Ernest V. Stoneman: Edison recordings, 1928 / County CD-3510

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County CD 3510 / Though not a particularly good singer, Ernest Stoneman was quite an important figure in the early history of country music. One of the very first authentic mountain musicians to record, he left a large repertoire of good songs, as well as a large family who have contributed much to country music over the years. He was the most significant old-time artist to record for Thomas Edison in terms of number of recordings, at least, and happily his entire set of pieces for this label has been preserved at the Edison National Historic site and all of his 1928 cuts appear here through its courtesy. There are 22 in all, some which were never issued before in any form, plus one or two that only came out on cylinders and are consequently extremely rare. These are some of Stoneman’s nicest recordings, with very pretty fiddle, banjo & harmonica accompaniments in addition to Stoneman’s own guitar. It is likely that Eck Dunford, George Stoneman, Bolen Frost and Hattie Stoneman contribute the backing. An important & fascinating old-time re-issue.

1   Remember The Poor Tramp Has To Live
2   The Prisoner’s Lament
3   All Go Hungry Hash House
4   There’ll Come A Time
5   Sally Goodwin
6   Careless Love
7   The Eastbound Train     
8   The Unlucky Road To Washington     
9   The Old Maid And The Burglar     
10  Down On The Banks Of The Ohio     
11  We Parted At The River     
12  It’s Sinful To Flirt     
13  He Was Nailed To The Cross For Me
14  When The Redeemed Are Gathering In     
15  Goodbye Dear Old Stepstone     
16  Fallen By The Wayside
17  My Mother And My Sweetheart     
18  Midnight On The Stormy Deep     
19  The Pretty Mohea     
20  Watchman Ring That Bell     
21  I Remember Calvary     
22  He Is Coming After Me