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Biographical and descriptive notes by Kenneth S. Goldstein on slipcase. Performer(s): Obray Ramsey, George Pegram, Harry West, "Aunt" Samantha Bumgarner, banjo ; with accompanying instrumentalists.

Lonesome pine -- Eatin' out of your hand -- Two timin' baby -- Kentucky Hill special -- He showed me the way -- I'm all alone -- What can I tell my heart -- Windy mountain -- Lost in this world -- Two ...