Folk Songs of the Hills
Merle Travis · 1947
37 min · 13 tracks · country
A tapestry of traditional American folk melodies woven with Travis's distinct fingerpicking guitar style and warm vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- sing-along charm with friends
- warm vocals for cozy evenings
- short tracks for easy enjoyment
- traditional melodies evoke nostalgia
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy soundscapes
- prefer modern production styles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1947, 'Folk Songs of the Hills' was Merle Travis's first album following his breakthrough in the country music scene. By this time, he had already established himself as a prominent figure with his innovative guitar techniques and songwriting prowess, making this album a significant step in his career as it showcased his ability to reinterpret folk traditions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jerry Reed· Jerry Lee Lewis· Hank Williams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nine Pound Hammer 2:41
- 2 John Henry 3:07
- 3 Sixteen Tons 2:52
- 4 Dark as a Dungeon 2:50
- 5 That’s All 3:01
- 6 Over by Number Nine 3:09
- 7 I Am a Pilgrim 2:53
- 8 Muskrat 2:38
- 9 This World Is Not My Home 2:50
- 10 John Bolin 2:56
- 11 Possum Up a Simmon Tree 2:38
- 12 Barbara Allen 4:04
- 13 Lost John 1:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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