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I Love Life, performed by Moyer and Lucy Ayers

Recorded on June 18, 1940, Moyer and Lucy Ayers perform 'I Love Life.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow, performed by Dr. Cratis Williams

Recorded on October 2, 1943, Dr. Cratis Williams performs 'I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Hymns for Quartets, performed by the Rock Springs Quartet

Recorded at the Farmer's Federation Picnic in Sylva, NC, the Rock Springs Quartet performs two untitled hymns. As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

A-Hunting We Will Go, performed by Ruth Miller

Ruth Miller performs 'a-Hunting We Will Go.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Hubbards Talk, performed by the W.C. Johnson Family

The W.C. Johnson Family performs the 'Hubbards Talk.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Housekeeper's Tragedy, performed by Oby Johnson

Oby Johnson performs 'Housekeeper's Tragedy.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

The House Carpenter, performed by Steve Church

Recorded in North Wilkesboro, NC, Steve Church performs 'The House Carpenter.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

The House Carpenter, performed by Uncle Pat Fry

Recorded on September 2, 1944 in East Bend, NC, Uncle Pat Fry performs 'The House Carpenter.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

The House Carpenter, the second variant

Mrs. York performs the second variant. As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

The House Carpenter, performed by Mrs. James York

With two variants, Dr. Abrams presents Mrs. James York performing 'The House Carpenter.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

The House Carpenter, performed by Mrs. Nora Hicks

Mrs. Nora Hicks performs 'The House Carpenter.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

The House Carpenter, performed by James McGee

Recorded on June 16, 1943, James McGee performs 'The House Carpenter.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

The House Carpenter, introduced by Dr. Abrams

Dr. Abrams provides a detailed introduction of how he met and then recorded James McGee. As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

The House Carpenter, performed by Dr. Cratis Williams

Recorded on August 16, 1945, Dr. Cratis Williams performs 'The House Carpenter.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

The House Carpenter, performed by Mrs. Beulah Green

Recorded on July 22, 1946, Mrs. Beulah Green performs 'The House Carpenter.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

The House Carpenter, performed by Mrs. Bessie Green

Recorded on July 22, 1946, Mrs. Bessie Green performs 'The House Carpenter.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

The House Carpenter, performed by Mrs. Belva Gregory

Recorded on July 17, 1946, Mrs. Belva Gregory performs 'The House Carpenter.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

The House Carpenter, performed by Mrs. G.L. Bostic

Recorded on March 23, 1938, Mrs. G.L. Bostic performs 'The House Carpenter.' This is Dr. Abrams first field recording. As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight, performed by The Carolina Ramblers, featuring Carl Story

The Carolina Ramblers, featuring Carl Story, perform 'Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Hook and Line, performed by Dr. Cratis Williams

Dr. Cratis Williams performs 'Hook and Line.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Home Sweet Home, performed by the Hubbard Brothers

Recorded at the home of W.C. Johnson in Vale, NC, the Hubbard Brothers perform 'Home Sweet Home.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Hold to My Hand, performed by the Whittier Choir

Recorded on July 26, 1941 at the Farmer's Federation Picnic in Sylva, NC, the Whittier Choir performs 'Hold to My Hand.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Higher Up the Cherry Tree, performed by Ernest Bolick

Ernest Bolick performs 'Higher Up the Cherry Tree.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Henry Martin, performed by Burl Ives

Burl Ives performs 'Henry Martin.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

He Courted Her in the Month of June, performed by Mrs. York

Mrs. York performs another version of the song, recorded at a later date. As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

He Courted Her in the Month of June, performed by Mrs. James York [December 7, 1940]

Recorded on December 7, 1940 at the Bland Hotel in Raleigh, NC, Mrs. James York performs 'He Courted Her in the Month of June.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

He Courted Her in the Month of June, performed by Mrs. Evans

Mrs. Evans recites a lyric from 'He Courted Her in the Month of June.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Hard Times, Boys, performed by Mrs. James York

Recorded on August 22, 1941, Mrs. James York performs the satirical ballad 'Hard Times, Boys.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Hain't Got No Honey Baby Now, performed by Dr. Cratis Williams

Recorded on July 15, 1943, Dr. Cratis Williams performs 'Hain't Got No Honey Baby Now.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Gypsy's Warning, second variant, incomplete

The second variant, recorded at a later date, is an incomplete version. As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Gypsy's Warning, performed by Edith Walker

With two variants, Edith Walker performs 'Gypsy's Warning.' The first was recorded on July 8, 1942. As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Gypsy Fortune Teller, performed by Mrs. Avery Johnson

Recorded on July 6, 1941, Mrs. Avery Johnson performs 'Gypsy Fortune Teller.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Gypsy Davy, performed by Mrs. Ephraim Stanley

Dr. Abrams laments mislabelling a variant, and Mrs. Ephraim Stanley performs 'Gypsy Davy.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Groundhog, performed by Oby Johnson

Recorded on August 9, 1940 in Crossnore, NC, Oby Johnson performs 'Groundhog.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Groundhog, performed by Ulus Parham

Recorded on July 26, 1941 at the Farmer's Federation Picnic in Sylva, NC, Ulus Parham performs 'Groundhog.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Green Grows the Green Laurel, performed by Mrs. James York

Recorded on August 22, 1941, Mrs. James York performs 'Green Grows the Green Laurel.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Green Growing Tree, performed by Mrs. James York

Recorded on June 23, 1942 in Boone, NC, Mrs. James York performs 'Green Growing Tree,' a song she learned from her father, John P. Leatherman of Mocksville, NC. As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Green Gravel, performed by Dr. Cratis Williams

Recorded in the summer of 1943, Dr. Cratis Williams performs 'Green Gravel.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Great Granddad, performed by Oby Johnson

Recorded in Crossnore, NC, Oby Johnson performs 'Great Granddad.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Gray's Elegy, performed by the Appalachian A Capella Choir

Recorded on April 3, 1942, the Appalachian A Capella Choir performs 'Gray's Elegy.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Grandmother's Chair, performed by Herman Eggers

Herman Eggers performs 'Grandmother's Chair.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Grandma Grunt, performed by Clarice Burleson and Joe Palace

Recorded on August 9, 1940 in Crossnore, NC, Clarice Burleson and Joe Palace perform 'Grandma Grunt.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Goldilocks, performed by Mr. and Mrs. James York

Recorded on December 7, 1940 at the Bland Hotel in Raleigh, NC, Mr. and Mrs. James York perform 'Goldilocks.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Golden Willow Tree, performed by Juanita McSwain

Recorded on May 5, 1942 at Appalachian State Teacher's College, Juanita McSwain performs 'Golden Willow Tree.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Golden Willow Tree, performed by Mrs. James York

Recorded on August 18, 1941 during a folklore program at Appalachian State, Dr. Abrams recorded Mrs. James York performing 'Golden Willow Tree.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Golden Willow Tree, performed by Mrs. James York

Recorded on December 7, 1940 at the Bland Hotel in Raleigh, NC, Mrs. James York performs 'Golden Willow Tree.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Golden Willow Tree, performed by Nora Hicks

Nora Hicks performs 'Golden Willow Tree.' As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Golden Willow Tree, performed by Mr. Barker

Mr. Barker performs 'Golden Willow Tree.' Included is Dr. Abrams quick work flipping the disc and his closing remarks. As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Golden Willow Tree, performed by Horton Barker [April 25, 1942]

Recorded on April 25, 1942 during a school program, at what was then Appalachian State Teacher's College, Horton Barker performs 'Golden Willow Tree.' First, Dr. Abrams introduces the song and Mr. Barker, and Mr. Barker provides his own introductory remarks from the program. As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

Golden Willow Tree Introduction, introduced by Dr. Abrams

Dr. Abrams introduces the 'Golden Willow Tree,' telling of its popularity among ballad singers and its multiple titles. As part of the Abrams Folksong Collection, this song is one of many songs Dr. W. Amos Abrams recorded from 1938 to 1946 and transcribed in 1973. In most cases, the information provided in the Date field reflects the date the recording was made.

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