The Story That The Crow Told Me, Vol. 2

The Story That the Crow Told Me, Vol. 2
Early American Rural Children's Songs
Classic Recordings From the 20s and '30s
Yazoo 2052; Ordering Information; Volume 1

"A stunning representation of American rural
music at its finest...the joyous music goes on and
on"- Victory Music Review
" Maybe today's children are Internet savvy, but
wouldn't it be entirely too sad if a 6-year old
didn't know that roosters crow on Sourwood
Mountain" - Portsmouth Daily Times

A collection of classic recordings of early American rural children's songs, songs that would have been either sung to children or by them, or both. These selections are characterized by a delightful warmth and playfulness, by an irresistible lightheartedness and innocence. The lyrics convey both charming quaintness and often surreal imagery. The performances here are by great traditional musicians, some well-known and some never heard before on any re-issue.


Arkansas, c. 1910		Virginia, 1899


1. BILL CARLISLE, Little Honey Bee 2. LAKE HOWARD, Chewing Gum Blues 3. ANNA & JULIA CANOVA, The Frog Went A-Courtin 4. SKILLET LICKERS, Devilish Mary 5. KELLY HARREL, Charley, He's A Good Old Man 6. JACK REEDY & HIS WALKER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND, Groundhog 7. A. A. GRAY & SEVEN FOOT DILLY, The Old Ark's A Moving 8. HENRY THOMAS, The Little Red Caboose 9. CAROLINA TAR HEELS, Somebody's Tall and Handsome 10. BUCKLEBUSTERS, Cluck Old Hen 11. MCGEE BROTHERS & TODD, Charming Bill 12. PRAIRIE RAMBLERS, Beaver Creek	13. BRADLEY KINCAID, A Paper of Pins 14. FORD & GRACE, Kiss Me Cindy 15. LEROY CARR, Carried Water For The Elephant 16. ARTHUR SMITH TRIO, Pig At Home In The Pen 17. CHUBBY PARKER, Get Away Old Maids Get Away 18. NORTH CAROLINA COOPER BOYS, Daniel In The Den Of Liars 19. BRADLEY KINCAID, Sourwood Mountain 20. LEAKE COUNTY REVELERS, Molly Put The Kettle On 21. JOE REED FAMILY, Little David Play On Your Harp 22. LAND NORRIS, I Love Somebody 23. VERNON DALHART, Jesus Loves Me