The Folkways Years, 1964-1983

Red Allen and Frank Wakefield SFW40127

The late Red Allen is considered to be one of the most important exponents of the "high, lonesome sound," the epitome of bluegrass singing. Red Allen's spirited vocals and strong rhythm guitar make him one of the greatest innovators in bluegrass while remaining true to his roots, playing it straight and singing it with soul. Allen's 1964 Folkways bluegrass album Red Allen, Frank Wakefield and the Kentuckians, featuring Wakefield on mandolin, is regarded as one of the most influential documents in the genre. Smithsonian Folkways presents this remarkable album plus six never-released cuts and additional selections from four later Folkways albums. 72 minutes. 36-page booklet with photos and extensive notes.
Country(s) United States
Culture Group(s) Anglo-American
Keyword(s) Bluegrass music
Instrument(s) Banjo; Bass; Dobro; Fiddle; Guitar; Harmonica; Mandolin
Language(s) English

Year of Recording 2001
Record Label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Produced by Mark Yacovone ; Artist Red Allen ; Artist Frank Wakefield

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101	Little Maggie	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	3:08
102	Somebody Loves You, Darling	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	2:22
103	New Camptown Races	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	2:35
104	Are You Afraid to Die?	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	2:40
105	Sweetheart, You Done Me Wrong	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	2:55
106	Are You Washed in the Blood?	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	2:46
107	Deep Elem Blues	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	2:33
108	Ground Hog	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	2:01
109	Catnip	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	1:46
110	The Little Girl and the Dreadful Snake	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	3:23
111	I'm Just Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	2:15
112	Shake Hands with Mother Again	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	2:31
113	All the Good Times Are Passed and Gone	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	2:07
114	When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	2:36
115	Can You Forgive?	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	3:41
116	Old Joe Clark	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	1:46
117	Knocking At Your Door	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	2:11
118	Green Apples	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	2:18
119	Hello City Limits	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	2:16
120	Victim to the Tomb	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	3:43
121	Are You Teasing Me?	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	2:35
122	My Sweet Love Ain't Around	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	3:09
123	Dig a Hole in the Meadow	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	2:24
124	I'm Waiting to Hear You Call Me Darling	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	2:43
125	Stone Wall	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	2:57
126	Troubles Around My Door	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	1:50
127	I Guess I'll Go On Dreaming	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	2:27
128	Christian Life	Red Allen and Frank Wakefield	2:49

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