Showing posts with label Traditional. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Traditional. Show all posts

Monday, September 15, 2008

Dwight Diller - O Death or Won't You Spare Me Another Year


Local legend Dwight Diller recorded this tape with all intents of preserving local traditional songs. What was accomplished is nothing more than perfect. I was very excited when I picked this up for a quarter last year. One of the first tapes that actually got me interested in collecting cassettes in the first place.

Track List:
Elzicks Farewell
Frosty Morn
Yew Pine mountain
Jay Legg
Wild Bill Jones
John Browns March
Wild Hog (Bangum)
Old Christmas Morning
Tom Dula
O Death
Reuben
Texas
Greasy Coat
Pretty Polly
S.A.D.
Angeline
Jimmy Johnson
Dinah
The Dead Man's Piece
Heard The Thunder Rolling


Dwight Diller Website:
http://www.dwightdiller.com/


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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Russell Cook - Red Haired Boy or Hammer Dulcimer Music by the 1981 National Dulcimer Champion


Submitted for your pleasure is this recording from the 1981 national dulcimer champion. As the cover states the album is mostly instrumental,traditional and gospel tunes. Several tracks also have a haunting female voice that compliments the dulcimer perfectly. Great mix of songs on this cassette. If your a fan of the dulcimer this one is worth seeking out. If you have a slight interest in dulcimer than this could be right up your alley as well.

Track List:
Dill Pickle Rag
Precious Memories
Sculley's Reel
Jig/Childgrove
This World is Not My Home
Cluck Ol' Hen
Poor Wayfaring Stranger
Bryan Boru's March
Sailors Hornpipe
Soldiers Joy
Sweet Hour of Prayer/ In the Garden

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