All posts tagged “Roy Acuff”

May 15, 2011
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Freight Train Blues

I know some of you thought I forgot all about the train song of the day today. Not so. Here’s Roy Acuff from 1947 performing Freight Train Blues. I love this recording. Listen to the fantastic harmonica toward the end of the cut! Later on,… Read More

April 5, 2011
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You knew it was coming….

With a train song a day, eventually the Wabash Cannonball would have to come around on the guitar. I’d like to feature a live performance by Mac Wiseman from 1957. Wabash Cannonball is an old tune, originating in the late 19th century. It was popularized… Read More