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This is Jimmie Rodgers

This is Jimmie Rodgers, RCA Records, VPS-6091, 1983. Liner notes by Hank Snow.

Jimmie Rodgers (1897–1933) was known as the “singing brakeman.” We don’t know what »»

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Doc Watson and Doc and Merle Watson Album Covers

One of the blind geniuses of music, Doc Watson has been recording since the early 1960s playing his unique style of flat-picking guitar.

Doc & Merle Watson, Look »»

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Chet Atkins with Someone Else

Chet Atkins frequently collaborated with other geniuses to make great albums. I’ve already posted one of him with Les Paul (I’ve got another that I can’t »»

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The Very Best of Walter Brennan

The Very Best of Walter Brennan, United Artists, UA 438. 1975.

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New Folk Jesus Music

New Folk, Country Faith. Impact Records R3254, 1973. Banjo, fiddle, and stand-up bass, what more could you want? A member of the Christian band »»

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Two Generations of The Carter Family in Album Covers

More Golden Gems from the Original Carter Family, RCA Camden, CAS 2554, 1972; and Keep on the Sunny Side, The Carter Family with Special Guest Johnny Cash. »»

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