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Guide to the Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project

vfiddlers Guide to the Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project Marynell Young Special Collections and Archives Morehead State University Camden-Carroll Library Morehead, Kentucky 40351 USA Phone: (606) 783-2829 Email: c.keyes@morehead-st.edu URL: http://www.morehead-st.edu/units/library/collections/ Morehead State University n.d. Text converted and initial EAD tagging provided by EIAMC, March 2000. ENG Guide to the Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project Contact Information Special Collections and Archives Morehead State University Camden-Carroll Library Morehead, Kentucky 40351 Phone: (606)783-2829 Email: c.keyes@morehead-st.edu URL: http://www.morehead-st.edu/units/library/collections/ Processed by: Staff Date Completed: n.d. Encoded by: Eric Weig Copyright 2000 Morehead State University. All rights reserved. 14 online images Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project, 1984-1985 N/A Young, Marynell 0.25 linear ft. 30 sixty minute digitized audio recordings and 14 digitized photographs. Morehead State University Special Collections and Archives Morehead, Kentucky 40351 USA Collection is open for research. The Appalachian Development Center provided support for staff and equipment. The Kentucky Folklife Foundation supported the effort to collect Alfred Bailey's repertory on video and audio tape. A grant from the Kentucky Oral History Commission made possible the interviews and tune samples. Copyright has not been assigned to Morehead State University. These materials are made available to you for educational purposes. They are intended for not-for-profit use. Photograph copyright belongs to David Bartlett, photographer. Any use without his permission is strictly prohibited. [Identification of item], Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project, Special Collections and Archives, Morehead State University, Morehead. Project Description "To learn to fiddle, really fiddle, I mean really fiddle, you get you a big cake of rosin and go out onto the porch, with your fiddle, and sit in the sun. You are out on the porch because no one wants to hear you trying to learn to fiddle. You fiddle, and you fiddle, always in the hot sun," said J.P. Fraley, a master fiddler from Rush, Kentucky. "When the shadow of your elbow has worn a hole in the porch, you maybe can fiddle a little bit," he continued. Fraley is one of the fiddlers interviewed for the 1984-1985 collection phase of Vintage Fiddling in Eastern Kentucky. Another fiddler, Hiram Stamper, a World War I veteran from Knott County, starts his day with a little down-home fiddle music and a few buck dancing steps. At 93 years of age, his repertoire is a generation older than the younger (65 to 78) players. All fiddlers interviewed for the first phase of Vintage Fiddling in Eastern Kentucky are master artists. They are Alfred Bailey. Fleming County; Virgil Alfrey, Greenup County; Chillson Leach, Boyd County; David Sizemore, Floyd County, and Clyde Davenport, Wayne County in addition to J.P. Fraley and Hiram Stamper, mentioned above. The taped collection and the accompanying guide sheets to the cassette collection only begin to reveal the repertoire of older players in eastern Kentucky. As I worked to complete these projects, a cast of over thirty more fiddlers emerged. This, then, is a beginning, not a finale. The goal of the two projects for 1984-1985 was to collect and preserve the record of the fiddling careers of six Appalachian fiddlers. The Kentucky Folklife Foundation funded the collection of the entire repertoire of one eastern Kentucky fiddler, Alfred Bailey. The goal of the project funded by the Kentucky Oral History Commission was to preserve the record of the fiddling careers of six Appalachian fiddlers. Sketch of the Fiddlers 1. Alfred Bailey, a resident of Fleming County, has entered and won fiddle contests for over 50 years. He decided not to enter Rowan County's harvest festival contest in 1984 because the strain of competition and a known heart condition are, as notes, "not a good mix." His repertoire ranges from tunes learned from his father, other family members, and local players to tunes played over the radio. 2. Virgil Alfrey and Clela Alfrey, a husband and wife team, have performed since playing on radio stations as teenagers. A crane operator in Greenup County, Virgil learned to play fiddle as a youngster, but spent thirty years playing electric guitar for dance bands. According to Alfrey, he likes to take five or six fiddle tunes and "polish them up" for fiddle contests. Clela writes weekly columns about musicians for two area newspapers. Virgil, along with Clela's accompaniment, was the top fiddler at the 1984 Fiddlers Grove competition in North Carolina. He possesses a pervasive knowledge of waltzes and chording styles to accompany them. 3. Chillson Leach was introduced to the interviewer-collector by Virgil and Clela Alfrey. He learned to play fiddle at the age of nine when he lived in Mt. Sterling. For years he never played. Recently, after his retirement, he again began playing old tunes he learned as a child. 4. J.P. and Annadeene Fraley have contributed to traditional music programs in many states. They have performed at the International Folklife Festival in El Paso, Texas, and at Alaska's Folklife Celebration, for example. 5. David Sizemore, a resident of Prestonsburg, like the other fiddlers listed here, has a repertoire of several decades. He enjoys guitar backup to other fiddlers as well as performing with bluegrass bands. His ability to make and repair instruments, along with a score of fiddles he has adorning his music room wall are testimony to his commitment to traditional music. 6. Hiram Stamper, a life-long resident of the Cumberland Plateau, has fiddled for over 80 years. At 93, he is an agile and vigorous performer who is expert at what are now rarer tunings. 7. Clyde Davenport lives in Monticello, Kentucky. He performs flawlessly and almost without effort. His repertoire contains many locally played tunes learned from his father and uncles. He has an unusual style of fingering, and for this reason, was video (VHS) taped. According to Davenport, he knew dozens of tunes by the time he was five years old and could play immediately upon being given the chance at the age of seven. The goal of the project, Vintage Fiddling in Eastern Kentucky, is to preserve and to make available to scholars and enthusiasts information about traditional music in the Commonwealth's eastern-most counties. Aware that fiddle tunes exist in the oral tradition, I knew that a collection would help preserve and present, not only the tunes played, but would provide a record of the fiddlers' lives as well. They readily agreed and donated their time and talents. In conjunction with my effort, David Bartlett, Associate Professor of Art at Morehead State University, produced a collection of black and white photographs of the fiddlers. Accordingly, we are submitting to the Appalachian Collection of the Camden-Carroll Library archives the following items: (a) a bound volume of guide sheets for the cassettes including photocopies of newsclips and photographs (b) thirty 60 minute audio tapes of interviews and sample tunes (c) four 120-minute video (VHS) cassettes (d) a collection of black and white photographs This particular collection and the accompanying guide sheets merely "scratch the surface" in revealing the repertoire of older players in eastern Kentucky. During the course of this project, opportunities to preserve and present additional examples of this heritage have mushroomed. Aside from the seven whose talents are documented, there are thirty more fiddlers, all over 65 years old, who continue playing tunes learned down through the generations. Marynell Young, Appalachian Development Center, Morehead State University, November 1, 1985 1984-1985 Advisory Committee Interviewer-Collector: Marynell Young Photographer: David Bartlett Faye Belcher, Librarian, Camden-Carroll Library Leo Blair, Associate Professor of Music, Violin and Fiddle G. Ronald Dobler, Professor and Chair of the Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Philosophy John Hanrahan, Professor of History Clinton Machann, Associate Professor of English, Texas A& M University, College Station, Texas REGIONAL Advisory Committee Tom Burton, Professor of English, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee Bob Butler, Collector and Fiddler, St. Louis, Missouri Bert Feintuch, Department of Intercultural Studies, Western Kentucky University Frank George, Fiddler, Spencer, West Virginia John Harrod, Educator, Fiddler, and Collector, Owenton, Kentucky Loyal Jones, Appalachian Center, Berea College, Kentucky Clinton Machann, Professor of English, Texas A& M University, College Station, Texas Charles E. Martin, Associate Professor of History, Alice-Lloyd College, Pippa Passes, Kentucky Rick Ulman, Musicologist, (degree from University of Edinborough, Scotland), St. Louis, Missouri UNIVERSITY Advisory Committee Larry Besant, Director Camden-Carroll Library Leo Blair, Violin and Fiddle, Department of Music G. Ronald Dobler, Professor and Chairman of the Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Philosophy John Kleber, Professor of History and Director of University Honors Program Container List Photographs of Fiddlers by David Bartlett J.P. and Annadeen Fraley [view image] J.P. Fraley [view image] Virgil and Clela Alfrey [view image] Virgil and Clela Alfrey [view image] Alfred Bailey [view image] Alfred Bailey [view image] Alfred Bailey [view image] Alfred Bailey [view image] Clyde Davenport [view image] Chillson Leach [view image] Chillson Leach [view image] Chillson Leach [view image] David Sizemore [view image] Hiram Stamper [view image] Alfred Bailey Tape 1, Side 1, May 17, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Alfred Bailey for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at Alfred Bailey's home, 435 Fountain Avenue, Flemingsburg, KY 41041. Alfred's wife Mary was also present during the interview session. Mr. Bailey plays wihtout mistakes for long periods and almost never asked for tape deletion. Tape Duration: 31:14. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Intro. to Rachel, a fiddle tune about Andrew Jackson's wife (1.1.000 ), Rachel (1.1.003 ), (Talk) Just going to play some old timey ones. (1.1.014 ), New Money (in the key of C) (1.1.016 ), (Talk) What about the key of G (1.1.032 ), Girl I Left Behind Me (1.1.034 ), (Talk) An old man who learned how to play 200 years ago taught me how to play this tune this way (1.1.047 ), Old Dan Tucker (1.1.048 ), Breakdown Hornpipe (1.1.063 ), Forked Deer (1.1.082 ), Waltz (un-named waltz from Harry Glascocke (1.1.107 ), (Talk) Don't know name of (previous one) (1.1.127 ), Over The Waves (1.1.135 ), Old Pumkin Vine (1.1.174 ), Old Flanagan (1.1.202 ), Peacock Rag (1.1.223 ), Little Burnt Potato (1.1.244 ), Haste to The Wedding (A jig) (1.1.268 ), (Talk) Well I'll try (1.1.286 ), Flowers Of Edinburgh (A reel) (1.1.288 ), Deer Walk (1.1.308 ), Leather Britches (1.1.332 ), Gray Eagle (1.1.363 ), Whistlin' Rufus (1.1.401 ), Cleared throat and stretched (appearing to tire) (1.1.445 ), Paddy on the Turnpike (1.1.450 ), Smith's Reel (only high part of Smith's Reel) (1.1.489 ), End of tape (1.1.500 ) Tape 1, Side 2, May 17, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Alfred Bailey for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at Alfred Bailey's home, 435 Fountain Avenue, Flemingsburg, KY 41041. Alfred's wife Mary was also present during the interview session. Mr. Bailey plays wihtout mistakes for long periods and almost never asked for tape deletion. Tape Duration: 29:15. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Smith's Recl(1.2.000 ), voice of his wife, Mary(1.2.017 ), Weddington's Reel(1.2.019 ), Miller's Reel(1.2.036 ), Lost Indian(1.2.057 ), Flop-eared Mule(1.2.078 ), (Talk) Played this one the longest(1.2.092 ), Give the Fiddler A Dream(1.2.094 ), Wagoner(1.2.111 ), (Talk) I think Clayton McMichen and Bert Lane wrote Boil them Cabbage Down. They are brothers in law. Bert Lane is still living at Covington in a rest home. He is 92 or 93...(1.2.130 ), Boil them Cabbage Down(1.2.140 ), "Old" Bully of the Town(1.2.164 ), (Talk) Clayton McMichen and Bert Lane wrote Old Bully of the Town(1.2.183 ), The Robert E. Lee(1.2.192 ), (Talk) Suggestion from Mary, his wife, to play Sally Goodin(1.2.216 ), Paddy Won't You Drink Some of My Good Old Cider?(1.2.218 ), (Talk) So many running through my head...(1.2.233 ), Sally Goodin (variations)(1.2.238 ), Brickyard Joe(1.2.264 ), Highland Hornpipe(1.2.287 ), Fifty Year Ago Waltz(1.2.311 ), Festival Waltz(1.2.355 ), Eight of January(1.2.412 ), Blank to end of tape (1.2.455 ), End of tape(1.2.498 ) Tape 2, Side 1, May 17, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Alfred Bailey for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at Alfred Bailey's home, 435 Fountain Avenue, Flemingsburg, KY 41041. Alfred's wife Mary was also present during the interview session. Mr. Bailey plays wihtout mistakes for long periods and almost never asked for tape deletion. Tape Duration: 28:56. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). (Talk) Bert Lane playing on WLM in late 30's. Went to Lexington to fiddle contest... 26 fiddlers there. One of 4 finalist 15 to 20 years ago. 11:00(2.1.000) , (Talk) Bak Up and Push comments... and winning at Bluegrass Fair(2.1.013 ), Back Up and Push (plays the tune)(2.1.025 ), (Talk) Learned ending from...(2.1.046 ), Bill Cheatum(2.1.052 ), (Talk) How old did you say it (next waltz) was? "As old as two or three of me (66X3=198) George Lee Hawkins lived in Owingsville, Bath Co. He is now at the Mason's home in Louisville. (2.1.077) , (Waltz -- learned from George Lee Hawkings,) a fiddler(2.1.079 ), (Talk) Waltz came from New Orleans Mr. Reynolds told him name.(2.1.104 ), Thompson's Waltz(2.1.110 ), Goldrush. A tune heard by bluegrass bands. (2.1.129 ), Sugar in the Ground(2.1.146 ), Cotton-eyed Joe(2.1.168 ), (?) Fancy rocking of the bow. (2.1.188 , Billey in the Low Ground(2.1.213 ), Yellow Barber(2.1.257 ), (Talk) Floyd Miller called it Arthur Barry(2.1.280 ), Heard it (Arthur Barry)(2.1.288 ), From Sleepy Marvin down at Louisville(2.1.294 ), Black and White Rag(2.1.295 ), Rubber Dolly. Very fancy -- full bodied version. A few mistakes at beginning part. Here he gave the interviewer a list of tunes and instructed her to announce the name of any tune -- he was willing to play any. (2.1.320 ), Blackberry Blossom(2.1.360 ), Rickett's hornpipe(2.1.397 ), Buffalo Gals(2.1.426 ), Blank to end of tape(2.1.448 ), End of tape(2.1.498 ) Tape 2, Side 2, May 24, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Alfred Bailey for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at Alfred Bailey's home, 435 Fountain Avenue, Flemingsburg, KY 41041. Alfred's wife Mary and photographer David Bartlett were also present during the interview session. Mr. Bailey plays wihtout mistakes for long periods and almost never asked for tape deletion. Tape Duration: 30:55. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Warm up tune. Mr. Bailey plays for Sr. Citizens and for Convalescent Homes and receives request for hymns. (2.2.000 ), Tom and Jerry(2.2.007 ), Precious Memories -- a hymn(2.2.034 ), I Don't Love Nobody (old)(2.2.071 ), I Don't Love Nobody (new version)(2.2.086 ), Jack of Diamonds. Mr. Bailey has given the interviewer a list of tunes for requesting. He is willing to play anything in any order. (2.2.104 ), Fire on the Mountain(2.2.120 ), Bonaparte Crossing the Rhine(2.2.135 ), Wild Horse(2.2.150 ), Golden Slippers(2.2.165 ), Bitter Creek(2.2.185 ), Shannon Waltz(2.2.207 ), Old Coon Dog(2.2.233 ), Good Night Waltz(2.2.250 ), Peek-a-boo Waltz(2.2.285 ), Nobody's Business What I Do(2.2.298 ), (Talk) Tilden in the White House(2.2.325 ), Tilden in the White House(2.2.334 ), Roger's Reel(2.2.345 ), (Talk) from George Lee Hawkins(2.2.365 ), San Antonio Rose(2.2.367 ), End of tape(2.2.405 ) Tape 3, Side 1, May 24, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Alfred Bailey for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at Alfred Bailey's home, 435 Fountain Avenue, Flemingsburg, KY 41041. Alfred's wife Mary and photographer David Bartlett were also present during the interview session. Mr. Bailey plays wihtout mistakes for long periods and almost never asked for tape deletion. Tape Duration: 30:57. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Kentucky Waltz(3.1.000 ), Stepping in the Parlor(3.1.010 ), Corn Licker Still in Georgia(3.1.023 ), Margarie Waltz(3.1.036 ), Maggie(3.1.053 ), (Talk)(3.1.137 ), John Henry(3.1.182 ), Black-eyed Susie(3.1.194 ), Wake-up Susie(3.1.105 ), Bumble Bee in the Jug(3.1.117 ), (Talk) take a break(3.1.137 ), Amazing Grace(3.1.148 ), I Saw the Light(3.1.164 ), Green Valley Waltz(3.1.167 ), Old Rugged Cross(3.1.183 ), Onward Christian Soldiers, played Battle Hymn of the Republic(3.1.209 ), America(3.1.232 ), (Talk) should save to last(3.1.255 ), Old 97(3.1.258 ), Darling Nellie Gray(3.1.274 ), My Little Girl I Know I Love You(3.1.289 ), (Talk)(3.1.305 ), Song -- Old Cabin in the Lane(3.1.313 ), I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles(3.1.338 ), (Talk)(3.1.361 ), Good Old Summertime(3.1.367 ), Let Me Call You Sweethart(3.1.393 ), End(3.1.410 ) Tape 3, Side 2, May 24, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Alfred Bailey for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at Alfred Bailey's home, 435 Fountain Avenue, Flemingsburg, KY 41041. Alfred's wife Mary and photographer David Bartlett were also present during the interview session. Mr. Bailey plays wihtout mistakes for long periods and almost never asked for tape deletion. Tape Duration: 31:10. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). End of Let Me Call You Sweetheart(3.2.000 ), Wabash Cannonball(3.2.002 ), Orange Blossom Special(3.2.014 ), Mocking bird(3.2.044 ), Talk about learning Mocking bird(3.2.062 ), Foggy Mountain Breakdown(3.2.071 ), Skip to my Lou(3.2.085 ), Thunder Hornpipe(3.2.094 ), Sailor's Hornpipe(3.2.094 ), Talk about lunch arrangements(3.2.133 ), (Talk) comment on playing by fiddler(3.2.140 ), Arkansas Traveller (Start of video tape 2.1.000)(3.2.144 ), Turkey in the Straw(3.2.158 ), Old Joe Clark(3.2.171 ), Chicken Reel(3.2.184 ), Cackling Hen(3.2.199 ), Red Wing(3.2.215 ), Anna Laura(3.2.230 ), Pretty Rainbow(3.2.252 ), Fox Chase from Santford Kelly (West Liberty, KY) (3.2.279 ), Talk about Goodnight Waltz(3.2.300 ), Martin's Waltz(3.2.304 ), Talk about Rough River(3.2.334 ), Ida Red(3.2.340 ), Go to Heaven, Uncle Joe(3.2.360 ), (Talk) Learned Go To Heaven, Uncle Joe on French Harp as a boy(3.2.380 ), Soliders Joy(3.2.388 ), End of tape (3.2.405 ) Tape 4, Side 1, May 24, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Alfred Bailey for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at Alfred Bailey's home, 435 Fountain Avenue, Flemingsburg, KY 41041. Alfred's wife Mary and photographer David Bartlett were also present during the interview session. Mr. Bailey plays wihtout mistakes for long periods and almost never asked for tape deletion. Tape Duration: 30:51. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Liberty(4.1.000 ), Durang's Hornpipe(4.1.016 ), Lancing Quadrille -- from Mr. Henry York at Owingsville.(4.1.029 ), Durham Bull(4.1.044 ), (Talk) Buddy Durham, a Canadian Fiddler(4.1.056 ), Red Apple Rag (in D) Some play it in A.(4.1.060 ), Fiddler's Dream(4.1.076 ), Ragged Ann(4.1.090 ), Stone Wall Jackson(4.1.107 ), Bonepart's Retreat(4.1.125 ), Up Jump the Devil(4.1.147 ), (Talk) played before(4.1.164 ), Alabama Jubilee(4.1.166 ), Don't Let Your Deal Go Down(4.1.186 ), (Talk) discussion of tune learning(4.1.206 ), Cincinnati Rag(4.1.240 ), New/Old discussion(4.1.274 ), Twinkle Little Star (Old way)(4.1.277 ), Twinkle Little Star (New way)(4.1.309 ), Sally Johnson (One of his favorite)(4.1.331 ), Angus Campbell(4.1.360 ), Down Yonder(4.1.385 ), End of tape(4.1.409 ) Tape 4, Side 2, May 24, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Alfred Bailey for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at Alfred Bailey's home, 435 Fountain Avenue, Flemingsburg, KY 41041. Alfred's wife Mary and photographer David Bartlett were also present during the interview session. Mr. Bailey plays wihtout mistakes for long periods and almost never asked for tape deletion. Tape Duration: 31:08. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Rockin' Bow demonstration(4.2.004 ), Sweet Bunch of Daisies(4.2.014 ), Just Because(4.2.030 ), Drunken Hiccups(4.3.040 ), Turkey Buzzard(4.2.058 ), Sugar Tree Stomp(4.2.068 ), Pluck the Devil's Eye(4.2.085 ), Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home(4.2.099 ), Monroe Hornpipe(4.2.113 ), Fisher's Horpipe in key of F(4.2.126 ), Old Liza James (sic)(4.2.142 ), Little Liza James (sic)(4.2.154 ), I'll be all Smiles Tonight(4.2.164 ), Dusty Miller(4.2.195 ), Cumberland Gap(4.2.213 ), Big Sandy(4.2.234 ), (Talking)(4.2.250 ), Sourwood Mountain (Talking) Mr. Bailey read Sourwood Mountain was an early, early tune(4.2.260 ), Wildwood Flower(4.2.292 ), Little Joe(4.2.316 ), Bullyof the Town (New way)(4.2.340 ), Mississippi Sawyer(4.2.388 ), End of tape(4.2.401 ) Tape 5, Side 1, May 24, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Alfred Bailey for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at Alfred Bailey's home, 435 Fountain Avenue, Flemingsburg, KY 41041. Alfred's wife Mary and photographer David Bartlett were also present during the interview session. Mr. Bailey plays wihtout mistakes for long periods and almost never asked for tape deletion. Tape Duration: 23:20. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Mississippi Sawyer (Cont'd)(5.1.000 ), Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss(5.1.007 ), Soppin' the Gravy(5.1.018 ), Georgiana Moon(5.1.030 ), Walking in My Sleep(5.1.053 ), St. Anne's Reel(5.1.067 ), Snow Flake Reel(5.1.081 ), Under Double Eagle(5.1.099 ), New River Train(5.1.118 ), Up The River (see J.P Fraley's Goin' Down the River)(5.1.128 ), Whiskey Before Breakfast(5.1.141 ), Birdie(5.1.159 ), Chinese Breakdown(5.1.172 ), Returned fiddle(5.1.192 ), Black Mountain Rag(5.1.198 ), Drunken Hiccups(5.1.225 ), Bell Cow(5.1.240 ), "End of Tape discussion" (5.1.255), Joking about fiddle tunes(5.1.265 ), This side of cassette blank(5.2.00 ) Video Tape v1, May 24, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Alfred Bailey for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at Alfred Bailey's home, 435 Fountain Avenue, Flemingsburg, KY 41041. Alfred's wife Mary was also present during the interview session. Mr. Bailey plays wihtout mistakes for long periods and almost never asked for tape deletion. Warm tune. Alfred has given interviewer a list and wants the tunes called out to him. (v1.0001 ) , Tom and Jerry(v1.0044 ), Precious Memories(v1.0100 ), Dill Pickle Rag(v1.0157 ), I Don't Love Nobody (old version)(v1.0207 ), I Don't Love Nobody (new version)(v1.0237 ), Jack of Diamonds(v1.0285 ), Fire on the Mountain(v1.0318 ), Bonapart Crossing the Rhine(v1.0347 ), Wild Horse(v1.0377 ), Golden Slippers(v1.404 ), Bitter Creek(v1.0442 ), Shannon Waltz(v1.0480 ), Old Coon Dog(v1.0522 ), Goonight Waltz(v1.0547 ), Peek-a-boo Waltz(v1.0595 ), Nobody's Business What I Do(v1.0615 ), Tilden in the White House -- talk -- learned from an old French Harp player(v1.0650 ), Tilden in the White House(v1.0654 ), Roger's Reel - learned from G.L. Hawkins(v1.669 ), San Antonio Rose(v1.0707 ), Kentucky Waltz (from Bill Monroe)(v1.0727 ), Peach Licker Still in Georgia(v1.0793 ), Margarie Waltz - learned as a boy from Charlie Linville(v1.0816 ), Green Valley Waltz(v1.0865 ), John Henry(v1.0884 ), Black-eyed Susie(v1.0909 ), Wake up Susie(v1.0925 ), Bumble Bee in the Jug Rag(v1.0946 ), Talk -- take a break. First break of any kind. (v1.0969 ), Amazing Grace(v1.0970 ), I Saw the Light(v.0993 ), Old Rugged Cross(v1.1017 ), Onward Christian Soldiers, played Battle Hymn of the Republic(v1.1047 ), America(v1.1076 ), Talk about retuning(v1.1101 ), Old 97(v1.1102 ), Darling Nellie Gray(v1.1119 ), My Little Girl I know I Love You (Talk)(v1.1132 ), Sung Old Log Cabin in the Lane(v1.1155 ), I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles(v1.1177 ), Talk -- where it was learned(v1.1196 ), Good Old Sumertime(v1.1200 ), Let Me Call You Sweetheart(v1.1217 ), Wabash Cannonball(v1.1244 ), Orange Blossom Special(v1.1260 ), Mockingbird(v1.1303 ), Talk about learning Mockingbird(v1.1334 ), Foggy Mountain Breakdown(v1.1337 ), Skip-to-my-Lou(v1.1357 ), Thunder Hornpipe(v1.1369 ), Sailor's Hornpipe(v1.1391 ), Talk about lunch arrangements. End of tunes.(v1.1412 ) Video Tape v2, May 24, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Alfred Bailey for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at Alfred Bailey's home, 435 Fountain Avenue, Flemingsburg, KY 41041. Alfred's wife Mary and photographer David Bartlett were also present during the interview session. Mr. Bailey plays wihtout mistakes for long periods and almost never asked for tape deletion. Arkansas Traveller(v2.0000 ), Turkey in the Straw(v2.0047 ), Old Joe Clark(v2.0083 ), Chicken Reel(v2.0107 ), Cacklin' Hen(v2.0143 ), Red Wing(v2.0177 ), Anna Laura(v2.0206 ), Pretty Rainbow(v2.0238 ), Fox Chase (from Sanford Kelly, see clipping in last section of Alfred Bailey)(v2.0300 ), Talk about Goodnight Waltz(v2.0325 ), Martin's Waltz(v2.0330 ), Talk about state contest at Rough River(v2.0371 ), Ida Red(v2.0380 ), Go to Heaven, Uncle Joe(v2.0407 ), Talk about previous tune - learned it as a boy from a French harp player(v2.0428 ), Soldier's Joy(v2.0471 ), Liberty(v2.0491 ), Durang's Hornpipe(v2.0505 ), Lancing Quadrille(v2.0535 ), Durham Bull (a modern piece)(v2.0558 ), Talk about Buddy Durham, a Canadian(v2.0584 ), Fiddler's Dream(v2.0591 ), Red Apple Rag (in D) - others play it in A(v2.0595 ), Fiddler's Dream(v2.0621 ), Ragged Ann(v2.0650 ), Stonewall Jackson(v2.0677 ), Bonapart's Retreat(v2.0704 ), Up Jump the Devil(v2.0740 ), Rockin' Bow demo(v2.0765 ), Talk -- played it before(v2.0770 ), Alabama Jubilee(v2.0796 ), Don't Let Your Deal Go Down(v2.0796 ), Talk of learning procedures and "accidentals"(v2.0824 ), Replays tune in "G" -- learned it since he was this high(v2.0844 ), New/old discussion Bert Lane(v2.0850 ), Cincinnati Rag(v2.0866 ), Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star (old way)(v2.0903 ), Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star (new way)(v2.0939 ), Sally Johnson(v2.0961 ), Angus Campbell(v2.0986 ), Down Yonder(v2.1008 ), Retuned fiddle(v2.1032 ), Black Mountain Rag(v2.1035 ), Drunken Hiccups(v2.1068 ), Bell Cow(v2.1080 ), Joking -- End of tape.(v2.1099 ) Tape 8, Side 1, July 25, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Alfred Bailey for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at Alfred Bailey's home, 435 Fountain Avenue, Flemingsburg, KY 41041. Alfred's wife Mary and a collector from St. Louis, Bob Butler were also present during the interview session. Mr. Bailey plays wihtout mistakes for long periods and almost never asked for tape deletion. Tape Duration: 30:47. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Talks about early fiddlers(8.1.000 ), Leather Britches(8.1.015 ), No name for tune in C(8.1.037 ), Repeat of second part(8.1.048 ), No name for tune E, H, and I (G)(8.1.061 ), Slow and easy (blues in G)(8.1.075 ), Learned Back Up and Push, Robert E. Lee from Bert Lane on the radio.(8.1.088 ), Birdie from a fellow named Davenport(8.1.100 ), Going up town (from Personality Boys)(8.1.118 ), Catfish Blues (from Clayton McMichen)(8.1.130 ), Bert Lane's Robert E. Lee(8.1.154 ), Key of C doesn't give you nothing(8.1.175 ), Thunder Hornpipe(8.1.185 ), Alfred had heard Buddy Thomas. Never heard Ed Haley or J.W. Day mentioned.(8.1.212 ), Stoneman's Ray or Boatin' Up Sandy(8.1.222 ), Shelvin' Rock learned from Carlton Rawlins over in Bath Co.(8.1.245 ), Discusses tunes played(8.1.270 ), Plays Fox Chase learned from Santford Kelly(8.1.285 ), Shows a harmonica he took in WW II from a wounded German Soldier.(8.1.325 ), Hoedown called Walkin' in My Sleep(8.1.354 ), Deer Walk(8.1.390 ), End of tape(8.1.400 ) Tape 8, Side 2, July 25, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Alfred Bailey for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at Alfred Bailey's home, 435 Fountain Avenue, Flemingsburg, KY 41041. Alfred's wife Mary and a collector from St. Louis, Bob Butler were also present during the interview session. Mr. Bailey plays wihtout mistakes for long periods and almost never asked for tape deletion. Tape Duration: 31:20. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). End of Deer Walk(8.2.000 ), Possum up the Holler(8.2.010 ), Fun's all over (played at end of dance)(8.2.024 ), Talk(8.2.036 ), Boatin' Up Sandy(8.2.043 ), Set the Woods on Fire(8.2.055 ), Talk about tuning up the open strings(8.2.087 ), Bell Cow played in natural tuning(8.2.090 ), Tunes up for Bell Cow in A tuning(8.2.110 ), (Talk) discusses Floyd Miller tuning th fiddle(8.2.133 ), Black Mt. Rag(8.2.163 ), Pop Baker's picture is in an old brochure(8.2.208 ), Tune WaHoo from Floyd Miller(8.2.215 ), Discusses tunings(8.2.250 ), Discusses straight A and crooked A(8.2.290 ), Old tune name discussion. Dance around Molly(8.2.318 ), Little Burnt Potato(8.2.340 ), Key of F - Sailor's Hornpipe(8.2.370 ), End of Tape(8.2.400 ) Tape 9, Side 1, July 25, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Alfred Bailey for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at Alfred Bailey's home, 435 Fountain Avenue, Flemingsburg, KY 41041. Alfred's wife Mary and a collector from St. Louis, Bob Butler were also present during the interview session. Mr. Bailey plays wihtout mistakes for long periods and almost never asked for tape deletion. Tape Duration: 30:49. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). No name for tune(9.1.000 ), Old McDonald(9.1.008 ), In tune rock-en bow example(9.1.027 ), Don't Let Your Deal Go Down(9.1.033 ), Has known previous tune for 50 years(9.1.045 ), In key of D - Don't Let Your Deal Go Down(9.1.048 ), Old version - Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star(9.1.065 ), My Baby Don't Like Me(9.1.097 ), "Like a cake walk" discussion(9.1.120 ), Anna Laurie - slow piece(9.1.128 ), Square Dance discussion(9.1.150 ), Brickyard Joe(9.1.153 ), Guy Blakeman from Kentucky(9.1.175 ), Key of C from Uncle Harry(9.1.194 ), Old Coon Dog(9.1.200 ), Turkey Buzzard(9.1.215 ), Schottische key of C(9.1.232 ), Can you Dance the Schottische key of D(9.1.250 ), Played it again(9.1.284 ), Marynell Young playing Schottische(9.1.290 ), High Part(9.1.300 ), Georgia Camp Meeting(9.1.331 ), Tom and Jerry(9.1.352 ), Tilden in the White House(9.1.403 ) Tape 9, Side 2, July 25, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Alfred Bailey for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at Alfred Bailey's home, 435 Fountain Avenue, Flemingsburg, KY 41041. Alfred's wife Mary and a collector from St. Louis, Bob Butler were also present during the interview session. Mr. Bailey plays wihtout mistakes for long periods and almost never asked for tape deletion. Tape Duration: 12:53. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Continuation of Tilden in the White House(9.2.000 ), Stepping in the Parlor (from Henry York)(9.2.007 ), In key of D - same tune(9.2.015 ), Plucking the Devil's Eyes - Plucking style(9.2.028 ), Talks about plucking technique(9.2.048 ), Bonapart's Retreat(9.2.090 ), Sugar Tree Stomp(9.2.092 ), Discusses origin of Blackberry Blossom(9.2.110 ), End of tape(9.2.135 ) Mary Bailey Tape 7, Side 1, May 17, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Mary Bailey for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at Mary Bailey's home, 435 Fountain Avenue, Flemingsburg, KY 41041. Tape Duration: 9:03. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Mary Bailey is a member of DAR and explains her ancestors who lived in Mason and Fleming County.(7.1.00 ), Putting up peaches(7.1.011 ), Trip to Washngton D.C.(7.1.035 ), Transparent pie is a local chess pie(7.1.045 ), Cooking burgers, a meat stew(7.1.075 ), End of tape.(7.1.090 ) Tape 7, Side 2, May 17, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Mary Bailey for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at Mary Bailey's home, 435 Fountain Avenue, Flemingsburg, KY 41041. Tape Duration: 6:53. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Stories of fiddlers as told by Alfred Stantford Kelly of West Liberty came to fiddlers contest in Flemingsburg. Played in old time Minor Keys as 200 years ago. Played Fox Chase.(7.2.000 ), Later saw Mr. Kelly dressed fine suit. Wild Hog in the Red Brush. Mr. Kelly played in G minor. Martha Campbell. Blank to end.(7.2.020 ), Tommy Riley from Bath Co. He went o Marion. Tommy Riley played over the waves.(7.2.030 ), Carlton Tawlins played fiddle(7.2.040 ), Heard George Lee Hawkins play at Fleming Co. 1928(7.2.050 ), He played Martha Campbell(7.2.055 ), End of tape.(7.2.070 ) Virgil Alfrey Tape 10, Side 1, May 22, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Virgil Alfrey for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Alfrey Residence, Worthington, KY 41183. Alfred's wife Clela Alfrey plays guitar and photographer David Bartlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 30:49. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Time devoted to playing(10.1.000 ), Last tunes learned, Dusty's Hornpipe, Rose of Sharon(10.1.015 ), Way tunes start and anecdote about hsi father playing on the radio(10.1.042 ), Father was a blacksmith who played on WSAZ radio, Huntington.(10.1.060 ), Mother's piano and banjo playing.(10.1.075 ), Has tapes from Weiser Idaho(10.1.099 ), Music is a part of his life(10.1.105 ), Will make a list of Waltzes(10.1.122 ), Building a tume(10.1.130 ), First Fiddle(10.1.150 ), Early tunes(10.1.160 ), Charleston and Renfro Barn Dance(10.1.174 ), Describes Renfro set-up now(10.1.191 ), Music in middle years(10.1.220 ), WMCI Radio in Ashland and meeting his wife(10.1.224 ), Playing electric guitar instead of fiddle - Curley Parker(10.1.242 ), Description of Fiddler's Grove(10.1.263 ), Clela encourages him to fiddle(10.1.300 ), Enjoyed playing in a nursing home(10.1.326 ), Played easy listening in the lodge(10.1.350 ), Fiddler expresses with music(10.1.370 ), Learning style(10.1.398 ), This side of cassette blank.(10.2.000 ) Tape 11, Side 1, May 22, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Virgil Alfrey for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Alfrey Residence, Worthington, KY 41183. Alfred's wife Clela Alfrey plays guitar and photographer David Bartlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 30:43. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). First playing situation(11.1.000 ), Played guitar(11.1.015 ), Learned first song from radio(11.1.017 ), Virgil plays complicated chords and teaches to Clela(11.1.027 ), Gave guitar lessons(11.1.041 ), Wanted to learn to pick guitar(11.1.060 ), Listened to Mama Maybelle Carter(11.1.063 ), Learned tunes and met husband, Virgil(11.1.080 ), Played in band at Greenbo(11.1.120 ), Describes grandchildren and music(11.1.150 ), All traditional stuff is what I learned on(11.1.172 ), Keeps a ballet book(11.1.177 ), Offer from hearing her play on Ashland radio(11.1.192 ), Mother wouldn't let her go(11.1.210 ), Writes "Country Music news" in Big Sandy News and Greenup County News(11.1.235 ), Steve Hamilton -- never a hero in home place sotry(11.1.252 ), So many talented people around(11.1.275 ), Performers from Eastern Ky.(11.1.315 ), Favorite playing situation is Fraley Family Festival(11.1.350 ), Younger tastes in music(11.1.390 ) Tape 11, Side 2, May 22, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Virgil Alfrey for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Alfrey Residence, Worthington, KY 41183. Alfred's wife Clela Alfrey plays guitar and photographer David Bartlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 2:47. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Jean Thomas revival(11.2.000 ), Still have lots of old songs(11.2.022 ), End of tape(11.2.028 ) Tape 12, Side 1, May 22, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Virgil Alfrey for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Alfrey Residence, Worthington, KY 41183. Alfred's wife Clela Alfrey plays guitar and photographer David Bartlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 22:55. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Structure of Waltz(12.1.000 ), Dreamer's Waltz Structure(12.1.006 ), Dreamer's Waltz(12.1.013 ), Apple Blossom(12.1.033 ), The Last Waltz(12.1.048 ), Rose of Sharon(12.1.065 ), Martha Campbell(12.1.070 ), Ace of Spades (breakdown)(12.1.090 ), Arkansas Traveller(12.1.116 ), Roxanna Waltz(12.1.142 ), Dusty Hornpipe(12.1.166 ), Mother's Old Sun Bonnet Sung by Clela Alfrey(12.1.198 ), Rutland's Reel explanation(12.1.232 ), Rutland's Reel(12.1.238 ), End of tape(12.1.274 ), Blank(12.1.274 ) Chillson Leach Tape 13, Side 1, May 29, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Chillson Leach for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Alfrey Residence, Worthington, KY 41183. Virgil Alfrey plays guitar. Clela Alfrey and photographer David Bartlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 30:22. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Are you from Dixie?(13.1.000 ), Discusses Rag his brother wrote(13.1.028 ), His Brother's Rag. "Hello Central"(13.1.036 ), Arkansas Traveller with jokes(13.2.055 ), Discusses style of Arkansas Traveller(13.1.085 ), Early Fiddle Contest stories(13.1.100 ), Professes no knowledge of "keys"(13.1.143 ), Back home in Indiana(13.1.146 ), Talk(13.1.175 ), Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star(13.1.177 ), Talks about Virgil's skill as a fiddler(13.1.210 ), Georgiana Moon(13.1.215 ), No Name(13.1.243 ), Talk about his dad's playing(13.1.262 ), Barnyard Serenade: "My Little House & Farm"(13.1.273 ), Sings version of Barnyard(13.1.290 ), Talk about fellowship with the Alfreys(13.1.330 ), Just a Closer Walk With Thee(13.1.350 ), What a Friend We Have in Jesus(13.1.375 ), End of tape(13.1.398 ) Tape 13, Side 2, June 5, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Chillson Leach for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Leach Residence, 1300 Pollard, Ashland, KY 41101. Marynell Young plays guitar and second fiddle. Photographer David Bartlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 30:43. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). 8th of January - fragment(13.2.000 ), Deedles around(13.2.005 ), Tuning to natural(13.2.015 ), 8th of January(13.2.025 ), Deedling(13.2.027 ), St. Anne's Reel(13.2.042 ), Maggie. Chillson requested guitar accompaniment from Marynell who is not a guitarist. (13.2.063 ), Martha Campbell in key of D(13.2.090 ), Whislin' Rufus(13.2.106 ), No name (same tune playe don 13.1.243) the week before.(13.2.122 ), Suggested title is "Chillson's Knob" Chillson has no name for this tune(13.2.137 ), No Name number 2 - suggested name is "Sport's Favorite" (sport is the dog)(13.2.139 ), Repeat of previous tune(13.2.147 ), His brother's Rag (same as 13.1.036 but this time he sings verse two(13.2.172 ), No Name(13.2.203 ), Five Cents for your Dirty Underwear(13.2.235 ), He criticizes his own playing(13.2.257 ), Bluesy tune(13.2.263 ), No Name - Sport's Favorite (see 13.2.139)(13.2.300 ), Same tune on slow tempo(13.2.320 ), Girl I Left Behind Me Good High Part(13.2.335 ), Describes breaking arm(13.2.368 ), End of tape(13.2.368 ) Tape 14, Side 1, June 5, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Chillson Leach for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Leach Residence, 1300 Pollard, Ashland, KY 41101. Marynell Young plays guitar and second fiddle. Tape Duration: 28:23. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Time spent playing 4-5 hours(14.1.000 ), Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star is favorite tune(14.1.007 ), Tunes pop into his head like someone's turned on a light(14.1.025 ), Married at 17 and quit playing because his wife didn't like country music. Learned over again. He has heard his dad. He has heard Henry Alfrey, Elsi and Sydney Stone, Hamm Risner, Grant Tipton -- a blind man in Mt. Sterling. He lost his eyes blacksmiting(14.1.030 ), His father is W.E. Leach. William Myer Leach was his grand-father in Indiana who taught school for three months for $45.(14.1.050 ), Describe old bicycles.(14.1.073 ), Describes how a man cured himself from TB.(14.1.085 ), Learned to play fiddle from his father. Jim Bailey - a KNSA Railroad conductor(14.1.100 ), IJM line joes(14.1.105 ), Playing for dances is like work. Playing fiddles is a mental and physical strain.(14.1.108 ), Captain Jim Bailey taught him "My Old Kentucky Home" and "Nearer My God to Thee"(14.1.117 ), Waht was school like? I was in prison(14.1.125 ), Philosophy on talent from God(14.1.136 ), Fiddle soothing to his soul(14.1.156 ), Describes Appalachian Celebration(14.1.200 ), Describes how he made steam engine replica(14.1.220 ), Single action and double action replica(14.1.280 ), Invitation to Morehead State University's Appalacian Celebration(14.1.280 ), Machine work is a gift from God(14.1.325 ), End of tape(14.1.364 ), Blank(14.2.000 ) J.P. Fraley Tape 15, Side 1, May 29, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with J.P. Fraley for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Fraley Residence, Rush, KY 41168. Annadeene Fraley plays guitar. Photographer David Barlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 30:39. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Introduction(15.1.000 ), Recently returned from North Carolina(15.1.009 ), Fiddling and gardening are main hobbies(15.1.015 ), How selects tunes(15.1.022 ), Copying styles versus innovating(15.1.050 ), He and Annadeene are not involved with competition.(15.1.080 ), Mark Dixon, a banjoist, carried him through the woods to play for pie supper. This was his first public performance.(15.1.090 ), He worked inthe mines(15.1.100 ), Defines fiddler or professional fiddler(15.1.111 ), Defines fiddler or professional fiddler(15.1.111 ), Fiddle has open doors for him. Listened to Skillet Lickers(15.1.134 ), Played for radio station on a weekly basis(15.1.160 ), Played as teenagers and for 14 years they never played music. Took forever to get a refrigerator..(15.1.183 ), Invited to Hyden to be in talent contest. In conjunction with George Wooten, a judge in Leslie County.(15.1.195 ), First prize at Flatwoods(15.1.206 ), Malfunction tape(15.1.225 ), Guitar for Flatwoods contest(15.1.233 ), Jim Wheeler from Portsmouth, Buddy Spiker from Charleston CA. 1956 were in the contest. Hal Murphy was the MC.(15.1.245 ), Buddy tore up his fiddle bow and I loaned him mine. He played Flop-eared Mule(15.1.260 ), He won the contest, but the fiddle came apart at the next note he struck(15.1.275 ), Ed Haley resented the Kissinger Brothers recording his tune.(15.1.310 ), Went to Charlestown to see fiddlers(15.1.320 ), Mentions hearing Natchez the Indian fiddling(15.1.348 ), Playing at square dance in Ohio(15.1.370 ), Tape ends(15.1.390 ) Tape 15, Side 2, May 29, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with J.P. Fraley for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Fraley Residence, Rush, KY 41168. Annadeene Fraley plays guitar. Photographer David Barlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 30:41. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Indians in early Kentucky(15.2.000 ), Early influences on fiddler(15.2.015 ), Luke Smeltzer, a millionaire who loved fiddling and lobbied for dairy farmer(15.2.040 ), Loading Coal(15.2.080 ), I was 48 yers old. Where did you work? Talking to Annadeene.(15.2.100 ), When Annadeene realized that the Fraley Family Festival was hers alone to organize. The rules were "no formality".(15.2.120 ), Carter Caves Park is booked five months in advance.(15.2.140 ), Can be a citizen and not know traditional music exists. A couple of girls from France(15.2.170 ), How to organize the music festival year-after-year(15.2.200 ), Lerned diplomacy over the years(15.2.280 ), People have come from all over and stayed over the next week.(15.2.308 ), Put the stay over to stringing beans(15.2.340 ), Needs to be recognized for promoting music(15.2.385 ), Tradition to say "Never Again"(15.2.405 ), End of tape(15.2.410 ) Tape 16, Side 1, May 29, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with J.P. Fraley for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Fraley Residence, Rush, KY 41168. Annadeene Fraley plays guitar. Photographer David Barlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 30:43. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Continuation of interview with Annadeene about Pat Haley (Ed Haley's daughter-in-law)(16.1.000 ), Friend who bought a 45 of Molly Darlin' turned out to be the daughter-in-law of Ed Haley, the great fiddler of Eastern Kentucky.(16.1.015 ), They had wax recordings of his father.(16.1.030 ), Lawrence Haley agreed to let Rounder Records release his father's records to Alan Jabbour at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.(16.1.040 ), Arrangements they play are ste(16.1.061 ), Annadeene and J.P. sing lead in different keys. Neither have studied music formally.(16.1.070 ), She learned to play when she was 13 by observation.(16.1.100 ), Listened to Bob Wills on radio(16.1.120 ), Describes Fiddler''s Grove in N. Carolina(16.1.140 ), Putting up food(16.1.180 ), Chigger story from festival(16.1.230 ), Playing experiences(16.1.300 ), They play infrequently at home(16.1.380 ), J.P. dislikes sticking to a planned program(16.1.407 ), End of tape.(16.1.410 ) Tape 16, Side 2, May 29, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with J.P. Fraley for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Fraley Residence, Rush, KY 41168. Annadeene Fraley plays guitar. Photographer David Barlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 30:45. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Continued same time(16.2.000 ), J.P. leaves(16.2.012 ), The Fraleys are objects of idolization(16.2.023 ), Describes J.P.'s storytelling(16.2.049 ), Choosing tunes to play(16.2.080 ), Playing Barbara Allen at Knoxville's World Fair(16.2.100 ), Describes how people tell us about seeing them (J.P. and Annadeene)(16.2.140 ), Talks about meeting Scottish fiddler, Ali Bain and filming in summer 1984 for project at Jean Ritchie's house(16.2.180 ), Describes Jean Ritchie's house on hill(16.2.220 ), Seldom listerns to introductions(16.2.297 ), Feels inferior to others, but also sees how people do things wrong(16.2.335 ), Describes stress of doing a musical festival(16.2.400 ) Annadeene and J.P. Fraley Tape 17, Side 1, June 4, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Annadeene and J.P. Fraley for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Fraley Residence, Rush, KY 41168. Photographer David Barlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 30:43. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Setting up furniture(17.1.000 ), Participating at Fiddlers Grove in NC(17.1.034 ), Bayard Ray in NC and Stones in NC(17.1.040 ), Rocks and J.P.'s masonry work(17.1.080 ), How to learn to fiddle in the sun(17.1.083 ), First notes of the day(17.1.092 ), Fiddlers who influenced Mac O'Connor(17.1.095 ), J.P. believes Texas style is pervasive and replacing local styles.(17.1.103 ), Like putting a differnet icing on a good cake(17.1.110 ), The Fraleys at Philadelphia festival (17.1.120 ), Neighbor asked to use the telephone(17.1.135 ), Reviewing the official list from the Kentucky State contest list at Rough River Competition.(17.1.145 ), Different versions of Blackberry Blossom. List is alphabetical and the interviewer proceeds through the list making comments onpieces.(17.1.158 ), Discusses terminology and makes a joke(17.1.166 ), Sally Johnson is Katy Hill with an E in it(17.1.275 ), End of list and being at Townsend, Washington.(17.1.330 ), Playing music all night(17.1.360 ), End of tape(17.1.410 ) Tape 17, Side 2, June 4, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Annadeene and J.P. Fraley for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Fraley Residence, Rush, KY 41168. Photographer David Barlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 5:26. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Playing a guitar in Philadelphia at the Folk Festival.(17.2.000 ), Tape begins to malfunction(17.2.050 ), Blank to end.(17.2.060 ) Tape 18, Side 1, June 4, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Annadeene and J.P. Fraley for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Fraley Residence, Rush, KY 41168. Photographer David Barlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 30:45. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Walking in My Sleep(18.1.000 ), Uncle being shot off horse(18.1.043 ), Clay Pennington, a fireman repaired the fiddle in ash(18.1.043 ), Fishing and fiddling are alike(18.1.050 ), Measuring between the eyes story(18.1.060 ), Self-taught machinist and fish hook story(18.1.075 ), Tune was a version of New Mony. He requested that interviewer not tape it.(18.1.116 ), Origin of new Blackberry Blossom and the Garfield Blackberry Blossom that has dwelling notes in the tune.(18.1.160 ), Garfield's Blackberry Blossom(18.1.173 ), Begins again to play Garfield's Blackberry Blossom(18.1.177 ), Nasal singing(18.1.213 ), Country Gentlemen went to Libarary of Congress(18.1.216 ), No tapes from early radio(18.1.247 ), WLW Documentary in 1962. They also have early Fraley Family Festival.(18.1.254 ), For 14 years they never played. Once a year they might try to play but they were too busy raising a family.(18.1.260 ), Whiskey Before Breakfast initiated into conversation.(18.1.294 ), Satarization of the old fiddler(18.1.310 ), Plays Whiskey Before Breakfast(18.1.328 ), Joe Greene and Kenny Baker at a Bluegrass Festival(18.1.363 ), End of tape(18.1.490 ) Tape 18, Side 2, June 4, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Annadeene and J.P. Fraley for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Fraley Residence, Rush, KY 41168. Photographer David Barlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 30:47. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Introduction to tunes "New Money" background(18.2.000 ), Example of Black influence-a Ray(18.2.011 ), Pappy's verison (his father's version) of Lost Indian background(18.2.028 ), Lost Indian(18.2.044 ), St. Anne's Reel(18.2.055 ), Over the Waterfall(18.2.080 ), Red Haried Boy/Little Beggarman(18.2.112 ), A Black muscician(18.2.143 ), A waltz, Shannon Waltz(18.2.153 ), He plays by letter. "He just lets her go."(18.2.183 ), She plays by ear(18.2.186 ), Forked Deer(18.2.194 ), Talks about Forked Deer being an English tune(18.2.223 ), Talks about Soldier's Joy(18.2.233 ), Plays Soldier's Joy(18.2.246 ), Anna Marie's Jig(18.2.280 ), More jig time playing(18.2.300 ), Sally Goodin'(18.2.345 ), Cripple Creek(18.2.390 ), End of tape (18.2.410 ) Tape 19, Side 1, June 4, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Annadeene and J.P. Fraley for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Fraley Residence, Rush, KY 41168. Photographer David Barlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 31:06. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). A Fiddler's Dream(19.1.000 ), A Schottische(19.1.020 ), A hard of hearing joke(19.1.085 ), Little Red Curls fragment -- an example of early Cowboy Swing(19.1.085 ), Bob Wills attack style(19.1.127 ), I Saw Your Face in the Moon, a ballad written in Cincinnati, and example of fiddle behind voice and early swing(19.1.145 ), Rowan County Troubles was written to another melody(19.1.209 ), Walkin' in My Sleep (an Arthur Smith tune)(19.1.215 ), Learned ballad from English visitors who had never eaten cornbreak(19.1.254 ), The ballad "I Wish I Was a Maid Again"(19.1.310 ), Herbal science(19.1.374 ), End of tape(19.1.410 ), This sid eof tape is blank(19.2.000 ) Tape 20, Side 1, August 2, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Annadeene and J.P. Fraley for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Fraley Residence, Rush, KY 41168. Photographer David Barlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 27:07. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). J.P. and Annadeen warming up. Introductory visiting,movng furniture.(20.1.000 ), Warmup tune, Little Star(20.1.025 ), Replay like he wanted to play it(20.1.036 ), Talk(20.1.055 ), Sugar Tree Stomp or Little Stream of Whiskey(20.1.065 ), A new start on above tune(20.1.069 ), Talk about tape recorder(20.1.084 ), Maple Sugar... asks for tape to be off(20.1.088 ), Talk with replay... demonstrating "closing" of the string(20.1.095 ), New Money (in key of C) J.P. started first on Cotton Patch(20.1.128 ), Talk... and New Money(20.1.140 ), Dance All Night With a Bottle in My Hand(20.1.168 ), Cross Key tuning AEAE(20.1.199 ), Granny Will Your Dog Bite?(20.1.210 ), Sings verse of above song(20.1.229 ), Boatin' Up Sandy or Boating' Up (or Down) the River(20.1.239 ), Talks about previous(20.1.263 ), Starts a tune he says he never could play, -- Bald Headed End of the Broom(20.1.273 ), Annadeen sings a verse(20.1.293 ), Galley Nipper -- a tune his father played. His father said it was a big mosquito. (An old style solo king of tune)(20.1.302 ), Blank to end of tape.(20.1.345 ) Tape 20, Side 2, August 2, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Annadeene and J.P. Fraley for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Fraley Residence, Rush, KY 41168. Photographer David Barlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 22:57. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Talk about uning check(20.2.000 ), Jack of Diamonds or Drunken Hiccups(20.2.011 ), Bonapart's Retreat(20.2.052 ), Returning(20.2.071 ), A Play Party Tune, Cluckin' Hen(20.2.071 ), Talk about next tune(20.2.105 ), Dry and Dustry(20.2.114 ), Talk(20.2.123 ), Midnight on the Water(20.2.134 ), Talk about learning from Benny Thompson(20.2.159 ), Chinquapin or Sweet Sixteen(20.2.180 ), Recheck on tuning(20.2.193 ), Did You Ever see the Devil, Uncle Joe? or Miss McCloud's Reel (on Hop High Ladies)(20.2.206 ), Sings a few lines(20.2.215 ), Part of Maysville(20.2.226 ), Billy in on the Low Ground(20.2.249 ) David Sizemore Tape 21, Side 1, August 22, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with David Sizemore for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Sizemore Residence, Hager Street, Prestonsburg, KY 41653. Photographer David Barlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 30:41. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Peacock Rag(21.1.018 ), Talk about learning from a tape(21.1.035 ), Ragtime Annie(21.1.042 ), David Sizemore coaching interviewer on guitar chords(21.1.060 ), Talk about chord timing on fine part(21.1.077 ), Replay of Ragtime Annie(21.1.082 ), Talk about playing for square dance(21.1.090 ), Talk about transposing with a capo(21.1.100 ), Old Joe Clark(21.1.108 ), Kitchen Girl(21.1.127 ), Interviewer asks for mor modal - sounding pieces(21.1.142 ), Talk about tune from Lewis Lamb(21.1.150 ), No name for tune played - possibly Salt Creek(21.1.168 ), Talk about hcord sequence for Black Hawk Waltz(21.1.182 ), Black Hawk Waltz(21.1.192 ), Replay of Black Hawk Waltz(21.1.215 ), Talk about how he likes to play intricate "pretty stuff in guitar part"(21.1.232 ), Cuckoo's Nest(21.1.242 ), David Sizemore demonstrates on guitar the back-up guitar part for Cockoo's Nest(21.1.252 ), Replay of Cuckoo's Nest(21.1.265 ), Talk about liking to play guitar and mandolin player, Curly Lambert, who used to play with Ralph Stanley(21.1.298 ), East Tennessee Blues(21.1.318 ), Coaches for the guitar part(21.1.325 ), East Tennessee Blues solo(21.1.343 ), Talk about guitar back-up problems(21.1.360 ), Sings, trying to think of bluesy tunes(21.1.375 ), Talk about Arthur Smith and Jimmy Wakely playing fiddle.(21.1.400 ), Talk about fiddlers recorded for Library of Congress(21.1.438 ), Turkey Buzzard (He says there isn't much to it)(21.1.453 ), Talk about fiddlers(21.1.470 ), End of tape(21.1.480 ), This side blank(21.1.000 ) Tape 22, Side 1, September 26, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with David Sizemore for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Sizemore Residence, Hager Street, Prestonsburg, KY 41653. Tape Duration: 30:45. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Introduction(22.1.00 ), Devotes two hours a day to music(22.1.010 ), Learns new tunes every week(22.1.018 ), Lists over 30 instruments he owns-- many he has made himself.(22.1.020 ), Instrument making(22.1.030 ), Hand-made fiddles he calls a "pocket knife" job.(22.1.040 ), Old fiddler that David Sizemore played with named Tex Vanderpoole died in 1944. Wallapin' Lula is the name he sued for East Tennessee Blues.(22.1.050 ), Learning new chord patterns(22.1.060 ), His grandmother played all that old stuff: Gettin' Upstairs and Frosty Morning. David calls it mule-gear tuning.(22.1.070 ), Family names are Sloan, Sizemore, Jacobs.(22.1.080 ), David Sizemore has visited Hiram Stamper in Knott, Co.(22.1.090 ), Talks about Big Dog in G and Little Cat in A played by Lee Tripplett.(22.1.100 ), Talks of playing at Lake Greenup(22.1.110 ), David has collection of tapes of fiddlers like Alva Green(22.1.120 ), He heard of Sanford Kelly(22.1.130 ), Tunes up to D for Bonepart's Retreat(22.1.140 ), Dr. Marvin Randall gave him his first fiddle.(22.1.150 ), Talks of visitors from other states(22.1.160 ), He talks of grandfather and great granfather who were Cherokee Indians(22.1.185 ), Golden Hawk stole his wife and returned with David Sizemore's grandfather(22.1.200 ), Talks of Battle of Middle Creek(22.1.210 ), Talks of how school was very confining(22.1.220 ), 1957 flood ruined all his instruments. For 12 to 15 years he never played.(22.1.230 ), Talks about other muscicians(22.1.250 ), David wants more people to play with(22.1.270 ), David's professions were coal miner and well operator.(22.1.278 ), Describes Jenny Wiley Highland Festival(22.1.290 ), Plays for dance(22.1.315 ), Establishes who David Sizemore has heard from in other counties.(22.1.325 ), List of names. He does know South Salyer from Magoffin County.(22.1.340 ), Home-style playing(22.1.360 ), He did know Dewey Shepherd(22.1.380 ), Doug Hutchinson who used to play bass for Bill Monroe stops to see David Sizemore frequently(22.1.390 ), End(22.1.408 ) Tape 22, Side 2, September 26, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with David Sizemore for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Sizemore Residence, Hager Street, Prestonsburg, KY 41653. Tape Duration: 10:41. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). David Sizemore knows Snake Chapman(22.2.000 ), David knows a Kentucky Slim from Pike County.(22.2.010 ), He says Jimmie Wheeler showed Kenny Blake lots of his tunes.(22.2.020 ), Davis Sizemore knows Alfred Bailey(22.2.030 ), General playing styles(22.2.040 ), Describes Buddy Ratcliff's repertory(22.2.050 ), Lists some tunes his grandmother played. Frosty morning, Gettin' Upstairs and Brushy Forks of John's Creek.(22.2.060 ), Would be fine to have tunes from Library of Congress, "liek Senator Byrd" who tunes in mule gear.(22.2.070 ), A native of Knott-Floyd County(22.2.080 ), He knew people in school bus tragedy(22.2.090 ), David is an instrument-maker, a tune collector and a tape collector.(22.2.100 ), End of tape(22.2.113 ) Tape 23, Side 1, September 26, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with David Sizemore for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Sizemore Residence, Hager Street, Prestonsburg, KY 41653. Mike Hall and Marynell Young play guitar. Tape Duration: 30:39. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Introduction(23.1.000 ), No Name(23.1.005 ), Down Yonder(23.1.030 ), Stone Mountain Rag(23.1.059 ), The Old Man Old Joe Clark(23.1.095 ), Cuckoo's Nest(23.1.125 ), Crossing the Country(23.1.158 ), Mockingbird(23.1.190 ), Ragtime Annie(23.1.234 ), Salt Rag(23.1.272 ), Play for the Children(23.1.320 ), No Name(23.1.385 ), End of tape(23.1.408 ) Tape 23, Side 2, September 26, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with David Sizemore for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Sizemore Residence, Hager Street, Prestonsburg, KY 41653. Mike Hall and Marynell Young play guitar. Tape Duration: 23:15. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Mississippi Sawyer(23.2.000 ), Red Wing(23.2.041 ), No Name(23.2.077 ), Break Ground(23.2.100 ), Big Sandy(23.2.138 ), Banjo tune(23.2.185 ), Cripple Creek(23.2.220 ), Pretty Polly(23.2.238 ), End of tape(23.2.280 ) Hiram Stamper Tape 24, Side 1, August 23, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Hiram Stamper for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Stamper residence, Knott County, KY 418822. Marynell Young plays guitar.Martha Stamper and Bob Butler were also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 31:41. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Talk about moon's influence ontime fo death. Martha is Hiram's wife.(24.1.000 ), Hiram Stamper plays the fiddle -- plays Pretty Polly(24.1.025 ), Hiram sings verse to Pretty Polly(24.1.039 ), Hirma explains why Pretty Polly was killed(24.1.045 ), Retunes for Young Edward(24.1.060 ), Hiram plays Callahan. Callahan was hung.(24.1.066 ), Some poeple call that tune Last of Sizemore. Sizemore and Callahan were both hung. Talks abotu last tune in Civil War and making of tune called Sally Goodin from big Sandy.(24.1.091 ), Retunes to play Glory in the Meetin' House(24.1.111 ), Plays Glory in the Meeting' House. Tune is played with strings tuned to ----.(24.1.130 ), Talk about playing Wild Bill Jones before returning(24.1.165 ), Talk about how soldiers made tune called Sally Goodin from tune called Boatin' Up Sandy. Location was on the Big Sandy River.(24.1.180 ), Talks about tunes the old people played(24.1.197 ), Talk about playing(24.1.206 ), Talk about Brushy Forks of John's Creek being last tune played in the Civil War(24.1.222 ), Brush Forks of John's Creek(24.1.225 ), Old Hen Cackled(24.1.288 ), The Old Time Meeting House Hymn(24.1.326 ), Talk about preaching days in Mt. Sterling. A relative Jim Stewart was the preacher who could preach five hours.(24.1.360 ), Continued talk about who Hiram is related to.(24.1.380 ), Hiram Sing's Baby-O: Plays Baby-O(24.1.403 ), Sings verse to Baby-O(24.1.433 ), Last of Callahan. Callahan was hung.(24.1.475 ) Tape 24, Side 2, August 23, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Hiram Stamper for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Stamper residence, Knott County, KY 418822. Marynell Young plays guitar.Martha Stamper and Bob Butler were also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 26:13. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Cluck Old Hen(24.2.000 ), Betty Baker(24.2.026 ), Old Joe Clark(24.2.040 ), Talks about barbecueing(24.2.060 ), Pass Around the Bottle Boys. Young Edward(24.2.072 ), Sings. He comments that he played the previous tune for Ralph Stanley.(24.2.099 ), Sings about "Young Edward"(24.2.132 ), Readying to play Boston(24.2.140 ), Boston(24.2.150 ), Talks about trying to remember to play Dolly-O(24.2.173 ), Talks about hsi son, Art(24.2.185 ), Pretty Polly-O(24.2.200 ), Talks about Black Hiram from over at Hyden(24.2.227 ), Pretty Betty Martin, Tip Toe, fine. Bill Monroe calls it "Fire on the Mountain" Sings.. Pretty Betty Marting, Tip toe, Tip toe, Pretty Betty Marting, Tip top fine. Souse the bread and butter. Up fine enough, good enough, Choose you up a partner and swing'em on the floor. Used to the be swingingest, prettiest play you ever saw!(24.2.270 ), Points out that it is a play song "prettiest play you ever saw."(23.2.292 ), Young Edward is the name of the song. The Stanley Brothers call it the Tennessee Backstep(24.2.331 ), Sally Goodin(24.2.363 ), End.(24.2.394 ) Video Tape v3, August 24, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Hiram Stamper (Age 93) for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Stamper residence, Knott County, KY 418822. Marynell Young plays guitar.Martha Stamper and photographer David Barlett were also present during the interview session. "Goodby Girls I'm Going to Boston" - a play dance for six(v3.0000 ), Sally Goodin(v3.0023 ), Played Sally Goodin on request another tune(v3.0055 ), Talk about tune origin for Sally Goodin(v3.0111 ), Old Joe Clark (same key as Sally Goodin)(v3.0172 ), Talk about "Old Christmas Morning"(v3.0222 ), Brushy Forks of John's Creek, a tune from Civil War. Laskt tune played in Civil War. It was in Pike County.(v3.0240 ), Talks about Labor Day concert(v3.0297 ), Talks about Last of Sizemore and Last of Callahan(v3.0315 ), Last of Sizemore(v3.0325 ), Example of bass note rhythm(v3.0340 ), Bill Baker killed four men(v3.0372 ), Black Hiram Blakely is dead now(v3.0387 ), He learned Going to the Meeting House from Bill Baker's father-in-law(v3.0396 ), Cluck Old Hen (not too different from modern version. But Hiram plays in a tuning). Plucks strings with left hand.(v3.0440 ), Talks about an old hen clucking and tune replicating it.(v3.0473 ), Goodby Girls, I'm Going to Boston(v3.0485 ), Exmaple of pulling bass string to make time.(v3.0500 ), Tunes for Going to (or Glory in) the Meeting House(v3.0530 ), Explains how he tunes(v3.0613 ), Glory in (or Going to) the Meeting House(v3.0650 ), Tunes for Chinquapin Hunting(v3.0723 ), Checks tuning. He can tune it many different ways.(v3.0747 ), Dissatisfied with tuning(v3.0768 ), Very out of tune and readjustment procedures.(v3.0782 ), Nigger Winch Along(v3.0800 ), Indian Nation - The first tune ever played(v3.0830 ), Example of left hand plucking strings(v3.0850 ), Oldest tune in the world, Chinquapin Hunting. It was played all through the Civil War(v3.0873 ), Talks about old times(v3.0925 ), Indian Nation was first tune ever played(v3.0954 ), A Hoedown dance, learned from Roger Cornett(v3.0961 ), Used to be Sally Goodin in the tune(v3.0990 ), Talk -- John Hardy was captured in West Virginia.(v3.1016 ), Retunes to play Sally Goodin - Boatin' Up Sandy(v3.1024 ), Talk(v3.1057 ), Baby-O(v3.1088 ), Example of left hand plucking and drawing of bass string.(v3.1095 ), Talk(v3.1142 ), Another baby tune(v3.1166 ), Talk(v3.1195 ), Un-named tune(v3.1220 ), Talk about France in World War I(v3.1245 ), Discusses beauty of the discord tuning(v3.1260 ), Poor Ellen Smith(v3.1268 ), Sings Poor Ellen Smith(v3.1277 ), Pretty Betty Martin, Tip Toe(v3.1284 ), Talks about how Bill Monroe calls the previous tune Fire on the Mountain.(v3.1300 ), Last of Sizemore(v3.1310 ), Brushy Forks of John's Creek, last tune every played in the Civil War(v3.1329 ), Baby-O, what'll we do with the baby-O? Wrap him up in a table cloth(v3.1360 ), A hymn - a relative of his named preacher Jim Stewart(v3.1380 ), Sings the hymn(v3.1410 ), Hiram is a cousin of Cora Wilson Stewart, founder of eastern Kentucky Moonlight Schools(v3.1424 ), Baby-O. Hiram's wife visits with interviewer over supper arrangements. (v3.1438 ), 1893 is birth year(v3.1455 ), Plum granant(v3.1462 ), End of Taping Session(v3.1470 ) Clyde Davenport Tape 25, Side 1, August 31, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Clyde Davenport for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Davenport Residence, 120 Boone Street, Monticello, KY 42633. Marynell Young plays guitar.Photographer David Barlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 27:58. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Frequency of playing(25.1.000 ), People come from all over to talk to Clyde about his playing music.(25.1.008 ), Favorite tune is Sally Goodin(25.1.016 ), He was nine years old when he made his first fiddle from a white oak tree(25.1.025 ), Father was william Davenport, born 1876(25.1.048 ), Mother was Lucy Boston and her borther, Jim Boston, Played(25.1.061 ), He was raised 16 miles out a Mt. Pisgah. He's only lived in twon for the last 10 years.(25.1.075 ), Reviews farms he has bought and truckstop he owned in Tennessee.(25.1.093 ), For 16 years he never owned nor played a fiddle. He was working too hard.(25.1.100 ), He plays his own style(25.1.137 ), Never listened to a radio(25.1.144 ), Calls cross tuning key of A. Also tunes to tuning for D.(25.1.175 ), Plays Zollie's Retreat, Black Snake, and Bonapart's Retreat in D.(25.1.185 ), Had his arm cut off and sewed back on.(25.1.195 ), He made a banjo one time. His sister has his father's fiddle.(25.1.211 ), Menions Rupert and Barnette on the town square.(25.1.245 ), Lists fiddlers in Wayne County in earlier time.(25.1.253 ), Initiates talk about hsi Amatus fiddle(24.1.268 ), Analyzes differences from other fiddlers(25.1.290 ), He hated to go to school. Sixty or sevety students were there. He walked three miles away.(25.1.307 ), He claims he can be on stage and never make a mistake(25.1.338 ), First tune he ever played in his life. It is also his favorite tune(25.1.370 ) Tape 26, Side 1, August 31, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Clyde Davenport for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Davenport Residence, 120 Boone Street, Monticello, KY 42633. Marynell Young plays guitar.Photographer David Barlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 29:09. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Set up(26.1.000 ), Kitty Puss for a check of equipment(26.1.007 ), Kitty Puss on replay from video tape(26.1.030 ), Kitty Puss for video and audio tape(26.1.065 ), Black Bird(26.1.087 ), Roses in the Morning(26.1.113 ), Old Aunt Jenny with Her Night Cap On(26.1.133 ), Highway to Center(26.1.155 ), Little Boy Where'd you get your Britches(26.1.195 ), Ask That Pretty Girl to Be My Wife(26.1.222 ), Talk about ease of playing(26.1.248 ), Turkey Buzzard(26.1.263 ), Old Buzzard(26.1.294 ), End.(26.1.350 ) Tape 26, Side 2, August 31, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Clyde Davenport for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Davenport Residence, 120 Boone Street, Monticello, KY 42633. Marynell Young plays guitar.Photographer David Barlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 30:39. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Review of tunes played(26.2.000 ), Bert Anderson(26.2.008 ), His brother learned tune from a man named Bert Anderson(26.2.025 ), Open the Gate and Walk on Through(26.2.030 ), Sally Johnson(26.2.055 ), Paddy Won't You Drink Some Good Old Cider(26.2.082 ), Smokey Hornpipe(26.2.104 ), Marmaduke's Hornpipe(26.2.125 ), Interviewer requests a jig-time tune(26.2.160 ), Clyde played Irish Washer Woman(26.2.163 ), Rye Straw(26.2.180 ), Old Granny Hare(26.2.204 ), Old Davy Dugger(26.2.230 ), Flatwoods(26.2.250 ), Peas in the Pot(26.2.280 ), Sleepin' Lulu(26.2.335 ), Under the Pale Moonlight(26.2.375 ), End(26.2.410 ) Tape 27, Side 1, August 31, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Clyde Davenport for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Davenport Residence, 120 Boone Street, Monticello, KY 42633. Marynell Young plays guitar.Photographer David Barlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 27:14. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Bonapart's Retreat(27.1.000 ), Retunes fiddle(27.1.018 ), Drunken Hiccups(27.1.038 ), Retunes for Sally in the Garden(27.1.065 ), Sally in the Garden Sifting Sand(27.1.073 ), John Henry(27.1.088 ), Talk about tunes to play(27.1.104 ), Ginny in the Cotton Patch(27.1.122 ), Sugar inthe Gourd(27.1.144 ), Gettin' Upstairs (An example of pulling on the bass string)(27.1.163 ), Peckerwood(27.1.182 ), Big Sweet Tatas in Sandy Land(27.1.212 ), Sourwood Mountain(27.1.250 ), Retunes(27.1.280 ), One-eyed Rosie(27.1.297 ), Retunes(27.1.335 ), End.(27.1.346 ) Tape 27, Side 2, August 31, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Clyde Davenport for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Davenport Residence, 120 Boone Street, Monticello, KY 42633. Marynell Young plays guitar.Photographer David Barlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 30:32. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Cluck Old Hen(27.2.005 ), Five Miles(27.2.019 ), Black-Eyed Susie (in key of C)(27.2.040 ), Black-Eyed Susie (in key of D)(27.2.044 ), Lost Indian(27.2.057 ), Break for sandwiches(27.2.077 ), Cumberland Gap(27.2.087 ), Readjusted cameras(27.2.108 ), Little Stream of Whiskey(27.2.120 ), Talk about Clyd's fiddle(27.2.144 ), Billy in the Low Ground(27.2.147 ), All Night Long Blues(27.2.181 ), Bed Bug Blue(27.2.196 ), Rusty Night Dance(27.2.244 ), Taylor Quickstep(27.2.284 ), When the Roses Blooms Again(27.2.308 ), Paddy Won't You Drink Some Good Old Cider(27.2.335 ), Wild Goose Chase(27.2.362 ), Done Gone(27.2.398 ), End.(27.2.407 ) Tape 28, Side 1, August 31, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Clyde Davenport for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Davenport Residence, 120 Boone Street, Monticello, KY 42633. Marynell Young plays guitar.Photographer David Barlett was also present during the interview session. Tape Duration: 9:22. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Done Gone continuation(28.1.000 ), Rocky Road to Dublin(28.1.030 ), Cotton-Eyed Joe(28.1.056 ), Grey Eagle(28.1.076 ), End.(28.1.098 ) Video Tape v4, August 31, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Clyde Davenport for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview was conducted by Marynell Young at the Davenport Residence, 120 Boone Street, Monticello, KY 42633. Marynell Young plays guitar.Photographer David Barlett was also present during the interview session. Kitty Puss(v4.0007 ), Talk about Kitty Puss(v4.066 ), Black Foot(v4.0084 ), Talk about older tunes(v4.0131 ), Roses in the Morning(v4.0144 ), Talk about tunes that have words(v4.0188 ), Old Aunt Jenny with her Night Cap On(v4.0202 ), Talk abotu words to tunes(>v4.0240 ), Highway to Center(v4.0258 ), Reaches over to get the bass string(v4.0277 ), Talks about how old tunes play differently(v4.0315 ), Hey, Little boy Where'd you get your britches(v4.0325 ), Sings words(v4.0357 ), Ask that Pretty Girl to Be My Wife(v4.0365 ), Talk about learning to play(v4.0404 ), Turkey Buzzard (Got a Little Home to Go to version)(v4.0424 ), Talk about difference in next version(v4.0463 ), Old Turkey Buzzard(v4.0473 ), Smokey Hornpipe(v4.0521 ), Interviewer asks about jig time tunes(v4.0556 ), Irish Washer Woman(v4.0572 ), Rye Straw(v4.0597 ), Old Granny Hare(v4.0630 ), Old Davy Dugger(v4.0668 ), Flatwoods (a Lost John tune)(v4.0703 ), Talk about what he used to play(v4.0734 ), Peas in the Pot. Words are "Peas in the Pot/Hot cakes are bakin' Step, girl, step, day's a breakin'"(v4.0753 ), Sleepin' Lulu(v4.0789 ), Talk about tunes with "dream" in the title.(v4.0838 ), Under the Pale Moonlight(v4.0850 ), Re-adjusts camera(v4.0880 ), Camera on photographer, David Bartlett(v4.0887 ), Discusses tunes to play(v4.0898 ), Sally Goodin(v4.0906 ), Talk about garden tomatoes(v4.0952 ), Clyde's fiddles play easily(v4.1004 ), Talks about giving away fiddles(v4.1014 ), Continued talk about making a fiddle with pocket knife, a scraper, and sandpaper.(v4.1040 ), Describes fiddle making(v4.1056 ), He made a birch fiddle(v4.1071 ), Continued talk about fiddle making(v4.1094 ), Retunes fiddle(v4.1135 ), Zollie's Retreat(v4.1159 ), Key of D tuning(v4.1190 ), Black Snake(v4.1205 ), Bonapart's Retreat(v4.1237 ), Talk about marches(v4.1259 ), Retunes(v4.1267 ), Sally in the Garden Sifting Sand(v4.1342 ), John Henry(v4.1362 ), Ginny in the Cotton Patch(v4.1385 ), Sugar in the Gourd(v4.1409 ), Getting Upstairs (Still in A tuning)(v4.1427 ), Pecker Wood(v4.1452 ), Big Sweet Tater in Sandy Land(v4.1483 ), Sourwood Mountain(v4.1516 ), Retunes(v4.1540 ), One-eyed Rosy(v4.1557 ), Plays both Cluck Old Hen and Cacklin' Hen. Retunes.(v4.1577 ), Cluck Old Hen(v4.1598 ), Five Miles(v4.1618 ), Black-eyed Susie in C(v4.1641 ), Black-eyed Susie in D(v4.1650 ), Lost Indian(v4.1667 ), Ladies on the Stemboat(v4.1687 ), Cumberland Gap(v4.1715 ), Little Stream of Whiskey(v4.1736 ), Talks about his Niklo Amatus fiddle(v4.1765 ), Billy in the Low Ground (A good shot of his sliding on ring finger technique)(v4.1768 ), All Night Long Blues(v4.1798 ), Bed Bug Blues(v4.1814 ), Tennessee Wagner(v4.1836 ), Rusty Night Dance(v4.1856 ), Taylor's Quick Step(v4.1870 ), When the Roses Bloom Again(v4.1901 ), Wild Goose(v4.1933 ), Done Gone(v4.1953 ), Repeat of Done Gone(v4.1966 ), Rocky Road to Dublin (Not the Irish version)(v4.1995 ), End(v4.2008 ) Delbert Hughes Tape 29, Side 1, November 1, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Delbert Hughes for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview tapes were donated by Bob Butler, Collector, St. Louis. Marynell Young plays guitar. Tape Duration: 29:02. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Kathy Hill(29.1.000 ), Leather Britches(29.1.040 ), Ragtime Annie(29.1.070 ), Whistlin' Rufus(29.1.106 ), Cumberland Gap(29.1.129 ), Fire on the Mountain(29.1.152 ), Callahan(29.1.175 ), Show Me 30 (Jody)(29.1.200 ), Salt River(29.1.225 ), Salt River II(29.1.260 ), Billy in the Low Ground(29.1.288 ), The Ladies French Fiddler(29.1.340 ), Buck Creek Girls(29.1.382 ) Tape 29, Side 2, November 1, 1985 The following is an unrehearsed interview with Delbert Hughes for the Morehead State University Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project. The interview tapes were donated by Bob Butler, Collector, St. Louis. Marynell Young plays guitar. Tape Duration: 29:17. Numbers in parentheses indicate analog tape (number.side.counter). Tennessee Wagonner(29.2.000 ), Coon Bunch(29.2.024 ), Forked Deer(29.2.047 ), Old Joe Clark(29.2.078 ), Un-named(29.2.108 ), McCleod's Reel - Horse & Buggy(29.2.150 ), Birdie(29.2.175 ), Ragtime in C(29.2.214 ), Un-named (see Chillson Leach)(29.2.240 ), I Don't Love Nobody #13 and 14 tape)(29.2.278 ), Callahan ("He Says")(29.2.327 ), Black Berry Blossom(29.2.371 )

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