A year later, on june 14, 1923, carson recorded his first phonograph record. Between 1923 and 1931, carson recorded almost 150 songs, mostly together with the virginia reelers or his daughter rosa lee carson, who performed with him as moonshine kate. Cover versions of john henry blues by fiddlin john carson. This page lists the song chart entries of fiddlin john carson. Fiddlin john carson 1868 1949 born march 23, 1868, fannin county, georgia. 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. Randall franks performs in honor of fiddlin john carson. The only known recording of banjo player uncle john scruggs was a newsreel film performance of this song. Carson was born in or near fannin county, georgia, and grew up on a farm there. Fiddlin john carson march 23, 1868 december 11, 1949 was an american oldtime.
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. It was also covered by tommy jarrell, doc watson and david holt, iiird tyme out, scott county boys and other artists. Fiddlin john carson sings the death of floyd collins in this recording dating from april of 1925. Discography of southern textile workers commercial recordings.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile. Carson introduces all but two of his victorbluebird records with the words this is old fiddlin john. Fiddlin john carson originally recorded john henry blues written by unknown and fiddlin john carson released it on the single dixie cowboy in 1924. He and his daughter, rosa lee, who was known as moonshine kate, were the first stars despite the. Fare you well old joe clark by fiddlin john carson napster. When one act cancelled brockman brought in fiddlin john carson to, as peer. The songs are listed with the most widely successful first. Fiddlin john carson 18681949 was a lifelong resident of georgia who made hundreds of recordings through the years. Fiddlin john carsonyoull never miss your mother until shes gone. Russell, tony pinson, bob 2004 country music records. Meet her when the sun goes down fiddlin john carson, moonshine kate.
Fiddlin carson peters band tour dates, fiddlin carson. By this time, the fiddlers daughter rosa lee had grown into a rather hardboiled young lady who sounds like a living personification of the name shed performed under. There aint no bugs on me x2there may be bugs on some of you mugsbut there aint no bugs on me. Volume six in documents seven part survey of fiddlin john carson s complete recorded works presents 23 variably scratchy okeh recordings made in new orleans and atlanta during a 12month period beginning in middecember 1929. 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. Listen to your favorite songs from fiddlin john carson vol. 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. Fiddlin john carson vocalist discography of american historical. Fiddlin john carson march 23, 1868 december 11, 1949 was an american old time fiddler and an earlyrecorded country musician. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from fiddlin john carson at the discogs marketplace.
The first major fiddling champ and recording star, fiddlin john carson 1868 1949 was first recorded in 1923 and by 1925 was a sensation. Fiddlin john carson ceased recording temporarily in 1931 but resumed in 1934, now for the victor label. Aint no bugs on me california state university, fresno. Fiddlin carson peters band tickets are on sale right now on concertpass. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Carsons recording in 1923 in that little brick building marked the beginning of country as a hit genre in the country. Fiddlin john carson, his real world, and the world of his songs. Fiddlin john carson youll never miss your mother until. Ive used tony russell and also guthrie meade as a basis for my discography.
Music profile for fiddlin john carson, born 23 march 1874. Volume six in documents seven part survey of fiddlin john carsons complete recorded works presents 23 variably scratchy okeh recordings made in new orleans and atlanta during a 12month period beginning in middecember 1929. Randall franks joined georgia artists at sylvester cemetery in atlanta, ga. Explore releases from fiddlin john carson at discogs. Fiddlin john carson music, videos, stats, and photos. Carson was 6 years old at the time of this filming in 2010. Fiddlin john carson claimed he had been born in blue ridge, georgia, perhaps to make himself more attractive to his core audience. Fiddlin john carson free internet radio slacker radio. Concertpass is your number one destination for all fiddlin carson peters band concerts tickets as well as concert dates and extensive tour information. In fact, carson was born near the town of smyrna, georgia. December 11, 1949 in atlanta, ga, oldtime fiddler and singer who was an earlyrecorded country and folk musician. Fiddlin john carsons recording of the little old log cabin in the lane was one of the first commercial recordings by a rural white musician.
Carson was born in the blue ridge mountains of georgia in 1868, and worked in cotton mills for. Fiddlin john carson little old log cabin in the lane. 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. 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.
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. So together with jubilant heart, lets wish john carson a happy birthday. Its popularity ensured that the industry would continue recording rural folk songs. Find the song lyrics for fiddlin john carson top tracks. Fiddlin john carson, who recorded the little old cabin in the lane. I ve used tony russell and also guthrie meade as a basis for my discography. Listen to fare you well old joe clark by fiddlin john carson. Carson peters and iron mountain entertain audiences by performing oldtime, bluegrass, and gospel music.
The remainder of the carson discography comes from two days worth of activity which took place at the end of february 1934 in camden, nj, probably in the same churchmadeoverintoarecordingstudio where victors engineers had recorded fats wallers hot pipe organ solos in 1926 and 1927. The year the first commercial country music recording came out fiddlin john carson acadia land of abundance where the cajuns or acadians came from prior to louisiana and after france. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Fiddlin john carson originally did tom watson special, the kickin mule, sally ann, im glad my wifes in europe and other songs. It is strange that no body ever talks about the fiddlin john carson award, my dad dallas burell was given the 5th. The night was dark and drizzlythe air was full of sleetthe old man joined the ku kluxand ma she lost her sheet. 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. Fiddlin john carson and his virginia reelers he rambled fiddlin john carson and his virginia reelers he rambled. First country music hit traced back to atlanta building. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. Fiddlin john carson wrote little mary phagan and be kind to a man when he is down. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now.
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