Fiddlin' John Carson
"Fiddlin'" John Carson (March 23, 1868 – December 11, 1949) was an American old-time fiddler and singer who recorded what is widely considered to be the first country music song featuring vocals and lyrics. |
Birth and Death Data: Born March 23, 1868 (Fannin County), Died December 11, 1949 (Atlanta)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1923 - 1934
Roles Represented in DAHR: violin, vocalist, leader, composer, speaker, lyricist, arranger, songwriter, guitar, author
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 51-75 of 210 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKeh | 9054 | 10-in. | April 1925 | Charming Betsy | Fiddlin' John Carson | Male vocal solo, with fiddle (violin) | instrumentalist, violin, vocalist | |
| OKeh | 9184 | 10-in. | 7/1/1925 | Flat-footed nigger | Fiddlin' John Carson ; Virginia Reelers | Instrumental trio | instrumentalist, violin | |
| OKeh | 9185 | 10-in. | 7/1/1925 | Bully of the town | Fiddlin' John Carson ; Virginia Reelers | Instrumental quartet | instrumentalist, violin, composer | |
| OKeh | 9186 | 10-in. | 7/1/1925 | Hop light, lady | Fiddlin' John Carson ; Virginia Reelers | Instrumental quartet | instrumentalist, violin | |
| OKeh | 9187 | 10-in. | 7/1/1925 | The hawk and the buzzard | Fiddlin' John Carson ; Virginia Reelers | Instrumental quartet | instrumentalist, violin, composer | |
| OKeh | 9188 | 10-in. | June 1925 | Hell broke loose in Georgia | Fiddlin' John Carson ; Virginia Reelers | Instrumental quartet | instrumentalist, violin, composer | |
| OKeh | 9189 | 10-in. | 7/1/1925 | Soldiers' joy | Fiddlin' John Carson ; Virginia Reelers | Instrumental trio | instrumentalist, violin | |
| OKeh | 9259 | 10-in. | 7/7/1925 | The drinker's child | Rosa Lee Carson | Female vocal solo, with guitar | instrumentalist, violin | |
| OKeh | 9260 | Not documented | 7/7/1925 | [Unknown title(s)] | Rosa Lee Carson | Female vocal solo, with guitar | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | 9261 | Not documented | 7/7/1925 | [Unknown title(s)] | Rose Lee Carson | Female vocal solo, with guitar | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | 9262 | Not documented | 7/7/1925 | [Unknown title(s)] | Rose Lee Carson | Female vocal solo, with guitar | instrumentalist, guitar | |
| OKeh | 9590 | 10-in. | 3/11/1926 | [Unknown title(s)] | Fiddlin' John Carson ; Virginia Reelers | Instrumental ensemble | instrumentalist, violin, leader | |
| OKeh | 9591 | 10-in. | 3/11/1926 | [Unknown title(s)] | Fiddlin' John Carson ; Virginia Reelers | Instrumental ensemble | instrumentalist, violin, leader | |
| OKeh | 9592 | 10-in. | 3/11/1926 | Cackling pullet | Fiddlin' John Carson ; Virginia Reelers | 2 fiddles (violins) and guitar | instrumentalist, violin, leader | |
| OKeh | 9593 | 10-in. | 3/11/1926 | Georgia Wagner | Fiddlin' John Carson ; Virginia Reelers | 2 fiddles (violins) and guitar | instrumentalist, violin, leader | |
| OKeh | 9594 | 10-in. | 3/11/1926 | [Unknown title(s)] | Fiddlin' John Carson ; Virginia Reelers | Instrumental ensemble | instrumentalist, violin, leader | |
| OKeh | 9595 | 10-in. | 3/11/1926 | [Unknown title(s)] | Fiddlin' John Carson ; Virginia Reelers | Instrumental ensemble | instrumentalist, violin, leader | |
| OKeh | 9596 | 10-in. | 3/11/1926 | Goodbye, Liza Jane | Fiddlin' John Carson | 2 fiddles (violins), banjo, and guitar, with male vocal solo | vocalist, instrumentalist, violin | |
| OKeh | 9597 | 10-in. | 3/11/1926 | [Unknown title(s)] | Fiddlin' John Carson ; Virginia Reelers | Instrumental ensemble | instrumentalist, violin, leader | |
| OKeh | 9598 | 10-in. | 3/11/1926 | [Unknown title(s)] | Fiddlin' John Carson ; Virginia Reelers | Instrumental ensemble | instrumentalist, violin, leader | |
| OKeh | 9599 | 10-in. | 3/11/1926 | If there wasn't any women in the world | Fiddlin' John Carson ; Virginia Reelers | Male vocal solo, with fiddle (violin), banjo, and guitar | instrumentalist, violin, leader | |
| OKeh | 9632 | 10-in. | 3/17/1926 | Everybody works but Father | Fiddlin' John Carson | Fiddle (violin) solo, with male vocal solo | vocalist, instrumentalist, violin | |
| OKeh | 9633 | Not documented | 3/17/1925 | [Unknown title(s)] | Fiddlin' John Carson | Fiddle (violin) solo, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, violin, vocalist | |
| OKeh | 9634 | Not documented | 3/17/1926 | [Unknown title(s)] | Fiddlin' John Carson | Fiddle (violin) solo, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, violin, vocalist | |
| OKeh | 9635 | Not documented | 3/17/1926 | [Unknown title(s)] | Fiddlin' John Carson | Fiddle (violin) solo, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, violin, vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Carson, Fiddlin' John," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104795.
Carson, Fiddlin' John. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104795.
"Carson, Fiddlin' John." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Fiddlin’ John Carson
Discogs: Fiddlin' John Carson
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LCNAR: Carson, Fiddlin' John, 1868-1949 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85023963
Wikidata: Fiddlin’ John Carson - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1411165
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/69115443
MusicBrainz: Fiddlin’ John Carson - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/e1552774-b34b-41e9-a58b-459bd398504b
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