Little old log cabin in the lane 78rpm version fiddlin. 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. Fiddlin john carson march 23, 1868 december 11, 1949 was an american old time fiddler and an earlyrecorded country musician. 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. The first major fiddling champ and recording star, fiddlin john carson 1868 1949 was first recorded in 1923 and by 1925 was a sensation. 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. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The recording was immediately sold out from the stage of the next fiddlers convention on july, 1923. This page lists the song chart entries of 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. Listen to your favorite songs from fiddlin john carson vol. Fiddlin john carson claimed he had been born in blue ridge, georgia, perhaps to make himself more attractive to his core audience. Carson s recording in 1923 in that little brick building marked the beginning of country as a hit genre in the country. Fiddlin john carson march 23, 1868 december 11, 1949 was an american oldtime. Record research, discography, 78rpm, stomping george mclennon. When the saints go marching in fiddlin john carson, moonshine kate. There aint no bugs on me x2there may be bugs on some of you mugsbut there aint no bugs on me. Jul 24, 2017 first country music hit traced back to atlanta building. Fiddlin john carson little old log cabin in the lane. Recordings made on wednesday, june 24, 1925 discography.
Lyrics to little old log cabin in the lane 78rpm version by fiddlin john carson. You will never miss your mother until she is gone by fiddlin john carson. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from fiddlin john carson at the discogs marketplace. 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. Its popularity ensured that the industry would continue recording rural folk songs. Carson was born in or near fannin county, georgia, and grew up on a farm there. Fiddlin john carson billy in the lowground 1923 youtube. Fare you well old joe clark by fiddlin john carson napster. 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.
Start your 30day free trial of unlimited to listen to this album plus tens of millions more songs. Listen to fare you well old joe clark by fiddlin john carson. 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. So together with jubilant heart, lets wish john carson a happy birthday. Fiddlin john carson music, videos, stats, and photos. 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. He and his daughter, rosa lee, who was known as moonshine kate, were the first stars despite the. Fiddlin john carson march 23, 1868 december 11, 1949 was an american oldtime folk fiddler and an earlyrecorded country musician. Atlanta building that recorded first country hit faces. Stomping george mclennon bert williams protege, mailorder mountain music, wile cylinder catalog, fiddlin john carson. 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. In fact, carson was born near the town of smyrna, georgia. Fiddlin john carson little old log cabin in the lane 1923.
Complete recorded works in chronological order, volume ii. 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. Music profile for fiddlin john carson, born 23 march 1874. Discography of southern textile workers commercial recordings. Fiddlin john carson, who recorded the little old cabin in the lane. Cowan also played with his wife, matilda, until her death in 1916.
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. 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 the old hen cackled and the roosters going to crow. 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. Carson peters and iron mountain entertain audiences by performing oldtime, bluegrass, and gospel music. Update this biography complete biography of fiddlin john carson. Carson also founded or cofounded the atlanta country music hall of fame, into which he was inducted in 1996, fiddlin john carson products inc. Find the song lyrics for fiddlin john carson top tracks. Fiddlin john carson vocalist discography of american historical. A year later, on june 14, 1923, carson recorded his first phonograph record. Fiddlin john carson sings the death of floyd collins in this recording dating from april of 1925. Archie lee, bill brown, pops melvin, judge lee, hoke rice, pink lindsey. 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 1868 1949 born march 23, 1868, fannin county, georgia.
Mar 21, 2018 so together with jubilant heart, lets wish john carson a happy birthday. 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. December 11, 1949 in atlanta, ga, oldtime fiddler and singer who was an earlyrecorded country and folk musician. Carson fiddlin john complete recorded works, volume iv. The band consisted of cowan powers and his children, charles, orpha, carrie and ada. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Russell, tony pinson, bob 2004 country music records. Peer, realizing carson s potential, immediately invited carson to new york for another recording session. The songs are listed with the most widely successful first. 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. First country music hit traced back to atlanta building. 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. 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. 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.
Aint no bugs on me california state university, fresno. Rosa lee carson, better known as moonshine kate, was one of the first women to record country music during the 1920s and one of the genres earliest female comedians. 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. Aug 29, 2012 fiddlin john carson billy in the lowground 1923.
Available on cd and download only from the document records store. Fiddlin powers and family was a virginia string band from the 1920s, considered pioneers in early country music. 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. Meet her when the sun goes down fiddlin john carson, moonshine kate. Born, raised andor currently living in usa georgia artists, albums, songs. Find fiddlin john carson discography, albums and singles on allmusic. It is strange that no body ever talks about the fiddlin john carson award, my dad dallas burell was given the 5th. Little old log cabin in the lane 78rpm version fiddlin john carson.
The birthplace of country musics first hit is being. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. Fiddlin john carson march 23, 1868 december 11, 1949 was an american oldtime fiddler and an earlyrecorded country musician. 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. 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. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Fiddlin john carson the little old log cabin in the lane lyrics. The building where fiddlin john carson recorded the first country music hit in 1923 still stands at 152 nassau street in downtown atlanta, but developers of a margaritavillethemed hotel. Fiddlin john carson ceased recording temporarily in 1931 but resumed in 1934, now for the victor label. First country music hit traced back to atlanta building 90.
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. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. Explore releases from fiddlin john carson at discogs. Fiddlin john carson free internet radio slacker radio.
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