A. P. Carter

Alvin Pleasant Delaney Carter (December 15, 1891 – November 7, 1960), professionally known as A. P. Carter, was an American musician and founding member of The Carter Family, one of the most notable acts in the history of country music.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 15, 1891 (Virginia), Died November 7, 1960 (Kingsport)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1925 - 1950

Roles Represented in DAHR: bass vocal, composer, arranger, lyricist, violin, songwriter, speaker

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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 247 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-59025 10-in. 10/13/1932 The winding stream Carter Family Mixed vocal trio, with guitar and autoharp songwriter, vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor BS-59026 10-in. 10/13/1932 I wouldn't mind dying Carter Family Female-male vocal duet, with 2 guitars vocalist, bass vocal, lyricist, arranger  
Victor BS-59027 10-in. 10/13/1932 The spirit of love watches over me Carter Family Female vocal duet, with guitar and autoharp lyricist, composer  
Victor BS-59028 10-in. 10/13/1932 The church in the wildwood Carter Family Mixed vocal trio, with guitar and autoharp vocalist, bass vocal, arranger  
Victor BVE-59979 10-in. 5/24/1930 The Cannon-ball Carter Family Male vocal solo, with guitar and autoharp songwriter, vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor BVE-59980 10-in. 5/24/1930 The lovers' farewell Carter Family Female-male vocal duet, with guitar and autoharp songwriter, vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor BVE-59981 10-in. 5/24/1930 There's someone awaiting for me Carter Family Female-male vocal duet, with yodeling, guitar, and autoharp songwriter, vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor BVE-59982 10-in. 5/24/1930 The little log hut in the lane Carter Family Mixed vocal trio, with guitar and autoharp arranger, vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor BVE-59983 10-in. 5/24/1930 When the springtime comes again Carter Family Mixed vocal trio, with yodeling, steel guitar, and autoharp arranger, vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor BVE-59984 10-in. 5/24/1930 When the world's on fire Carter Family Female-male vocal duet, with steel guitar and autoharp songwriter, vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor BVE-59985 10-in. 5/24/1930 I have an aged mother Carter Family Female-male vocal duet, with steel guitar and autoharp songwriter, vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor BVE-59986 10-in. 5/24/1930 The dying soldier Carter Family Female-male vocal duet, with steel guitar and autoharp songwriter, vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor BVE-59987 10-in. 5/24/1930 Worried man blues Carter Family Mixed vocal trio, with guitar and autoharp arranger, vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor BVE-64705 10-in. 11/24/1930 Lonesome valley Carter Family Mixed vocal trio, with guitar and autoharp arranger, vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor BVE-64706 10-in. 11/24/1930 On the rock where Moses stood Carter Family Mixed vocal trio, with guitar and autoharp arranger, vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor BVE-64707 10-in. 11/24/1930 Room in heaven for me Carter Family Mixed vocal trio, with guitar and autoharp arranger, vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor BVE-64714 10-in. 11/25/1930 Lonesome Pine special Carter Family Mixed vocal trio, with 2 guitars, and yodeling vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor BVE-64715 10-in. 11/25/1930 No more the moon shines on Lorena Carter Family Mixed vocal trio, with guitar and autoharp arranger, vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor BVE-64716 10-in. 11/25/1930 On my way to Canaan's land Carter Family Mixed vocal trio, with guitar and autoharp arranger, vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor BVE-64717 10-in. 11/25/1930 Where shall I be? Carter Family Mixed vocal trio, with steel guitar and autoharp arranger, vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor BVE-64718 10-in. 11/25/1930 Sow 'em on the mountain Carter Family Female-male vocal duet, with steel guitar, and autoharp arranger, vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor BVE-64719 10-in. 11/25/1930 Darling Nellie across the sea Carter Family Mixed vocal trio, with guitar and autoharp vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor BVE-64720 10-in. 11/25/1930 The birds were singing of you Carter Family Mixed vocal trio, with 2 guitars songwriter  
Victor BVE-69345 10-in. 5/25/1931 Weary prodigal son Carter Family Female-male vocal duet, with 2 guitars arranger, vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor BVE-69346 10-in. 5/25/1931 My old cottage home Carter Family Female-male vocal duet, with 2 guitars vocalist, bass vocal  
(Results 51-75 of 247 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Carter, A. P.," accessed June 1, 2023, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104345.

Carter, A. P.. (2023). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved June 1, 2023, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104345.

"Carter, A. P.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2023. Web. 1 June 2023.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104345

External Sources

Wikipedia: A. P. Carter

Discogs: A. P. Carter

Allmusic: A. P. Carter

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Carter, A. P. (Alvin Pleasant), 1891-1960 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83172235

Wikidata: A. P. Carter - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q321014

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/11226797

MusicBrainz: A.P. Carter - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/fe4efbf0-96b1-4219-af3a-70ce1b288f88

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