Original Folkways Recordings of Doc Watson and Clarence Ashley, 1960-1962

Doc Watson and Clarence Ashley SFW40029

With 20 previously unreleased performances, many rare photos, and producer Ralph Rinzler's comprehensive notes, this is the definitive collection of two earlier volumes entitled Old Time Music at Clarence Ashley's. These LP's introduced the world to Doc Watson and played an important role in the folk revival of the '60s. Featured are Gaither Carlton, Clint Howard, Fred Price, Jack Burchett, and others. Compiled by Ralph Rinzler, Matt Walters and Jeff Place. Annotated by Ralph Rinzler. "Soul pours out of these unschooled folk musicians..." — SF Chronicle
Country(s) United States
Culture Group(s) Anglo-American
Keyword(s) Blues; Folk songs--United States; Gospel music; Music--Appalachian Region, Southern.; String band
Instrument(s) Banjo; Fiddle; Guitar; Harmonica
Language(s) English
Year of Recording 1994
Record Label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Field Worker Ralph Rinzler ; Recorded by Ralph Rinzler ; Produced by Ralph Rinzler ; Produced by Matt Walters ; Artist Doc Watson ; Artist Clarence Ashley ; Produced by Jeff Place ; Compiled by Ralph Rinzler ; Compiled by Jeff Place ; Compiled by Matt Walters ; Cover photo by Eugene Earle ; Recorded by Eugene Earle ; Design by Carol Hardy ; Mastered by Alan Yoshida, Hollywood, CA ; Liner Notes by Ralph Rinzler