John Henry, performed by Dr. Cratis Williams

Recorded on July 5, 1945, Dr. Cratis Williams performs 'John Henry.' 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.

Folk music--Appalachian Region

Folk songs--United States

1945

Williams, Cratis D.

Field recordings

MP3

English

Sound

1940s

Dr. Cratis Williams

john_henry2.mp3