This 1959 debut album from The New Lost City Ramblers was among the first to present Appalachian string band music to a new generation of folk fans, sparking a nationwide revival of the genre. It was the first release on the new TP4 label.
- The album was recorded in New York City by producer Barry Kornfeld.
- It features traditional songs including "She's a Lassie from Lancashire" and "East Virginia Blues."
- The album established the group as leaders in the burgeoning folk revival movement.
The New Lost City Ramblers were a foundational string band in the American folk music revival, known for their devotion to traditional Appalachian string band music. By 1959, the trio of Mike Seeger, John Cohen, and Tom Paley had established themselves as key interpreters of old-time music, just as folk's mainstream popularity was beginning to surge.
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