Sunday, March 4, 2012

The Carter Family - Bury Me Under the Weeping Willow Tree

Oops, missed a day. That's what happens when your schedule falls apart. Apologies.

This is the first song ever recorded by the legendary Carter Family, and already contains all the elements for which they became famous: strong three-part harmony, powerful rhythm from the stringed instruments, melody plucked on the low strings of the guitar (instead of the high strings, as was more common), etc. Today's country music doesn't sound much like this, but they were not only very popular during their heyday but hugely influential for decades afterward.

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