The Early Years, 1958-1962

The New Lost City Ramblers SFW40036

The lively, good humored Ramblers introduced generations to old-time string band music and influenced artists as diverse as Doc Watson and the Holy Modal Rounders. This collection of 26 songs and instrumentals highlights the virtuosity and splendid variety of 12 Folkways albums recorded by the original group (John Cohen, Tom Paley, and Mike Seeger). "...[A]musing in spots, touching in others and captivating all the way through..." — The Fresno Bee
Country(s) United States
Culture Group(s) Anglo-American
Keyword(s) Folksong revival; String band
Instrument(s) Banjo; Fiddle; Guitar
Language(s) English
Year of Recording 1991
Record Label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Produced by Jon Pankake ; Artist New Lost City Ramblers ; Recorded by Moses Asch ; Recorded by Peter Bartok ; Recorded by Mike Seeger ; Compiled by Jon Pankake ; Cover photo by Robert Frank ; Design by Carol Hardy