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Going To Lay Down My Old Guitar, performed by the Bradley Sisters and Miss Suttlemeyer

Recorded on July 26, 1941 at the Farmer's Federation Picnic in Sylva, NC, youngsters the Bradley Sisters and Miss Suttlemeyer perform 'Going To Lay Down My Old Guitar.' 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.

Glory in the Promised Land, performed by the jackson County Ramblers

Recorded on July 26, 1941 at the Farmer's Federation Picnic in Sylva, NC, the Jackson County Ramblers perform 'Glory in the Promised Land.' 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.

Girl with the Flattering Tongue, performed by Burl Ives

Recorded from the Columbia Radio School of Air, Burl Ives performs 'Girl with the Flattering Tongue.' 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.

Girl I Love Don't Pay Me No Mind, performed by the Carolina Ramblers

Recorded on July 27, 1940 at the Boone Fiddler's Convention, the Carolina Ramblers perform 'Girl I Love Don't Pay Me No Mind.' 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.

Get Up and Bar the Door, performed by Mr. James York

Mr. James York performs a different version of 'Get Up and Bar the Door.' 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.

Get Up and Bar the Door, 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 'Get Up and Bar the Door.' The Yorks learned this version of the song from Duke University professor James Carpenter who collected the song while in Scotland. 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.

Georgie, Mrs. James York

Mrs. James York performs a variant of 'Georgie.' 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.

Georgie, performed by Pearl Webb

Recorded on June 26, 1940, Pearl Webb performs 'Georgie.' 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.

George Collins (George Coleman), performed by Lena Warf

Recorded on June 22, 1940, Lena Warf performs 'George Collins,' also know as 'George Coleman.' 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.

George Collins, performed by James York

James York performs 'George Collins.' 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.

George Collins, performed by Frank Profitt

Recorded in 1939, Frank Proffitt performs 'George Collins.' 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.

George Collins, performed by Dr. Frank C. Brown

Recorded in 1940, Dr. Frank C. Brown performs 'George Collins.' 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.

George Collins Introduction, Dr. Abrams

Dr. Abrams provides an introduction for Child Ballad #85, 'George Collins.' 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.

Froggy Went Courting, performed by Mace Johnson

Mace Johnson performs 'Froggy Went Courting.' 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.

Froggy Went Courting, performed by Mrs. James York

Recorded on December 7, 1940 at the Bland Hotel in Raleigh, NC, Mrs. James York performs 'Froggy Went Courting.' 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.

Froggy Went a-Courting, performed by Dixie, Roxie, and Ruby Burleson

Recorded on October 2, 1940, Dixie, Roxie, and Ruby Burleson perform 'Froggy Went a-Courting.' 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.

Froggie's Courtin', performed by Mr. Eggers

On a certain afternoon, perhaps in 1940, Mr. Eggers performs 'Froggie's Courting.' 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.

Froggie's Courtin', performed by Clarice Burleson

Recorded on August 9, 1940, Clarice Burleson performs 'Froggie's Courting.' 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.

Froggie's Courtin', performed by Catherine Smith

Recorded on July 15, 1943, Catherine Smith, a member of ASU's Art Department, performs 'Froggie's Courtin.' 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.

Froggie's Courtin', performed by Mrs. Greene

Mrs. Greene performs 'Froggie's Courtin.'' 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.

Froggie's Courtin', performed by Evonna York and Mrs. James York

Recorded on July 23, 1942, Evonna York and Mrs. James York perform 'Froggie's Courtin.'' 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.

Froggie's Courtin', performed by James York

James York performs 'Froggie's Courtin.'' 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.

Froggie's Courtin', performed by Frank C. Brown

Frank C. Brown performs 'Froggie's Courtin.'' 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.

Froggie's Courtin', performed by Herman Eggers

Recorded on August 8, 1942, Herman Eggers performs 'Froggie's Courtin.'' 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.

Froggie's Courtin' Introduction, Dr. Abrams

Dr. Abrams provides an introduction to the 'Froggie's Courtin'' Child ballad variants. 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.

Froggy Went Courtin', performed by Gurney Smith

Recorded on July 22, 1946, Gurney Smith performs 'Froggy Went Courtin.'' 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.

Frog Went a-Courtin', performed by Herman Eggers [July 1, 1940]

Recorded on July 1, 1940, Herman Eggers performs 'Frog Went a-Courtin.'' 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.

Freight Train Blues, performed by Carl Story and the Carolina Ramblers

Recorded on July 27, 1940 at the Boone Fiddler's Convention, Carl Story and the Carolina Ramblers perform 'Freight Train Blues.' 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.

Free-Holder's, Saro, performed by Pat Fry

Recorded on August 26, 1945, Pat Fry performs 'Free-Holder's, Saro.' 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 Foggy Mountaintop Blues, performed by Willis and Rhymer Hoyle

Recorded on July 26, 1941 at the Farmer's Federation Picnic in Sylva, NC, Willis and Rhymer Hoyle perform the 'The Foggy Mountaintop Blues.' 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.

Foggy River, performed by Clifton Beckwith

Recorded on November 18, 1948, Clifton Beckwith performs 'Foggy River.' 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.

Florida Blues, performed by the Osborne Boys

Recorded on July 27, 1940 at the Boone Fiddler's Convention at the Watauga County Courthouse, the Osborne Boys perform the 'Florida Blues.' 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 Fine Old English Gentleman, performed by W.C. Johnson

Recorded on January 31, 1941 in Vale, NC, W.C. Johnson performs 'A Fine Old English Gentleman.' 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 Fatal Wedding, performed by Mrs. Laura Timmons

Mrs. Laura Timmons performs 'The Fatal Wedding.' 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.

Farmer's Curst Wife (Old Man Over the Hill), performed by Mrs. Jane Church

Recorded on August 10, 1939 in Heaton, NC, Mrs. Jane Church performs 'Farmer's Curst Wife (Old Man Over the Hill).' 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.

Farmer's Curst Wife, performed by Mrs. Avery Johnson

Mrs. Avery Johnson performs 'Farmer's Curst Wife.' 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.

Farmer's Curst Wife, performed by Mrs. James York

Mrs. James York performs 'Farmer's Curst Wife.' 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.

Farmer's Curst Wife, performed by Horton Barker

Recorded on August 18, 1941, Horton Barker performs 'Farmer's Curst Wife.' 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.

Farmer's Curst Wife, performed by Dr. Cratis Williams

With multiple recordings, one from October 2, 1943, Dr. Cratis Wiliams performs 'Farmer's Curst Wife.' 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.

Edward, performed by James York

James York performs one stanza of 'Edward.' 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.

Edward (Little Sister Mary), performed by Miss Callie Hicks

Miss Callie Hicks performs 'Edward (Little Sister Mary).' 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.

Edward, performed by Horton Barker

Recorded on August 18, 1941 in Chilhowie, VA, Horton Barker performs 'Edward.' 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.

Edward, performed by Uncle Pat Fry

Recorded on September 2, 1944 at East Bend, NC, Uncle Pat Fry performs 'Edward.' 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.

Early, Early in the Spring, performed by Miss Ruth Weatherman

Miss Ruth Weatherman performs 'Early, Early in the Spring.' 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.

Early, Early in the Spring, performed by James York

Recorded on June 26, 1940, James York performs 'Early, Early in the Spring.' 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.

Earl Brand (The Douglas Tragedy), performed by Mrs. Avery Johnson

Recorded in North Wilkesboro, NC, Mrs. Avery Johnson performs 'Earl Brand (The Douglas 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.

Earl Brand (The Bold Soldier), performed by Pat Fry

Recorded on August 26, 1945 at East Bend, NC, Pat Fry performs 'Earl Brand (The Bold Society).' 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.

Earl Brand (Old Man at the Gate), performed by Mrs. Nancy Prather

Listen to Mrs. Nancy Prather perform 'Earl Brand (As He Rode up to the Old Man at the Gate).' 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.

Earl Brand (Old Man at the Gate), performed by Mrs. Nancy Prather; Annotations by Dr. Abrams

Dr. Abrams provides some annotations for Mrs. Nancy Prather's version of 'Earl Brand' and recounts a remarkable story about his meeting with Mrs. Prather at her remote home and distrust of strangers who may be Revenuers. 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.

Dying Nun, performed by Herman Eggers

Herman Eggers, who was the Registrar at Appalachian State Teacher's College, performs 'Dying Nun.' 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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