Seeger Sings American Ballads." LP: Folkways FA 2319 (1957); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02319 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH-2319 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger17 -- Pete Seeger, "American Favorite Ballads." LP: Folkways FA 2320 (1957); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02320 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH-2320 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger18 -- Pete Seeger, "American Favorite Ballads, Vol. 2." LP: Folkways FA 2321 (1958 or 1959); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02321 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH-2321 (c. 2000). Note: The Dunaway discography gives, "Feb., 1959" as the date, but Folkways's catalog lists 1958. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger19 -- Pete Seeger, "Gazette with Pete Seeger, Vol. 1." LP: Folkways FN 2501 (1958); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02501 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH-2501 (c. 2000). Some of this material was also issued on AmHist1 or AmHist2. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger20 -- Pete Seeger, "Sleep Time." LP: Folkways FC 7525 (1958); reissued as "Abiyoyo and Other Story Songs for Children"; LP: Folkways FTS 31500 (1967); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways SF-45001 (1989); CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SF-CD 45001 (1989). The cassette and CD use the "Abiyoyo" title. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger21 -- Pete Seeger, "Song and Play Time." LP: Folkways FC 7526 (1958); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways SF-45023 (1990); CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SF-CD 45023 (1990). The Dunaway discography lists the date on this as 1958, while the catalog lists 1960. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger22 -- Pete Seeger w. Rev. Larry Eisenberg & Mika Seeger, "American Playparties." LP: Folkways FC 7604 (1959); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 07604 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH-7604. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger23 -- Pete Seeger, "Folk Songs for Young People." LP: Folkways FC 7352 (1959); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways SF-45024 (1990); CD: Smithsonian/Folkway SF-CD 45024 (1990). One track from this disc appears on AmHist1. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger24 -- Pete Seeger, "American Favorite Ballads, Vol. 3." LP: Folkways FA 2322 (1960, rec. 1959); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02322 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH-2322 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger25 -- Pete Seeger with Frank Hamilton, "Nonesuch and Other Tunes." LP: Folkways FA 2439 (1959); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02439 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH-2439 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger26 -- Pete Seeger with Memphis Slim [Peter Chatmon] and Willie Dixon, "Pete Seeger at the Village Gate with Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon - Vol. 1." LP: Folkways FA 2450 (1960); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02450 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH-02450 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger27 -- Pete Seeger, with Memphis Slim [Peter Chatmon] and Willie Dixon, "Pete Seeger at the Village Gate, Vol. 2." LP: Folkways FA-2451 (1962; rec. 1960); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02451 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH-2451 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger28 -- Pete Seeger with Bill McAdoo, "Songs of the Civil War." LP: Folkways FH 5717 (1960); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 05717 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH-5717 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger29 -- Pete Seeger, "Champlain Valley Songs." LP: Folkways FH 5210 (1960); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 05210 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 5210 (c. 2000). All material from the Marjorie L. Porter collection of North Country folklore. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger30 -- Pete Seeger, "The Rainbow Quest." LP: Folkways FA 2454 (1960); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02454 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 2454 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger31 -- Pete Seeger, "American Favorite Ballads, Vol. 4." LP: Folkways FA 2323 (1961); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02323 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 02323 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger32 -- Pete Seeger, "American Favorite Ballads, Vol. 5." LP: Folkways FA 2445 (1962); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02445 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 2445 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger33 -- Pete Seeger, "American Game and Activity Songs for Children." LP: Folkways FC 7674 (1962); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways SFW 45025 (1990); CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SFW CD 45025 (1990). Also reissued on PeteSeegerCD03, along with PeteSeeger03. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger34 -- Pete Seeger, "The Twelve-String Guitar as Played by Leadbelly" [instruction record]. LP: Folkways FI 8371 (two discs; 1962); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 08371 (two tapes; c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FI 8371 (two discs; c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger35 -- Pete Seeger, "Broadside Ballads, Vol. 2." LP: Folkways F_5302 (1963); Broadside [publ. by Folkways] 302 (1965); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 05302 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 5302 (c. 2000). Some of this material was also issued on PeteSeeger36. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger36 -- Pete Seeger, "Little Boxes and Other Broadsides." LP: Verve-Folkways FV-9020 (mono, 1966), FVS-9020 (stereo, 1966). Other than the five songs culled from PeteSeeger35, this material doesn't seem to have been reissued by Smithsonian/Folkways. Dunaway dates this as 1963, but from personal memory the Verve-Folkways combination didn't begin publishing recordings until 1966, so I date it from then. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger37 -- Pete Seeger (Text by Scholem Asch), "The Story of the Nativity." LP: Folkways FT 35001 (two discs; 1968; rec. 1963-1964); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 35001 (two tapes; c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 35001 (c. 2000). This material was reissued as part of PeteSeeger41. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger38 -- Pete Seeger, "Broadsides." LP: Folkways FA 2436 (1964); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02436 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 2436 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger39 -- Pete Seeger, "Songs of Struggle and Protest, 1930-1950." LP: Folkways FH 5233 (1959; reissued 1963?); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 05233 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 5233. Some of the material was reissued on PeteSeeger43; some of the material may have been issued on previous recordings. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger40 -- Pete Seeger, "God Bless the Grass." LP: Columbia CL 2432 (mono, 1966), CS 9232 (stereo, 1966); Folkways 37232 (1982); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 37232 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 37232 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger41 -- Pete Seeger, "Pete Seeger Sings Woody Guthrie." LP: Folkways FTS 31002 (rechannelled stereo, 1967; probably recorded mid- to late-1950s); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 31002 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 31002 (c. 2000). I suspect this recording consists mostly of previously-issued material - PJS. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger42 -- Pete Seeger, "Traditional Christmas Carols." LP: Folkways FAS 32311 (1967); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways SFW-40024 (1989); CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SFW CD-40024 (1989). This incorporates material from PeteSeeger37. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger43 -- Pete Seeger, "Pete Seeger Sings Leadbelly." LP: Folkways FTS 31022 (rechannelled stereo; 1968; probably recorded mid- to late-1950s); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 31022 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 31022 (c. 2000). I suspect this recording consists mostly of previously-issued material - PJS. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger44 -- Pete Seeger, "Wimoweh and Other Songs of Freedom and Protest." LP: Folkways FT-31018 (rechannelled stereo, 1968); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 31018 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 31018 (c. 2000). As far as I can tell, all of the material is taken from previous recordings. Dunaway calls this a reissue of PeteSeeger39, but in fact it only contains a couple of tracks from that recording - PJS. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger45 -- Pete Seeger, "Banks of Marble." LP: Folkways FTS 31040 (1974); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 31040 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 31040 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger46 -- Pete Seeger with Ed Renehan, "Fifty Sail on Newburgh Bay." LP: Folkways FH 5257 (1976); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 05257 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 5257 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger47 -- Pete Seeger, "Sing Along! Live at Sanders Theater, 1980." LP: Folkways FXM 6055 or F-36055 (2 discs, 1980); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways SF40027/28 (2 tapes, 1992); CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SFW-CD-40027/28 (2 discs, 1992). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeeger48 -- Pete Seeger, "If I Had a Hammer: Songs of Hope and Struggle." CS: Smithsonian/Folkways SFW 40096 (1998); CD: SFW CD 40096 (1998). Most of the material on this disc has been issued previously. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeegerCD01 -- Pete Seeger, "Darling Corey and Goofing-Off Suite." CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SF 40018 (1993); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways SF 40018 (1993). This is a combined reissue of PeteSeeger02 and PeteSeeger06. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeegerCD02 -- Pete Seeger, "Birds, Beasts, Bugs & Fishes." CS: Smithsonian/Folkways SF 45039 (1998); CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SF 45039 (1998). This is a combined reissue of PeteSeeger08 and PeteSeeger09. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PeteSeegerCD03 -- Pete Seeger, "American Folk, Game and Activity Songs for Children." CS: Smithsonian/Folkways SFW 45056 (2000). CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SFW CD 45056 (2000). This disc is a reissue of PeteSeeger03, "American Folksongs for Children" (rec. 1953), and PeteSeeger37, "American Game and Activity Songs for Children" (rec. 1962). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PinkAnd1 -- Pink Anderson, "Carolina Medicine Show Hokum and Blues with Baby Tate." LP: Folkways FS 3588 (1984); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 03588 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 03588 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Piotr-Archive -- Derek Piotr, "Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive." Indexed by Robert B. Waltz. Partially indexed. Added in v. 6.7. NOTE: An online archive rather than something that exists as a specific disc. The Piotr archive is quite large and diverse. Most of the items are fragments, some recorded under conditions so bad that I can't even tell what the song was. Others are too short to identify, or are not in English and have not been transcribed. Others are instrumentals. Others are stories rather than songs. Some were written by the informants. And some are just too hard to identify without a transcript. So the archive has not been fully indexed. But most of the identifiable songs are here. It should be noted that a great many of the informants clearly learned their songs from pop folk recordings. I have noted these, in the more egregious cases, but have not always excluded the recordings, and I haven't always examined the texts in detail. But the whole archive should probably have some label along the lines of "Provenance: Dubious" Some of the cuts, such as those by Judy Cook and Tom Hanford, are performed well enough that they could have been used as commercial recordings. Some are from very high-quality sources, such as Rick Ward or the grandchildren of the great informant Pearl Jacobs Borusky. Some... are so off-pitch, or have so much recording noise, as to be hard to listen to. But the collection does give some idea of what songs are still in some sort of oral tradition, so it is indexed.
URL: https://fieldwork-archive.com/indextitle.html
Proffitt03 -- Frank Proffitt, "Frank Proffitt Sings Folk Songs." LP: Folkways FA 2360 (1962); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02360 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 2360 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
PSteele01 -- Pete Steele [Ed Kahn, ed.], "Banjo Tunes and Songs." LP: Folkways FS 3828 (1958); CD: Smithsonian/Folkways 03828 (1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 3828 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler
Poacher1 -- Cyril Poacher, "The Broomfield Wager." LP: Topic 12TS252 (1975). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler
Poplin01 -- Poplin Family, "The Poplin Family of Sumter, South Carolina." LP: Folkways FA 2306 (1963); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02306 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways 02306 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Protobilly -- Henry H. Sapoznik, Dick Spottswood and David Giovannoni, editors, various artists, "Protobilly: The Minstrel & Tin Pan Alley DNA of Country Music 1892-2017." CD: JSP Records JSPS202 (2019, 3 CDs). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Pubs1 -- Ralph Rinzler, ed.; various artists "Irish Music in London Pubs." LP: Folkways FG 3575 (1965); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 03575 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 03575 (c. 2000). Recordings made 1957-1959. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Reeds01 -- Ola Belle & Bud Reed, "All In One Evening." LP: Folkways FA 2329 (1978; rec. 1977); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02329 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways 02329 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
ReedWard01 -- Dock Reed & Vera Hall Ward, "Spirituals." LP: Folkways FP38 (1953), later issued as FA 2038; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02038 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways 02038 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
RingGames1 -- Harold Courlander, ed.; various artists, "Ring Games: Line Games and Play Party Songs of Alabama." LP: Folkways FC 704 (10", 1953; title may have been "Alabama Ring Games"); reissued as FC 7004; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 07004 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 07004 (c. 2000). Rec. early 1950s. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Ritchie01 -- Jean Ritchie, "British Traditional Ballads (Child Ballads) in the Southern Mountains, Vol. 1." LP: Folkways FA 2301 (1961); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02301 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways 02301 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Ritchie02 -- Jean Ritchie, "British Traditional Ballads (Child Ballads) in the Southern Mountains, Vol. 2." LP: Folkways FA 2302 (1961); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02302 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways 02302 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Ritchie03 -- Ritchie Family, "The Ritchie Family of Kentucky." LP: Folkways FA 2316 (1958); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02316 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways 02316 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
RitchieWatson1 -- Jean Ritchie & Doc Watson, "Jean Ritchie and Doc Watson at Folk City." LP: Folkways FA 2426 (1963). The recordings on the LP were reissued, with additional material, on RitchieWatsonCD1. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
RitchieWatsonCD1 -- Jean Ritchie & Doc Watson, "Jean Ritchie and Doc Watson at Folk City." CD, CS: Smithsonian/Folkways SF 40005 (1990). This is a reissue of RitchieWatson1, with additional, previously unreleased material. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
RoughWays1 -- Richard Nevins, ed.; various artists, "My Rough and Rowdy Ways, Vol. 1." CD: Yazoo 2039 (1998). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
RoughWays2 -- Richard Nevins, ed.; various artists, "My Rough and Rowdy Ways, Vol. 2." CD: Yazoo 2040 (1998). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Ruckus1 -- Richard Nevins, Sherwin Dunner & Don Kent, eds.; various artists, "Ruckus Juice & Chittlins" CD: Yazoo 2032 (1998). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Saskatch01 -- Barbara Cass-Beggs, ed.; various artists, "Folksongs of Saskatchewan." LP: Folkways FE 4312 (1963); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 04312 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 04312 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
SaskMan1 -- Loewen Orchestra, "Songs and Ballads of Northern Saskatchewan & Northern Manitoba." LP: Folkways FW 8764, 1960; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 08764 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 08764 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. Note: This recording is mostly newly-composed songs.
SCDChapman01 -- Daisy Chapman, "Ythanside." CD with notes: Musical Traditions Records MTCD308 (2007). Indexed by Ben Schwartz. Added in version 4.2.
SCleveland01 -- Sara Cleveland (of Brant Lake, New York), "Ballads and Songs of the Upper Hudson Valley." LP, with song lyrics and historical notes: Folk-Legacy FSA-33 (1968). Indexed by Robert B. Waltz.
SCMacCollSeeger01 -- Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger, "Classic Scots Ballads." LP with notes: Tradition TLP-1015 (1961). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
SCStewartsBlair01 -- Belle, Sheila, and Cathie Stewart, "The Stewarts of Blair." LP with lyric sheets: Lismor LIFL 7010. Indexed by Robert B. Waltz.
SeaIslFF1 -- Moving Star Hall Singers, "Sea Island Folk Festival." LP: Folkways FS 3841 (1965). Rec. c. 1963. Some of the material on this LP is available on BeenStormCD1. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
SeegerTerry -- Pete Seeger & Sonny Terry [pseud., Saunders Terrell], "Pete Seeger and Sonny Terry: Recorded at their Carnegie Hall Concert." LP: Folkways FA 2412 (1958); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02412 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH-2412 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Selma -- Pete Seeger, Len Chandler & others, "WNEW's Story of Selma." LP: Folkways FH 5595 (1965); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 05595 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 5595 (c. 2000). Documentary recording of songs sung on the civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Ala., 1965. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
SingFreeCD -- Guy & Candie Carawan, ed.; various artists, "Sing for Freedom." CD: Smithsonian/Folkways CD SF 40032, 1990. LP: Folkways FD-5488, 1964; CS, CD-R: Folkways FW-05488. Note: the CD incorporates a good deal of material that is not on the earlier issues, and omits material that is on them; the CD is the issue indexed here. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. Added in version 3.5
SLarner02 -- Sam Larner, "Now is the Time for Fishing." LP: Folkways FG 3507 (1961); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 03507 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 03507 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Steiner01 -- Marge Steiner, "Homage." CD (2013). To order, contact Marge Steiner at mailto:msteiner@indiana.edu. Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
Stonemans01 -- Stoneman Family, "Old Time Tunes from the South." LP: Folkways FA 2315 (1957); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02315 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways 02315 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
StuffDreams1 -- Richard Nevins, ed.; various artists, "The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of." CD: Yazoo 2202 (2 discs, 2006). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
StuffDreams2 -- various artists, "The Return of The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of." CD: Yazoo 2203 (2012). Indexed by Ben Schwartz. Added in version 5.2.
Thieme01 -- Art Thieme, "Outright Bold-Faced Lies." LP: Kicking Mule 150 (1977). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Thieme02 -- Art Thieme, "Songs from the Heartland." LP: Kicking Mule 148 (1980). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Thieme03 -- Art Thieme, "That's the Ticket!" LP: Folk-Legacy FSI-90 (1983); CS: Folk-Legacy C-90 (1983). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Thieme04 -- Art Thieme, "On the Wilderness Road." LP: Folk-Legacy FSI-105 (1986); CS: Folk-Legacy C-105 (1986). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Thieme05 -- Art Thieme, "On the River." CS: self-published, no number (1988). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Thieme06 -- Art Thieme, "The Older I Get, The Better I Was." CD: Waterbug WBG 0045 (1998). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
TimesAint01 -- Richard Nevins, ed.; various artists, "Times Ain't Like They Used to Be, Vol. 1." CD: Yazoo 2028 (1997). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
TimesAint02 -- Richard Nevins, ed.; various artists, "Times Ain't Like They Used to Be, Vol. 2." CD: Yazoo 2029 (1997). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
TimesAint03 -- Richard Nevins, ed.; various artists, "Times Ain't Like They Used to Be, Vol. 3." CD: Yazoo 2047 (1999). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
TimesAint04 -- Richard Nevins, ed.; various artists, "Times Ain't Like They Used to Be, Vol. 4." CD: Yazoo 2048 (1999). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
TimesAint05 -- Richard Nevins, ed.; various artists, "Times Ain't Like They Used to Be, Vol. 5." CD: Yazoo 2063 (2002). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
TimesAint06 -- Richard Nevins, ed.; various artists, "Times Ain't Like They Used to Be, Vol. 6." CD: Yazoo 2064 (2002). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
TradIre01 -- Samuel B. Charters, ed.; various artists, "Traditional Music of Ireland, Vol. 1: The Older Traditions of Connemara and Clare." LP: Folkways FW 8781 (1963); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 08781 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 08781 (c. 2000). Rec. 1960. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
TradIre02 -- Samuel B. Charters, ed.; various artists, "Traditional Music of Ireland, Vol. 2: Songs and Dances from Down, Kerry, and Clare." LP: Folkways FW 8781 (1963); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 08781 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 08781 (c. 2000). Rec. 1960. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Triggs1 -- Stanley G. Triggs, "Bunkhouse and Forecastle Songs of the Northwest." LP: Folkways FG 3569 (1961); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 03569 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 03569 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
TWales1 -- Tony Wales, "Sussex Folk Songs and Ballads." LP: Folkways FG 3515 (1957); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 03515 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 03515 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. Note: Wales is a revival performer who states forthrightly that the songs on this album are "sung not, I admit, in the traditional style." I index him nonetheless, as he offers some interesting family-sourced variants and local material, but researchers are cautioned not to mistake his performances for the traditional style of the region. - PJS.
Unexp1 -- Mack McCormick, ed., various unidentified Texas, New York and British artists, "The Unexpurgated Folk Songs of Men." LP: No record company name listed; the label simply says "Copyright, 1960, by Mack McCormick". There is no album number either, but the masters have "UFOM-1" and "UFOM-2" scratched into them. Recorded 1959, in Texas. The graphic arts work looks like Folkways, but Jeff Place, archivist for Smithsonian/Folkways, has no information about it; rumor has it Chris Strachwitz of Arhoolie Records helped put it out, and that one of the singers was John A. Lomax, Jr. The record has acquired a considerable underground reputation over the years. - PJS. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
USBallinsloeFair -- Mick Moloney, notes; various artists, "Ballinasloe Fair: Early Recordings of Irish Music in America." CD with notes: Traditional Crossroads CD 4284 (1998). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
USChartersHeroes -- Various artists, "Searching for Secret Heroes." CD/DVD: Document DODVD-32-20-24 (2020). Indexed by Ben Schwartz. Added in version 5.2.
NOTE: This is a DVD/CD package. A 77 minute DVD, "Searching for Secret Heroes," includes a 22 minute movie, "The Blues" -- created by Sam and Ann Charters in 1962 -- and a documentary in which Sam and Ann Charters talk about making the movie. The CD seems like a throw-in by Document: the tracks are not labeled and the quality is not good, except for some of the "bonus" tracks copied from old 78s. If you buy this package you are buying it for the DVD. If you just want the sound track, it is available on "The Blues -- Music from the Documentary Film: By Sam Charters," Smithsonian-Folkways FW ASCH101 (1967, 2007). From snatches I have heard, I think the quality of both CDs is about the same. There are songs on each CD not on the other. Neither set of liner notes includes words.
USFlorida01: Various artists, "Drop On Down In Florida: Field Recordings of African American Traditional Music 1977-1980." CD: Dust-to_Digital CD DTD-24 (2012). Indexed by Ben Schwartz. Note: USFlorida01 is a 2-CD album. CD1 has secular recordings and CD2 has sacred recordings. The CDs come with a 231 page hard-cover book of liner notes. The notes include information about the "Drop on Down in Florida" project, the singers, and the singing communities. Notes for each song include the words and commentary as well as references and related recordings.
USMenhaden01: "Won't You Help Me to Raise 'Em." CD: Global Village (1990). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
USMenhaden02: "2008 Maritime Festival -- The Northern Neck Chantey Singers." Digital recording: YouTube (William Strauss, 2009) at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MeYhAJXKdQ&index=6&list=PLKcXlEBfAnZtDyhaC73sfJYiQGT42NHpA (accessed November 12, 2016). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
An article that can be considered a stand-in for USMenhaden02 liner notes is Harold Anderson, "Spotlight on Culture: Menhaden Chanteys -- An African American Maritime Legacy" in Maryland Marine Notes, Vol 14, No 1 (Jan-Feb 2000), available at http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/maryland-marine-notes-archive (accessed November 12, 2016). - BS
USMississippi01: "Voices of Mississippi: Artists and Musicians Documented by William Ferris." 3-CD set: Dust-to-Digital DTD-53 (2018). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
USMississippi01 is a 3-CD album. CD1 has blues recordings, CD2 has gospel recordings, and CD3 has recordings of stories. There is a DVD of films taken by William Ferris. The CDs come with a 119 page hard-cover book of liner notes. The notes include a biography of William Ferris by Scott Barretta and an introduction to the blues and gospel recordings by David Evans. Notes for each song include the words and commentary. - BS
USPrayingBands01 -- Various Artists, "On One Accord: Singing and Praying Bands of Tidewater Maryland and Delaware." Global Village CD 225. Indexed by Ben Schwartz. Fully indexed. Added in v. 6.7.
USSeaIsland01 -- Moving Star Hall Singers, "Sea Island Folk Festival." LP: Folkways FS 3841 (1964); CD with notes: Smithsonian/Folkways FS 3841 (2007). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
USSeaIsland02 -- "Guy and Candie Carawan Collection #20008." MP3 album: Southern Folklife Collection, Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (recorded 1964). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
USSeaIsland03 -- "St. Helena Island - Gullah, The Voice of an Island." CD: Athenaeum Press at Coastal Carolina University (2014). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
USSeaIsland04 -- "Songs uv dee Gullah Pee'puls by the Gullah Kinfolk." CD: Maxx Marketing 100002 (2008). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
USWarnerColl01 -- Various Artists, "Her Bright Smile Haunts Me Still: The Warner Collection, Volume 1." CD with notes: Appleseed 1035 (2000). Indexed by Robert B. Waltz.
This recording consists of 50-odd field recordings from a wide variety of (American) informants, many recorded using very ancient technologies; many are excerpts (often because the technology the Warners were using at the time only allowed them to tape very short segments). Its primary use is perhaps as a supplement to the Warner book, which in many instances has fuller lyrics.
USWMcTell01 -- "Blind Willie McTell - Library of Congress Recordings - 1940." CD: Document Records BCD-6001 (2007). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
VaWork -- Glenn Hinson, ed.; various artists; "Virginia Traditions: Virginia Work Songs." LP: Blue Ridge Institute (1983); CD: Global Village CD 1007 (1997); Smithsonian Folkways CD BRI00007 (2013). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
VocalQ2 -- Johnny Parth, ed.; various artists, "Vocal Quartets -- Vol. 2: D/E/F/G." CD: Document DOCD-5538 (1997). Rec. 1929-1932. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Voice01-Voice20:
CDs with notes and text. All recordings are indexed by Ben Schwartz. Voice09 (TSCD 659) and Voice19 (TSCD 669) are solely instrumentals and are not indexed).
Each CD comes with a booklet with the complete text of each song and a nice biography of each performer on the disc. While there are brief comments on the songs I didn't often find them useful (so, you may note, these notes are not often quoted here). Fortunately, anyone listening to, or just considering buying, any or all of the CD's has a terrific resource provided by Musical Traditions at www.mustrad.org.uk: follow their VotP link to "the complete Voice of the People suite." There you will find an index for the set to the performers (for example, "Kimber, Bill 9(16). 15(1). 16(8)") and Songs & Tunes (for example, "Buried in Kilkenny 17(5) see also Lord Ronald 3(9)"). Each volume has a Notes section with useful information for each track. As a bonus there is a signed review of each CD and an interview with Reg Hall and Tony Engle, the producers of the set for Topic (Hall is also the editor), that came to 23 printed pages.)
- Voice01: Reg Hall, editor, various artists, "The Voice of the People, Vol 1: Come Let Us Buy the License." CD: Topic TSCD 651 (1998).
- Voice02: Reg Hall, editor, various artists, "The Voice of the People, Vol 2: My Ship Shall Sail the Ocean." CD: Topic TSCD 652 (1998).
- Voice03: Reg Hall, editor, various artists, "The Voice of the People, Vol 3: O'er His Grave the Grass Grew Green." CD: Topic TSCD 653 (1998).
- Voice04: Reg Hall, editor, various artists, "The Voice of the People, Vol 4: Farewell, My Own Dear Native Land." CD: Topic TSCD 654 (1998).
- Voice05: Reg Hall, editor, various artists, "The Voice of the People, Vol 5: Come All My Lads that Follow the Plough." CD: Topic TSCD 655 (1998).
- Voice06: Reg Hall, editor, various artists, "The Voice of the People, Vol 6: Tonight I'll Make You my Bride." CD: Topic TSCD 656 (1998).
- Voice07: Reg Hall, editor, various artists, "The Voice of the People, Vol 7: First I'm Going to Sing You a Ditty." CD: Topic TSCD 657 (1998).
- Voice08: Reg Hall, editor, various artists, "The Voice of the People, Vol 8: A Story I'm Just About to Tell." CD: Topic TSCD 658 (1998).
- Voice10: Reg Hall, editor, various artists, "The Voice of the People, Vol 10: Who's That at my Bed Window?" CD: Topic TSCD 660 (1998).
- Voice11: Reg Hall, editor, various artists, "The Voice of the People, Vol 11: My Father's the King of the Gypsies." CD: Topic TSCD 661 (1998).
- Voice12: Reg Hall, editor, various artists, "The Voice of the People, Vol 12: We've Received Orders to Sail." CD: Topic TSCD 662 (1998).
- Voice13: Reg Hall, editor, various artists, "The Voice of the People, Vol 13: They Ordered Their Pints of Beer and Bottles of Sherry." CD: Topic TSCD 663 (1998).
- Voice14: Reg Hall, editor, various artists, "The Voice of the People, Vol 14: Troubles They Are But Few." CD: Topic TSCD 664 (1998).
- Voice15: Reg Hall, editor, various artists, "The Voice of the People, Vol 15: As Me and My Love Sat Courting." CD: Topic TSCD 665 (1998).
- Voice16: Reg Hall, editor, various artists, "The Voice of the People, Vol 16: You Lazy Lot of Bone-Shakers." CD: Topic TSCD 666 (1998).
- Voice17: Reg Hall, editor, various artists, "The Voice of the People, Vol 17: It Fell on a Day, a Bonny Summer Day." CD: Topic TSCD 667 (1998).
- Voice18: Reg Hall, editor, various artists, "The Voice of the People, Vol 18: To Catch a Fine Buck was my Delight." CD: Topic TSCD 668 (1998).
- Voice20: Reg Hall, editor, various artists, "The Voice of the People, Vol 20: There is a Man upon the Farm." CD: Topic TSCD 670 (1998).
VoicesCiv -- Bernice Johnson Reagon, "Voices of the Civil Rights Movement." 3 LPs: Smithsonian Records R-023 (1980); CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SF40084 (1997). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. Added in version 3.5.
Wallins1 -- Doug & Jack Wallin, "Family Songs and Stories from the North Carolina Mountains." CD, CS: Smithsonian/Folkways SF CD-40013 (1995). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
WaltonSailors -- Various artists (Joe Grimm and Lee Murdock, editors), "Windjammers: Songs of the Great Lakes Sailors." CD: Wayne State University (2002). Indexed by Robert B. Waltz. Companion CD to Walton/Grimm/Murdock, but contains some material not in the book.
Watson01 -- Doc Watson and family, "The Doc Watson Family." LP: Folkways FA 2366 (1963); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02366 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways 02366 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
WatsonAshley01 -- Doc Watson, Clarence Ashley et al, "The Original Folkways Recordings of Doc Watson & Clarence Ashley." CD, CS: Smithsonian/Folkways SF 40029/40030 (1994). This incorporates material from Ashley02 and Ashley03, plus previously-unreleased material; musicians include Clint Howard, Fred Price, & Gaither Carlton. When Howard, Price, and Doc Watson sing as a trio, I abbreviate them "Clint Howard et al." - PJS. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
WeaversCD1 -- The Weavers, "The Best of the Decca Years." CD: MCA MCAD-11465 (1996). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
WhenIWas1 -- Richard Nevins, ed., various artists, "When I Was a Cowboy, Vol. 1," CD: Yazoo 2022 (1996). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
WhenIWas2 -- Richard Nevins, ed., various artists, "When I Was a Cowboy, Vol. 2," CD: Yazoo 2023 (1996). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
WIEConnor01 -- Edric Connor, "Songs from Jamaica." LP: ARGO Recording Company RG 33 (1954). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
WILBennett01 -- Louise Bennett, "Jamaica Folk Songs Sung by Louise Bennett." LP: Folkways FP 6846 (1954). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
WIHIGGS01 -- Blind Blake Higgs, "Blind Blake and the Royal Victoria Hotel Calypsos." CD: Megaphone Music CDmega22 (2009). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
NOTE: It is important, when considering the specific songs played by Higgs and their texts, to keep in mind that his is a hotel band playing primarily for tourists. A number of songs in the album seem likely to have been written for the tourist trade; they have been indexed but noted as "probably intended primarily for tourists" - BS.
WITrinidadBaptistMusic01 -- Various Artists, "Spiritual Baptist Music of Trinidad." Folkways LP FE 4234. Indexed by Ben Schwartz. Fully indexed. Added in v. 6.7. NOTE: Recorded in 1976-1979 by Stephen D Glazier Glazier's liner notes have song titles but no text. The sung words are incomprehensible, and the hymn names are, for the most part, unfamiliar. Glazier considers this a follow-up to George Simpson's "Cult Music of Trinidad" ("Cult Music of Trinidad" Folkways LP FE 4478 (1961 (recorded in 1960 by George Eaton Simpson))). Like Simpson, Glazier is apparently more interested in discussing the sound than explaining the content of his recordings. This is unfortunate since, judging by his liner notes, Glazier understood that content.
WITrinidadVillage01 -- "Peter Was a Fisherman." CD: Rounder CD 1114 (recorded in 1939 by Melville and Frances Herskovits in Toco Trinidad). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
NOTE: Only the songs in English or local patois have been indexed.
WITrinidadVillage02 -- Various Artists, "Rastlin Jacob." Rounder CD 1115. Indexed by Ben Schwartz. Fully indexed. Added in v. 6.7. NOTE: Recorded in 1939 by Melville and Frances Herskovits in Toco Trinidad.
WWard1 -- Wade Ward, "Uncle Wade: A Memorial to Uncle Wade Ward, Old-Time Virginia Banjo Picker." LP: Folkways FA-2380, 1973; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02380 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 02380 (c. 2000). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.

Also cited but not yet properly indexed:

AlphabFour01 -- Alphabetical Four, "Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order, 1938-1943," CD: Document DOCD-5374 (1995).
Armstrong1 -- Frankie Armstrong, "Lovely on the Water." LP: Topic 12TS216 (1972).
BefBlues1 -- Richard Nevins & Don Kent (eds.): "Before the Blues, Vol. 1." CD: Yazoo 2015 (1966).
BefBlues2 -- Richard Nevins & Don Kent (eds.): "Before the Blues, Vol. 2." CD: Yazoo 2016 (1966).
BefBlues3 -- Richard Nevins & Don Kent (eds.): "Before the Blues, Vol. 3." CD: Yazoo 2017 (1966).
BHart01 -- Bob Hart, "Songs from Suffolk." LP: Topic 12TS225 (c. 1973). ^[1]
BRoberts01 -- Bob Roberts, "Songs from the Sailing Barges." LP: Topic 12TS361 (early 1980s).^[1]
CHouston01 -- Cisco Houston, "Cowboy Ballads." LP: Folkways FA 2022 (10"; 1952); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02022; CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 2022
CHoustonCD01 -- Cicso Houston, "Cowboy Ballads" 10" LP: Folkways FP22, FA 2022; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02022; CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 2022 (c. 2000).
CivilWar1 -- Various Artists: "Songs of the Civil War." LP: Folkways FH-5717 (1960); CD: Smithsonian/Folkways F-5717.
Critchlow1 -- Slim Critchlow, "Cowboy Song." LP: Arhoolie 5007, n.d.
Dixons01 -- Dixon Brothers [Dorsey & Howard], "Weave Room Blues." CD: Old Homestead OHCD 4151 (n.d.). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Dixons04 -- Dixon Brothers [Dorsey & Howard], "Vol. 3." CD: Document DOCD-8048 (n.d.). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
FJordan01 -- Fred Jordan, "When the Frost is on the Pumpkin." LP: Topic 12TS233 (c. 1973).^[1]
FLewis01 -- Walter "Furry" Lewis, "Furry Lewis." LP: Folkways FS 3823 (1960, rec. 1959); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 03823 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 03823 (c. 2000).
GetFolked -- Stephen Powers, ed., various artists; "Get Folked." LP: Mountain Railroad GF-1 (1973).
GTanner01 -- Gid Tanner & his Skillet Lickers, "Vol. 1," LP: County ??? (n.d.)
HardTimes1 -- Richard Nevins (ed.), "Hard Times Come Again No More Vol. 1." CD: Yazoo 2036 (1998).
HardTimes2 -- Richard Nevins (ed.), "Hard Times Come Again No More Vol. 2." CD: Yazoo 2037 (1998).
HootenannyCarnegie -- Pete Seeger, Mike Seeger, Rev. Gary Davis, et al, "Hootenanny at Carnegie Hall." LP: Folkways FN 2512 (1960; rec. 1958-1959); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02512 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH-2512 (c. 2000).
HSnow01 -- Hank Snow, "Hank Snow: - Railroad Man." LP: RCA Victor LPM-2705 (n.d.).
IRCassidyFamily01 -- Kitty Cassidy and Johnny Cassidy, "Whisht... Irish Traveller Folktales and Songs." CD with with notes and text: Pavee Point CD001 (2002). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
IronMuse1: A. L. Lloyd, et al, "The Iron Muse." LP: Topic 12T86 (UK issue)/Elektra EKL-279 (USA issue) (1963). (Note: The CD reissue incorrectly dates the original LP to 1956. -- PJS)
IronMuse2: Various Artists, "The Iron Muse." CD: Topic TSCD465 (1993). Note: This recording contains about half of the cuts from IronMuse1, along with different recordings of some of the same material and additional recordings by other performers. While there is certainly some good stuff here, the disc bears only a passing resemblance to the original (among other defects, all of A. L. Lloyd's material is missing), and in my opinion does it poor justice. This was a landmark of the folk revival, one of the first treatments of industrial folk song and still one of the best; it deserves to be reissued intact. -- PJS
JDoughty01 -- Johnny Doughty, "Round Rye Bay for More." LP: Topic 12TS324 (c. 1980).^[1]
Jefferson01 -- Blind Lemon Jefferson, "King of the Country Blues." LP: Yazoo 1069 (n.d., early 1980s).
JeffersonCD01 -- Blind Lemon Jefferson, "King of the Country Blues." CD: Yazoo 1069 (c. 1989) [listed separately because this seems to contains fewer cuts than the LP of the same name].
LC03 -- Alan Lomax, ed., various artists "Afro-American Spirituals, Work Songs and Ballads." 78 album: Library of Congress AFS L3, c. 1942; LP: Library of Congress AFS L3 (early 1950s); CS: AFS L3. Rec. 1933-1939.
LC04 -- Alan Lomax, ed., various artists "Afro-American Blues and Game Songs." 78 album: Library of Congress AFS L4, c. 1942; LP: Library of Congress AFS L4 (early 1950s); CS: AFS L4. Rec. 1933-1941.
LC29 -- "Songs and Ballads of American History and of the Assassination of Presidents." LP: Library of Congress AFS L29.
LC30 -- "Songs of the Mormons and Songs of the West." LP: Library of Congress AFS L30.
LC54 -- Charles Seeger, ed., various artists "Versions and Variants of Barbara Allen." LP: Library of Congress AAFS L54 (c. 1960; recorded 1933-1954); CS: Library of Congress AFS L54.
Lloyd06 -- A. L. Lloyd, "Gamblers and Sporting Blades." LP: Topic 12T71.
Lloyd07 -- A. L. Lloyd, "A Hundred Years Ago." LP: Topic 12T99.
Lloyd08 -- A. L. Lloyd, "Outback Ballads." LP: Topic 12T51.
Lloyd10 -- A. L. Lloyd, "The Great Australian Legend." LP: Topic 12TS203 (c. 1971).
Lloyd11 -- A. L. Lloyd, "Sea Chanties." LP: Topic 12TS234.
LMHilton01 -- L. M. Hilton, "Mormon Folk Songs." 10" LP: Folkways FP36, FH 2036 (1952); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways FA 2036, c. 1992; CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 2036 (c. 2000).
McGhee01 -- Brownie McGhee, "Blues." LP: Folkways FP30/2 (1955), reissued as FA 2030; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02030 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 02030 (c. 2000).
NLCR15 -- New Lost City Ramblers, "Modern Times." LP: Folkways FTS-31027 (1968); CD/CS: Smithsonian/Folkways F-31027).
NLCR17 -- New Lost City Ramblers, "On the Great Divide." LP: Folkways FTS-31041 (1975); CD/CD: Smithsonian/Folkways F-31041.
NPCW -- "Negro Prison Camp Worksongs." LP: Folkways FP475, FE 4475 (1956); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 04475 (c. 1992); CDR: Smithsonian/Folkways FH 4475 (c. 2000).
PhSmith01 -- Phoebe Smith, "Once I Had a True Love." LP: Topic 12T193 (c. 1970).^[1]
RRinFS -- Various artists, "The Railroad in Folk Song." LP: RCA Victor LPV-532 (c. 1967).
SLarner01 -- Sam Larner, "A Garland for Sam." LP: Topic 12T244 (1974).^[1]
SonHouse1 -- Eugene "Son" House, "Father of Folk Blues." LP: Columbia CS-9217 (1966).
StanBros01 -- Stanley Brothers (Ralph & Carter), "Hymns and Sacred Songs." LP: King 645, n.d. Indexed by Paul J. Stamler.
Stonemans02 -- Ernest V. Stoneman & the Stoneman Family, "Bluegrass Champs." LP: Starday (early/mid-1960s).
Terry01 -- Sonny Terry [pseud., Saunders Terrell], "Harmonica and Vocal Solos." LP: Folkways FP35 (1956); reissued as FA 2036; CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 02036 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 02036 (c. 2000).
TWillett01 -- Tom Willett, "The Roving Journeyman." LP: Topic 12T84 (mid-1960s).^[1]
VIBlinky01 -- Blinky and the Roadmasters, "Crucian Scratch Band Music." CD with notes: Rounder CD 5047 (1990). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
VIZoop01 -- "Zoop Zoop Zoop: Traditional Music and Folklore of St Croix, St Thomas, and St John." CD with with notes and text: New World Records CD 80427-2 (1988). Indexed by Ben Schwartz.
Weavers01 -- The Weavers, "The Best of the Decca Years." CD: MCA MCAD-11465 (1997).
WeShall1 -- Guy Carawan, ed.; various artists "We Shall Overcome: Songs of the Freedom Riders and the Sit-Ins." LP: Folkways FH 5591 (1961); CS: Smithsonian/Folkways 05591 (c. 1992); CD-R: Smithsonian/Folkways 05591 (c. 2000).
WoodyFolk -- Woody Guthrie and others, "Woody Guthrie Sings Folk Songs." CD: Smithsonian/Folkways SFW 40007 (1989). Indexed by Paul J. Stamler. Added in version 3.5. Contains material previously issued in other formats.
WPardon01 -- Walter Pardon, "A Country Life." LP: Topic 12TS392 (1980s).^[1]

Note: Numbered Recordings are not numbered "in order" (that is, our numbers are not chronological or based on catalog number or the like; the numbers are based simply on the date the recording was entered in our database. So, for example, FProffitt01 is actually Frank Proffitt's last record).

Footnotes:
1. Recording contains material that also appears on the anthology HiddenE; not otherwise indexed.

Performers and their Recordings

Note: No attempt is made to list all performers who appear on anthology recordings. Only primary performers are listed.

Abbott, O. J.: Abbott1, Newport59/60
The Almanac Singers: Almanac01, Almanac02, Almanac03, Almanac04, AlmanacCD1
Some of the catalog numbers for the General 78s are conjectural; I suspect typos in the MCA reissue's booklet. -- PJS
Anderson, Pink: PinkAnd1
Ashley, Clarence: Ashley01, Ashley02, Ashley03, WatsonAshley01
Armstrong, Frankie: BirdBush1, BirdBush2
Barker, Horton: Barker01
Barry, Margaret: Barry-Gorman1, IRMBarry-Fairs
Bennett, Louise: Jamaica Folk Songs Sung by Louise Bennett
Best, Anita: NFABest01, NFABestPMorgan01
Blondahl, Omar: NFOBlondahl0, NFOBlondahl02, NFOBlondahl03, NFOBlondahl04, NFOBlondahl05, NFOBlondahl06
Bode, Frank: FBode1
Boggs, Dock: Boggs1, Boggs2, Boggs3, BoggsCD1
Briggs, Anne: BirdBush1, BirdBush2, Briggs1, Briggs2, Briggs3, Briggs4
Broonzy, Big Bill: Broonzy01, BroonzySeeger1, BroonzySeeger2
Brown, Susan: HCargillFamily
Burnett, Richard D. (Dick): BurnRuth01
Butcher, Eddie: IREButcher01, IREButcher02
Cansler, Loman D.: Cansler1
Cargill, Acie: HCargillFamily
Carleton, Gaither: Ashley02, Ashley03
Chandler, Dillard: Chandler01, OldLove
Chapman, Daisy: SCDChapman01
Cinnamond, Robert: IRRCinnamond01, IRRCinnamond02, IRRCinnamond03
Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem: IRClancyMakem01, IRClancyMakem02, IRClancyMakem03
Clancy, Liam: IRLClancy01
Clark, Sheila: LegendTomDula
Cleveland, Sara: SCleveland0
Connor, Edric: Songs from Jamaica
Cotten, Elizabeth: Cotten01, Cotten02, Cotten03 Cowan, Debra; HCargillFamily
Cox, Harry: HCox01
Crisp, Rufus: Crisp01
Cronin, Elizabeth: IRECronin01
Davis, Rev. Gary: GaryDavis02, HootenannyCarnegie
Davis, George: GeorgeDavis01
Downey, Jerome: NFJDowney01, NFHMacIsaac01
English, Logan: LEnglish01, LEnglish02
Fisk Jubillee Singers: Fisk01
Garland, Betty: BGarland01
Grayson, G. B.: GraysonWhitter01
Guthrie, Woody: AmHist2, GrowOn2, GrowOn3, WoodyFolk
Hare, Marie: MRMHare01
Harrell, Kelly: KHarrell01, KHarrell02
Higgins, Lizzie: LHiggins01
Higgs, Blind Blake: WIHIGGS01
Hilton, L. M.: Hilton01
Holcomb, Roscoe: Holcomb-Ward1, Holcomb1, Holcomb2, HolcombCD1
Houston, Cisco: GrowOn2, GrowOn3
Howard, Clint: Ashley02, Ashley03, WatsonAshley01
Hurt, Mississippi John: MJHurt01, MJHurt02, MJHurt03, MJHurt04, MJHurt05
Jackson, Harry: HJackson1
Jefferson, Blind Lemon: Jefferson01, JeffersonCD01
Jemison, Eugene: Jem01
Johnson, Blind Willie: BWJ01, BWJ02, BWJ03
Kazee, Buell: Kazee01
Larner, Sam: SLarner02
Lead Belly (Huddie Ledbetter): GrowOn2, GrowOn3
Lenihan, Tom: IRTLenihan01
Lloyd, A. L.: BirdBush1, BirdBush2, ESFB1, ESFB2, Lloyd01, Lloyd2, Lloyd3, Lloyd4, Lloyd5, Lloyd9, Lloyd12
Lunsford, Bascom Lamar: BLLunsford01, BLLunsford02
MacArthur, Margaret: MMacArthur01
MacColl, Ewan: ENMacCollSeeger02, ESFB1, ESFB2, SCMacCollSeeger01
MacIsaac, Emma: NFHMacIsaac02
MacIsaac, Hector: NFHMacIsaac01, NFHMacIsaac02
Maguire, John: IRJMaguire01
Makem, Tommy: IRClancyMakem01, IRClancyMakem02
Maynard, George: Maynard1
McClintock, Harry K (Haywire Mac): McClintock01
McGee, Sam: McGeeSmith1
McGhee, Brownie: Fmst01
McIntosh County Shouters: McIntoshShouters-RingShoutOnsiteVideo, McIntoshShouters-RingShoutPresentation, McIntoshShouters-SpiritualsShouts
McMahon, Coyal: Fmst01
McNulty Family: IRMcNulty-Night1
McTell, Blind Willie: USWMcTell01
Moloney, Mick: HarriganBrahamMaloney
Moore, Eva Ashley: Ashley02, Ashley03
Morgan, Pamela: NFABestPMorgan01
Moving Star Hall Singers: USSeaIsland01
The New Lost City Ramblers: NLCR01, NLCR02, NLCR03, NLCR04, NLCR05, NLCR06, NLCR07, NLCR08, NLCR09, NLCR10, NLCR11, NLCR12, NLCR13, NLCR14, NLCR16, NLCRCD1, NLCRCD2
Nye, Hermes: AmHist1
Ohrlin, Glenn: Ohrlin01
Older, Lawrence: LOlder01
Peacock, Ken: NFKPeacock
Poacher, Cyril: Poacher1
Poole, Charlie (and the North Carolina Ramblers): CPoole01, CPoole02, CPoole03, CPoole04, CPoole05
Note: Poole's recordings are what would now be considered an odd mix of traditional and popular tunes, often heavily reworked by Poole. Poole's songs are all included in Kinney Rorrer's book Rambling Blues, which is included in the Index; those seeking details on how Poole modified the songs should consult the notes to Rorrer's book in the "References" field.
Price, Fred: Ashley02, Ashley03, WatsonAshley01
Proffitt, Frank: FProffitt01, Proffitt03
Reagon, Bernice Johnson: VoicesCiv
Reed, Bud: Reeds01
Reed, Dock: ReedWard01
Reed, Ola Belle: Reeds01
Ritchie, Jean: Ritchie01, Ritchie02, Ritchie03, RitchieWatson1, RitchieWatsonCD1
Rutherford, Leonard: BurnRuth01
Seeger, Mike: HootenannyCarnegie, MSeeger01, MSeeger02
Seeger, Pete: AmHist1, AmHist2, BroonzySeeger1, BroonzySeeger2, GrowOn2, GrowOn3, HootenannyCarnegie, HootenannyTonight, LonesomeValley, Newport59/60, PeteSeeger01, PeteSeeger02, PeteSeeger03, PeteSeeger04, PeteSeeger05, PeteSeeger06, PeteSeeger07, PeteSeeger07a, PeteSeeger07b, PeteSeeger08, PeteSeeger09, PeteSeeger10, PeteSeeger11, PeteSeeger12, PeteSeeger13, PeteSeeger14, PeteSeeger15, PeteSeeger16, PeteSeeger17, PeteSeeger18, PeteSeeger19, PeteSeeger20, PeteSeeger21, PeteSeeger22, PeteSeeger23, PeteSeeger24, PeteSeeger25, PeteSeeger26, PeteSeeger27, PeteSeeger28, PeteSeeger29, PeteSeeger30, PeteSeeger31, PeteSeeger32, PeteSeeger33, PeteSeeger34, PeteSeeger35, PeteSeeger36, PeteSeeger37, PeteSeeger38, PeteSeeger39, PeteSeeger40, PeteSeeger41, PeteSeeger42, PeteSeeger43, PeteSeeger44, PeteSeeger45, PeteSeeger46, PeteSeeger47, PeteSeeger48, PeteSeegerCD01, PeteSeegerCD02, PeteSeegerCD03, SeegerTerry, Selma
Smith, Arthur: McGeeSmith1
Snow, Kilby: KSnow1
Sprott, Horace: MuSouth03, MuSouth04
Steiner, Marge: Steiner01
Steele, Pete: PSteele01
Stewart, Belle: SCStewartsBlair01
Stewart, Cathie: SCStewartsBlair01
Stewart, Lucy: LStewart1
Stewart, Sheila: SCStewartsBlair01
Storm, Arnold Keith: AKStorm01
Tanner, Gordon: DownYonder
Terry, Sonny [pseud., Saunders Terrell]: Fmst01, HootenannyTonight, SeegerTerry
Thieme, Art: Thieme01, Thieme02, Thieme03, Thieme04, Thieme05, Thieme06
Triggs, Stanley: Triggs1
Tunney, Paddy: IRPTunney01, IRPTunney02, IRPTunney03, IRTunneyFamily01
Wales, Tony: TWales1
Wallin, Burzilla: OldLove
Wallin, Cas: OldLove
Wallin, Doug: Wallins1
Wallin, Jack: Wallins1
Wallin, Lee: OldLove
Ward, Vera Hall: ReedWard01
Ward, Wade: Holcomb-Ward1, HolcombCD1, WWard1
Watson, Doc: Ashley02, Ashley03, RitchieWatson1, RitchieWatsonCD1, Watson01, WatsonAshley01
The Weavers: WeaversCD1
White, Roisin: IRRWhite01
Whitter, Henry: GraysonWhitter01

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