Name: The Rough Guide to the Roots of Country Music
Brand: Various

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

RGNET1391LP

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Black

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Download code: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-01-31

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Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

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605633139143

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

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Various

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Country / Americana

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Rough Guide

Founded in 1994, the Music Rough Guide sublabel is produced by World Music Network in association with a renowned book publisher. Each release from this label focuses on a particular style, region, or artist. As a sublabel of World Music Network, the Rough Guide series offers an extensive collection of music that spans various genres and cultures.
The Music Rough Guide label has established itself as an authoritative source for discovering new and unique sounds from around the world. With its rich catalog of releases, it provides music enthusiasts with a curated selection of albums that showcase the diversity and beauty of global music.
Whether you are interested in exploring traditional folk tunes, vibrant jazz rhythms, or infectious pop melodies from different corners of the globe, the Music Rough Guide label has something to offer for every musical taste. Immerse yourself in the captivating sounds and cultural richness brought to you by this esteemed label.

Featuring the greatest names in early country music including Jimmie Rodgers, The Carter Family and Uncle Dave Macon, it’s an incredibly diverse selection of tracks ranging from the old-time banjo and string bands to slide guitar pioneers and hillbilly blues. The album includes classic tracks from the the legendary Bristol sessions in 1927 - country music’s big bang.

The perfect overview of the many different styles and key performers of early country music on one album with a unique insight into country music’s raw and intriguing roots. The album includes many forgotten gems by artists shrouded in mystery

Tracks: Uncle Dave Macon &amp; Sam McGee - Way Down The Old Plank Road / Charlie Poole &amp; The North Carolina Ramblers - Leaving Home / Jimmie Rodg- ers - Somewhere Down Below The Dixon Line / J.P. Nester - Train On The Island / Darby &amp; Tarlton - Sweet Sarah Blues / Dock Boggs - Old Rub Alcohol Blues / East Texas Serenaders - Acorn Stomp / Clarence Ashley - The Coo Coo Bird / The Carter Family - Wildwood Flower / Tenneva Ramblers - The Longest Train I Ever saw / Earl Johnson &amp; His Dixie Entertainers - Ain’t Nobody’s Business / B.F. Shelton - Darling Cora / Ernest V. Stoneman &amp; The Sweet Brothers - John Hardy / Cli Carlisle - Chicken Roost Blues / Eck Robertson &amp; Family - Texas Wagoner / Ray Brothers - Got The Jake Leg Too / Fruit Jar Guzzlers - Stack-O- Lee / Wilmer Wa s &amp; The Lonely Eagles - Sleepy Desert / Gid Tanner &amp; His Skil- let Lickers - It Ain’t Gonna Rain No Mo’ / Burne &amp; Rutherford - Curly Headed Woman / Fiddlin’ Doc Roberts Trio - Cumberland Blues / Lowe Stokes - Billy In The Lowground / Buell Kazee - The Orphan Girl / Leake County Revelers - Leake County Blues / Fiddlin’ John Carson &amp; His Virginia Reelers - Gonna SwingOn The Golden Gate

The Rough Guide to the Roots of Country Music

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