This is a blog for the audience of WICN's The Folk Revival ~ 3 hours of the folk of the folk revivals of the 20th century into the 21st century. Hosted by Nick noble sharing some of his favorite roots and branches of folk music. Scroll down right column for interesting lists and information.

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

New friend - old music


New friend of the Folk Revival Nick Noble has sent us some
videos.

He will be co hosting and playing some Hannukah songs tomorrow night
December 6th 2007 9PM.



Below

From the ORIGINAL Highwaymen. Recorded on 05-05-07 at Spearfish, South Dakota.
"Michael" a traditional Georgia Sea Island spiritual, was a #1 hit for the Highwaymen in 1961 (and throughout much of the world-- their "Michael" is the most successful traditional recording by a folk group of all time). Here it is sung by the original Highwaymen (Burnett, Fisher, Trott, Butts, with Johann Helton on bass) at a recent concert (2006) in the Dakotas.



Huddie Ledbetter's (Leadbelly) "Cotton Fields" was a Top 20 hit for the Highwaymen in 1962. Here sung by the original Highwaymen (from l to r: Bob Burnett-- VP of Bank of America in RI; Dave Fisher-- professional musician; Steve Trott-- Federal Appeals Court Judge on the 9th Circuit; and Steve Butts-- retired college administrator; with bassist Johann Helton of Boise, ID). They are seen here on the 2002 PBS Special "This Land is Your Land-- the Folk Years".

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