The Winding Stream: An Oral History of the Carter and Cash Family
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (519 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0991427505 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 168 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In their own words, family and friends, musicians and historians offer first-hand recollections and insightful observations that illuminate the Carter and Cash contributions to American popular culture.. the Carter Sisters. They helped invent it. It was a wonderful twist of fate when Cash, as a Sun Records artist, first met Mother Maybelle and her girls. The stream these three created turned into a rushing river and moved through several generations of musicians, most notably touching the life of one Johnny Cash who first heard the Carters — including a young June Carter — over the airwaves. There is a stream that courses through American roots music. These three didn't just play the music emerging from their hill country upbringing. Carter, his wife Sara, and his sister-in-law Maybelle began their careers as three of the earliest stars of country music. and vowed to June that "I'm gonna marry you someday.'' The Winding Stream is an oral history that tells the tale of this important music dynasty. Its source is in the Appalachian foothills in a place called Maces Springs, Virginia. It was there that A.P
"A highly recommendable book !!!" according to kees overgaauw. An amazing book telling the story of the Carter Family/ Families of people close by the root. It gives some first hand inside information about these historic people and events. And it paints a picture of some great magnitude !! PERFECT !!!. "I would recommend this. I've bought about 5 copies so far" according to Suzette Shrider. My husband was the primary photographer on this project, but even if not, I would recommend this. I've bought about 5 copies so far. If you are a music fan or music historian, this is great education.. Five Stars Beautiful!