McCann: Galbraith, Cave, Snyder, McCann, and Wray, December 1, 1987

Part of the Gordon McCann Ozarks Folk Music Collection at Missouri State University's Special Collections and Archives. This recording includes tapes 1 2. It was record in Linden, Missouri on December 1, 1987. Art Galbraith fiddle, Charlene Cave- fiddle, Linda Snider- vocal, Gordon McCann- guitar, Jenny Wray- guitar, unknown- mandolin, others present. Charlene, a widow, was a Campbell. She was a Cousin to Raymond Campbell and Linda Campbell Snyder. She may have been a sister to Carl Campbell. This branch of Christian County Campbells were all musical. Jenny Wray is Charlene’s daughter. Charlene later remarried and moved to Springfield. Merle and Pearl there also. Art Galbraith- fiddle, Gordon McCann- guitar 1. "Twinkle, Twinkle" (in G) 2. "Dixie Blossoms" (in G) 3. "Flock of Birds" (in G) Raymond usually started with this tune just as Art usually started with “Leather Britches.” Lonnie Robertson usually warmed up with “Liverpool Hornpipe.” Someone talks about seeing an article in Ozarks Mountaineer about Galbraith mentioned Raymond playing “Flock of Birds.” 4. "Missouri Waltz" (in G) 5. "Mississippi Sawyer" (in D) 6. "Ragtime Annie" (in D) Someone asks for “Back Up and Push,” but Art doesn't play it. 7. "Tennessee Wagoner" (in C) 8. "Tennessee Waltz" (in C & G) 9. "I Don’t Love Nobody" (in C) 10. "Grey Eagle" (in A) Linda asks for next, then someone asks for “Beer Before Supper.” 11. "Whiskey Before Breakfast" (in D) Someone asks for “Knocking at the Door,” but Art calls it as the next title. Art usually played it with “Tennessee Wagoner.” Art got the name and tune in North Missouri. It is also similar to “Green Corn.” Someone asks “Wonder who names these pieces?” “The same guy who has 'Whiskey Before Breakfast.'” 12. "Fat Meat and Dumplings" (in C) 13. "Sheamus O’Brien" (in G) Linda asks for the “Ump Pah” waltz. McCann mentions it is called “Tooth Pick Waltz” in Oklahoma. 14. "Ook Pic Waltz" (in G) 15. "Eighth of January" (in D) 16. "Peek a Boo Waltz" (in G) 17. "Billy in the Lowground" (in C) 18. "Rossi Waltz" (in G) 19. "Bully of the Town" (in C) ...end side 1a... Side 1b 20. "Stone’s Rag" (in C) Art/ Linda Snyder- sings 21. "Me, Too"/ "Dark Town Strutters' Ball" (in C) 22. "Happy Days" (in C) Charlene Cave- fiddle 23. "Over the Waves" (in G) 24. "I’ll Be All Smiles Tonight" (in G) 25. "John Campbell’s Waltz" (in D) Linda asks for the “F" waltz. Charlene tries but can’t. Also asks for “Green Valley Waltz”, an old ballad “Who Will Shoe Your Pretty Little Feet.” Charlene and Linda 26. "Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue" (in C) Galbraith 27. "Chicken Reel" (in D) 28. "Beaumont Rag" (in F) 29. "Sweet Bunch of Daisies" (in G & C) 30. "Leather Britches" (in G) 31. "I’ll Be All Smiles Tonight" (in G) 32. "Mockingbird Hill" (in G) I tell about playing with Bill Buchanan outside Mtn. Home. His humming while playing. 33. "Arkansas Traveler" (in D) 34. "Blue Mule" (in G) 35. "Interlake Waltz" (in G) 36. "Red Apple Rag" (in G) 37. "San Antonio Rose" (in G & D) 38. "Blackberry Blossoms" (in G) Galbraith- fiddle 39. "Hell Among the Yearlings" (in D) ...end side 1b... Tape 2 Side 2a Galbraith- fiddle cont. 40. Unidentified tune (in D) 41. "Dance Around Molly" (in D) 42. "Devil’s Dream" (in A) 43. "Fisher’s Hornpipe" (in D) Art tries “Ida Red” but doesn’t remember it. 44. "Montana Waltz" (in A) 45. "On Mockingbird Hill" (in G) 46. "Eighth of January" (in D) 47. "Flowers of Edinburgh" (in G) 48. "Turkey in the Straw" (in G) 49. "Twinkle, Twinkle" (in G) 50. "McCraw’s Ford" (in G) Art talks about the McCraws. Galbraith- fiddle 51. "Santa Claus" (in G) 52. "Red Wing" (in G) Charlene and Jenny sing 53. "Gold Watch and Chain" 54. "When It’s Springtime in the Rockies" Galbraith 55. "Sally Johnson" (in G) Charlene- fiddle 56. "Amazing Grace" (in G) Note: Linda Snyder died shortly after this, on Feb. 24, 1988. ...end side 2a... Side 2b unused These recordings are made available for research purposes. The views expressed in the recordings are those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily represent the views of Missouri State University. If you are a rights holder and need to contest the inclusion of this recording, please contact [email protected]. Some of this material may be protected by copyright law. Permission of the copyright holders is required for commercial use, reproduction, or anything beyond what is allowed by fair use. Campbell family music party--12-1-87 Campbell family music party--tapes 1-2.mp3 tape 1.wav tape 2.wav