Ralph peer 001 s8374b,c the little old log cabin in the lane okeh 4890rounder 1003 doccd8014 002 s8375a,b the old hen cackled and the roosters going to. Fiddlin john carson s recording of the little old log cabin in the lane was one of the first commercial recordings by a rural white musician. Fiddlin john carson little old log cabin in the lane. Carson peters and iron mountain entertain audiences by performing oldtime, bluegrass, and gospel music. So together with jubilant heart, lets wish john carson a happy birthday. Fiddlin john carson little old log cabin in the lane 1923. Carson was born in or near fannin county, georgia, and grew up on a farm there.
He was the first to cut a country music record, first to cut an entire album, first to have his own radio program in 1923, and the first to travel widely giving country music performances. When the saints go marching in fiddlin john carson, moonshine kate. Record research, discography, 78rpm, stomping george mclennon. He and his daughter, rosa lee, who was known as moonshine kate, were the first stars despite the. While most of the songs are solo fiddle and voice, the last two are full string band duel fiddlers, banjo, guitar and are the probably the best tracks on the album. Fiddlin john carson, who recorded the little old cabin in the lane. Fiddlin john carson was an american oldtime fiddler and singer who recorded what is widely considered to be the first country music song featuring vocals a. Stomping george mclennon bert williams protege, mailorder mountain music, wile cylinder catalog, fiddlin john carson. The only known recording of banjo player uncle john scruggs was a newsreel film performance of this song.
They were the first family string band to make a commercial record 1924. Fare you well old joe clark by fiddlin john carson napster. A year later, on june 14, 1923, carson recorded his first phonograph record. The band consists of carson, carsons father, jamie peters, eric marshall and ben marshall of mount airy, north carolina and austin tate of marion, virginia. Complete recorded works in chronological order, volume i. Fiddlin john carson 18681949 was a lifelong resident of georgia who made hundreds of recordings through the years. There aint no bugs on me x2there may be bugs on some of you mugsbut there aint no bugs on me.
You will never miss your mother until she is gone by fiddlin john carson. Fiddlin john carson march 23, 1868 december 11, 1949 was an american oldtime folk fiddler and an earlyrecorded country musician. Fiddlin john carson billy in the lowground 1923 youtube. The night was dark and drizzlythe air was full of sleetthe old man joined the ku kluxand ma she lost her sheet. Fiddlin john carson claimed he had been born in blue ridge, georgia, perhaps to make himself more attractive to his core audience. Its popularity ensured that the industry would continue recording rural folk songs. In the spring of 1922, georgias fiddlin john carson, at the age of fiftyfour, became one of the first genuine oldtime country musicians to broadcast country music over a radio station. Carson s recording in 1923 in that little brick building marked the beginning of country as a hit genre in the country.
Listen to fare you well old joe clark by fiddlin john carson. Find the song lyrics for fiddlin john carson top tracks. The profanity of john carson s fiddle over the course of the seven volumes of document records fiddlin john carson s complete recorded works in chronological order the firsttime listener will hear oldtime, hillbilly music played with selfawareness and. Carson also founded or cofounded the atlanta country music hall of fame, into which he was inducted in 1996, fiddlin john carson products inc. Fiddlin john carson was already 55 when in 1923 the okeh label released little old log cabin in the lanethe old hen cackled the first recording by a strictly country artist and arguably the beginning of the country music recording industry. It is strange that no body ever talks about the fiddlin john carson award, my dad dallas burell was given the 5th. Atlanta building that recorded first country hit faces. The first major fiddling champ and recording star, fiddlin john carson 1868 1949 was first recorded in 1923 and by 1925 was a sensation. The little old log cabin in the lane, fare you well old joe clark, cotton eyed joe, run, nigger, run, the old hen cackled and the roosters going to crow. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. Fiddlin john carson 1868 1949 born march 23, 1868, fannin county, georgia. Kyle kessler holds a pressing of fiddlin john carson s the little old log cabin in the lane, which was recorded at 152 nassau street in atlanta.
A year later, on june 14, 1923, carson recorded his first phonograph record, which quickly sold out and increased national interest in southern rural music. Born, raised andor currently living in usa georgia artists, albums, songs. Fiddlin john carson the old hen cackled and the roosters going to crow. Fiddlin john carson the little old log cabin in the lane lyrics. Discography of southern textile workers commercial recordings. Jul 24, 2017 first country music hit traced back to atlanta building. The songs are listed with the most widely successful first. Her father, fiddlin john carson, made the first successful country record in 1923 and went on to become one of the most extensively recorded country stars of the 1920s. Complete recorded works in chronological order, volume ii. Carson fiddlin john complete recorded works, volume iv. Perhaps the most well known figure buried here is fiddlin john carson, who is widely considered to be the father of country and western music. First country music hit traced back to atlanta building.
Peer, realizing carson s potential, immediately invited carson to new york for another recording session. Now im gettin old and feeble and i cannot work no more, that rusted bladed hoe ive laid to rest, ole master and old misses they are sleep. This page lists the song chart entries of fiddlin john carson. Fiddlin john carson music, videos, stats, and photos. Cowan also played with his wife, matilda, until her death in 1916. Listen to your favorite songs from fiddlin john carson vol. Albums include shes more like her mother everyday times are not like they used to be, the roots of the black crowes, and the storm that struck miami i want to make heaven my home. Fiddlin john carson march 23, 1868 december 11, 1949 was an american old time fiddler and an earlyrecorded country musician. Fiddlin john carson march 23, 1868 december 11, 1949 was an american oldtime fiddler and an earlyrecorded country musician.
Fiddlin john carson march 23, 1868 december 11, 1949 was an american oldtime fiddler and singer who recorded what is widely considered to be the first country music song featuring vocals and lyrics. Little old log cabin in the lane 78rpm version fiddlin. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Fiddlin john carson sings the death of floyd collins in this recording dating from april of 1925. Russell, tony pinson, bob 2004 country music records. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from fiddlin john carson at the discogs marketplace. Fiddlin powers and family was a virginia string band from the 1920s, considered pioneers in early country music. Find fiddlin john carson discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Little old log cabin in the lane 78rpm version fiddlin john carson. Meet her when the sun goes down fiddlin john carson, moonshine kate. Available on cd and download only from the document records store. The birthplace of country musics first hit is being. Ralph peer 001 s8374b,c the little old log cabin in the lane okeh 4890rounder 1003 doccd8014 002 s8375a,b the old hen cackled and the roosters going to crow okeh 4890 rounder 1003 doccd8014. Start your 30day free trial of unlimited to listen to this album plus tens of millions more songs.
Explore releases from fiddlin john carson at discogs. Lyrics to little old log cabin in the lane 78rpm version by fiddlin john carson. Music profile for fiddlin john carson, born 23 march 1874. This song was written to honor fiddlin john carson, a georgia native, who was the first country music artist to have his music recorded in 19 with his version of little old log cabin in the lane. Fiddlin john carson vocalist discography of american historical. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. The band consisted of cowan powers and his children, charles, orpha, carrie and ada. Carson was born in the blue ridge mountains of georgia in 1868, and worked in cotton mills for over 20 years until his fiddling talents won. Aug 29, 2012 fiddlin john carson billy in the lowground 1923. Recordings made on wednesday, june 24, 1925 discography. First country music hit traced back to atlanta building 90. Aint no bugs on me california state university, fresno.
Archie lee, bill brown, pops melvin, judge lee, hoke rice, pink lindsey. The band consists of carson, carson s father, jamie peters, eric marshall and ben marshall of mount airy, north carolina and austin tate of marion, virginia. Fiddlin john carson march 23, 1868 december 11, 1949 was an american oldtime. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. December 11, 1949 in atlanta, ga, oldtime fiddler and singer who was an earlyrecorded country and folk musician. The recording was immediately sold out from the stage of the next fiddlers convention on july, 1923. His grandson john l carson, along with his wife phyllis cole, have run the atlanta country music hall of fame for 35 years as of 2016. Update this biography complete biography of fiddlin john carson. In fact, carson was born near the town of smyrna, georgia. His 1923 version of the wreck of the southern old 97 for the okeh label proved to be one of ralph peers and polk brockmans early successes, along with fiddlin john carson s the little old log cabin in the lane, and provided vernon dalhart with the blueprint. Mar 21, 2018 so together with jubilant heart, lets wish john carson a happy birthday. Fiddlin john carson ceased recording temporarily in 1931 but resumed in 1934, now for the victor label. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Fiddlin john carson free internet radio slacker radio.
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