The Carter Family Collection
The Carter Family Collection
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Our Take
Our Take
The Carter Family Collection Vol. 1 1927-34 is a quaint little time capsule of Americana goodness that will have you yearning for simpler times when the air was sweet with the scent of freshly baked apple pie and everyone still wrote letters instead of sending texts.
This compilation of timeless tunes from the legendary Carter Family is like stumbling upon a dusty old record in your grandparents' attic, full of crackling warmth and nostalgic charm. From the haunting harmonies of "Keep On the Sunny Side" to the foot-stomping energy of "Wildwood Flower," each track is a glimpse into a bygone era where music was made with heart and soul.
With A.P. Carter's soulful vocals leading the way and Sara Carter's ethereal harmonies floating above, the Carter Family's music is both simple and profound, like a back porch conversation with an old friend. Their songs are imbued with a sense of sincerity and authenticity that is hard to find in today's slickly produced pop landscape.
So dust off your old record player, pour yourself a glass of sweet tea, and let the Carter Family Collection transport you to a time when life was slower, the sunsets more breathtaking, and the music was truly timeless. Trust me, you won't regret it.
Track Listing
Track Listing
1. Wandering Boy
2. Poor Orphan Child
3. Single Girl Married Girl
4. Storms Are On the Ocean
5. Little Log Cabin By the Sea
6. Bury Me Under the Weeping Willow
7. River of Jordan
8. Keep On the Sunny Side
9. I Ain't Goin' to Work Tomorrow
10. Chewing Gum
11. Little Darling Pal of Mine
12. Will You Miss Me When I'm Gone
13. Wildwood Flower
14. Forsaken Love
15. I Have No One to Love Me (But the Sailor)
16. Anchored in Love
17. My Clinch Mountain Home
18. Foggy Mountain Top
19. I'm Thinking Tonight of My Blue Eyes
20. Engine #143
21. God Gave Noah the Rainbow Sign
Disc: 2
1. Little Moses
2. Lula Walls
3. Sweet Fern
4. Grave On the Green Hillside
5. Diamonds in the Rough
6. John Hardy Was a Desperate Little Man
7. Bring Back My Blue Eyed Boy to Me
8. Cyclone of Rye Cove
9. Homestead On the Farm
10. When the Roses Bloom in Dixieland
11. No Telephone in Heaven
12. Western Hobo
13. A Distant Land to Roam
14. Kitty Waltz
15. Lover's Farewell
16. When the Springtime Comes Again
17. When the World's On Fire
18. Cannon Ball Blues
19. Worried Man Blues
20. Don't Forget This Song
21. Little Log Hut in the Lane
Disc: 3
1. I Have an Aged Mother
2. On the Rock Where Moses Stood
3. Darling Nellie Across the Sea
4. Where Shall I Be
5. No More the Sun Shines On Lorena
6. Lonesome Valley
7. The Birds Were Singin' of You
9. Jimmie Brown the Newsboy
8. There's Someone Waiting for Me
10. When I'm Gone
11. I Can't Feel at Home
12. Jimmie Rodgers Visits the Carter Family
13. Fond Affection
14. Sow 'Em On the Mountain
15. My Old Cottage Home
16. Lonesome for You
17. Let the Church Roll On
18. Room in Heaven for Me
19. Weary Prodigal Son
20. Sunshine in the Shadows
21. Dying Soldier
Disc: 4
1. Motherless Children
2. Tell Me That You Love Me
3. I Never Loved But One
4. Where We'll Never Grow Old
5. We Will March Through the Streets of the City
6. Mid the Green Fields of Virginia
7. Picture On the Wall
8. Happiest Days of All
9. Amber Tresses
10. Lonesome Pine Special
11. Carter's Blues
12. Wabash Cannonball
13. Meet Me By Moonlight, Alone
14. Will the Roses Bloom in Heaven?
15. The Spirit of Love Watches Over Me
16. Sweet As the Flowers in Maytime
17. If One Won't Another Will
18. Church in the Wildwood
19. The Sun of the Soul
20. Broken Hearted Lover
21. Two Sweethearts
Disc: 5
1. Winding Stream
2. I Wouldn't Mind Dying
3. Give Me Roses While I Live
4. Gold Watch and Chain
5. I Loved You Better Than You Knew
6. See That My Grave Is Kept Green
7. This Is Like Heaven to Me
8. On the Sea of Galilee
9. Home By the Sea
10. Over the Garden Wall
11. Will My Mother Know Me There
12. On My Way to Canaan's Land
13. Cowboy Jack
14. I Never Will Marry
15. I'll Be All Smiles Tonight
16. Hello Central, Give Me Heaven
17. Darling Daisies
18. The Lovers Return
19. East Virginia Blues
20. Happy Or Lonesome
Disc: 6
1. I'm Working On a Building
2. One Little Word
3. You've Been Fooling Me Baby
4. Away Out On the Old Saint Sabbath
5. It'll Aggravate Your Soul
6. The Evening Bells Are Ringing
7. Longing for Old Virginia
8. Cowboy's Wild Song to the Herd
9. My Heart's Tonight in Texas
10. I'll Be Home Some Day
11. There'll Be Joy Joy Joy
12. Mountains of Tennessee
13. Are You Tired of Me, My Darling?
14. There's No Hiding Place Down There
15. On a Hill Lone and Grey
16. Sailor Boy
17. Faded Coat of Blue
18. March Winds Goin' to Blow My Blues All Away
19. Why There's a Tear in My Eye
20. Carter Family & Jimmie Rodgers in Texas
21. The Wonderful City
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About the artist
The Carter Family
The Carter Family: Sweet harmonies and timeless tunes Hailing from the heart of the American South, the Carter Family has been making sweet, soul-stirring music for generations. Comprising of A.P. Carter, Sara Carter, and Maybelle Carter, this musical trio has been captivating audiences with their unique blend of folk, country, and gospel sounds since the 1920s. With their intricate vocal harmonies and timeless melodies, the Carter Family's music transcends genres and generations. From the haunting lament of "Can the Circle be Unbroken" to the uplifting spirit of "Keep on the Sunny Side," their songs are a powerful testament to the enduring power of music to uplift and inspire. But don't let their wholesome image fool you - the Carter Family has a rebellious streak that sets them apart from their peers. Their music is infused with a sense of rawness and authenticity that is as refreshing as it is rare in today's overproduced music industry. Whether you're a die-hard country fan or just looking for some good, old-fashioned tunes to brighten your day, the Carter Family has something for everyone. So grab your favourite pair of cowboy boots, slip on your best flannel shirt, and get ready to be transported to a simpler time where the music was pure, the melodies were sweet, and the Carter Family reigned supreme.
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