The Early Days of Country Music

A fusion of blues and mountain music, a reminder of better times for many people, and a host of memorable and gifted musicians.   In this episode, we'll discover the following musicians and their music:Jimmie Rogers & Louis Armstrong - Blue Yodel Number NineDeFord Bailey - Pan American BluesCotton Eyed Joe - Fiddlin' John CarsonShow Intro for the Grand Ol' Opry - November 11, 1939Jimmie Rogers - The Carter Family - Bury Me Under the Weeping Willow(Medley):The Carter Family - When the World's On FireThe Carter Family - Little Darling Pal of MineWoody Guthrie - This Land is Your LandJake Tullock & Earl Scruggs - Little Darling Pal of Mine Lesley Riddle - Red River BluesMaybelle Carter Interview from 1975DeFord Bailey - The Fox ChaseHarry McClintock - The Big Rock Candy MountainEck Robertson - Sally GoodenDoc Watson - Going Down the Road Feeling Bad Updates!If you'd like to have a hand in helping to produce the American Song podcast, we'd sure appreciate it if you'd become an American Song Patreon member.  You can make a donation of any amount by visiting our Patreon page!Also, we'd love to hear from you and answer any questions, or hear any suggestions you might have about the podcast.  Visit the American Song Facebook page!