John Johnson
CD 978-0-937058-57-2
$15.95
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Summary
The hottest fiddler in the music-rich history of West Virginia, young John Johnson (1916-1996) was at the peak of his power in 1947. That year, folklorist Louis Chappell came to Strange Creek, Braxton County, to capture Johnson's legendary music on an aluminum-disc recording machine. Johnson reeled off 80 pieces for the professor, in a dazzling display of power, imagination and grace. This CD makes part of that session available to the public for the first time.
Named a "Best Record of 2001" by East Bay Express
Tracklist
1. Cheatham County Breakdown
2. Jimmy Johnson
3. White Pilgrim
4. Brickyard Pie
5. Sally Anne
6. Down Yonder
7. Wagoner
8. Georgia Town
9. Dickson County Blues
10. Forked Deer
11. Polka
12. Greasy String
13. Turkey In The Straw
14. Camp Chase
15. Irish Girl
16. Laddie
17. Grey Eagle
18. Shelvin' Rock
19. Mississippi Sawyer
20. Gilderoy
21. Honeysuckly Rag
22. Three Forks Of Ready
23. Garfield's March
24. Piney Mountain
Author
John Johnson (1916-1996) of Strange Creek, Braxton County, West Virginia was a legendary man of many talents. He was a master of many manual trades, had an enviable reputation as an athlete and strong man, and was an accomplished poet and painter, as well as a musician. Johnson recorded the songs of Strange Creek Fiddling at the age of 31.
Reviews
"...these 1947 field recordings are breathtaking. A revelation for old-time fans."
Duck Baker, East Bay Express
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