Description
Aunt Molly Jackson – Library Of Congress Recordings – Vinyl Record
Aunt Molly Jackson was an American folk singer and songwriter known for her Library of Congress recordings. She was born in 1880 in Kentucky and passed away in 1960. Her recordings are an important part of American folk music history, capturing the traditional songs and stories of the Appalachian region.
Aunt Molly Jackson’s Library of Congress recordings, made in the 1930s by folklorist Alan Lomax, are significant because they document the folk music and oral traditions of the working-class people in the coal mining communities of Kentucky. Her songs often touched on the hardships and struggles faced by miners and their families during a challenging period in American history. She used her music as a means of social and political commentary, addressing issues such as labor rights and poverty.
One of her most famous songs is ‘The Little Old Sod Shanty on the Claim,’ which reflects the harsh living conditions of miners and their families. Aunt Molly Jackson’s music and recordings provide valuable insights into the lives and experiences of the people in the Appalachian region during that era.
While Aunt Molly Jackson may not be as widely recognized as some other folk musicians, her Library of Congress recordings are an important part of the folk music archive, preserving the cultural heritage and stories of a particular time and place in American history. Her work continues to be studied and appreciated by folk music enthusiasts and historians.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic seal
Rounder Records 1002
Booklet Included
All recordings on this title were made by Alan Loax
Track Listing
Hard Time’s In Caolman’s Mine
Lonesome Jailhouse Blues
I Love Coal Miners, I Do
Let Me Be Your Teddy
Christmas Eve In The East Side
Witch Stories
Hungry Disgusted Blues
Crossbones Skully
Fare The Well Old Ely Branch
Join The C.I.O.
Prisoner’s Call
The Lone Pilgrim
Holiness Church Monologue
Just A Little TAlk With Jesus
