album · August 9, 1959

Old Timey Songs for Children

Folkways RecordsSee this day
folkamericana

This 1959 collection captures the New Lost City Ramblers' early commitment to preserving and performing traditional American folk music, specifically aimed at a younger audience.

The New Lost City Ramblers were a seminal American folk group whose music drew heavily on Appalachian string band traditions. Formed in 1958, they became key figures in the urban folk revival, known for their dedication to traditional music. On this 1959 release, the group, consisting of Mike Seeger, John Cohen, and Tom Paley, presented a collection of traditional children's songs. This album followed their debut release the previous year and cemented their reputation for authentic renditions of older American music.

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