Here is the old fiddle tune, “Bill Cheatham“. The tune was first recorded by the Library of Congress in 1966 in Virginia. Not much is known about the tunes origin.Continue readingFlat Picking Fiddle Tunes – “Bill Cheatham” (Traditional)
“John Hardy” (Traditional Folk Song)
Long, long, long time ago, before the twenty-four hour news cycle, before the internet, before television……..major events were spread across the country by word of mouth and news papers. OneContinue reading“John Hardy” (Traditional Folk Song)
“Love in Vain” (Robert Johnson)
Another Robert Johnson song. Willie Mae was one of Johnson’s many “women friends”. Years later Willie Mae cried when she heard Robert call out her name on the recording. HeContinue reading“Love in Vain” (Robert Johnson)
Chasing Robert Johnson
Some times it is hard to believe but I have been chasing Robert Johnson’s music and ghost for fifty years and I have Eric Clapton to thank or blame forContinue readingChasing Robert Johnson
Stephen Foster – America’s Greatest Songwriter
Stephen C. Foster (July 4th, 1826-January 13, 1864), in my humble opinion, was America’s greatest songwriter. His contributions to America’s deep musical legacy include “Oh! Susanna”, “Beautiful Dreamer”, “Old FolksContinue readingStephen Foster – America’s Greatest Songwriter