Name: Freight Train and Other North Carolina Folk Songs and Tunes
Brand: Elizabeth Cotten

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

FWLP03526

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-03-01

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Signed copies: No

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0093070352612

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Elizabeth Cotten

Genre GB

Folk

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Smithsonian Folkways

In 1987, following the death of Moses Asch, the Smithsonian Institution acquired from his estate the rights, papers, and masters for Folkways Records. This was done with the Smithsonian's promise to keep all of the 2168 Folkways titles in print, which they continue to do to this day under the *Smithsonian Folkways* banner.

Under their ownership, *Smithsonian Folkways* has become a renowned label in the music industry. With a commitment to preserving and promoting traditional folk music from around the world, they have curated an extensive collection of albums that showcase diverse cultural expressions.

As one of the leading authorities on folk music, *Smithsonian Folkways* offers a wide range of genres including blues, country, gospel, jazz, and world music. Their catalog features legendary artists such as Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie as well as lesser-known but equally talented performers who have made significant contributions to their respective musical traditions.

Elizabeth Cotten’s 1958 debut album on Folkways is best known for containing the earliest recording of her classic Freight Train. The breadth of her repertoire and her endearing style have captivated generations of guitarists and fans of traditional American music.

Cotten’s self-taught, upside-down, left -handed playing style on the guitar and banjo made her a true original. Many of her deeply personal compositions, such as the immortal Oh Babe It Ain’t No Lie, are included.

Freight Train and Other North Carolina Folk Songs and Tunes

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