Actually wildwood flower was written complete in 1860 and became degraded somwhat while mixing in the mountains. That is why the lyrics at the beginning dont make sense... Ralph Peer would have them record even though they said they werent ready with the lyrics--he simply didnt care.
@phantomvibrationsX Yes, the song was written in 1860 by Joseph Philbrick Webster, who was from ... New Hampshire! I can't imagine the song being sung without a Southern accent, but that's largely because the Carter Family made it their own. And Maybelle Carter is also absolutely right in this interview that the words have become garbled over time (not that they made too much sense in 1860 either).
wow, the original Carter Family recordings are just so mesmerizing - it's where it all came from... Wildwood Flower probably has to be the greatest country song, together with Lovesick Blues and Blue Moon of Kentucky maybe
is this from the alblum will the circle be unbroken by the nitty gritty dirt band if so can you post the rest of the carter family songs and both sides now. thanks
American Country Music has its roots in the Scottish folk music, and the Carter Family was VERY early in the history of country music, so it doesn't surprise me that you heard a tune similar to Wildwood Flower
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Leecanuck1 2 months ago
This sure does not sound Mother Maybelle...If so How old was she when this recorded?
Must have been one of her first records
Leecanuck1 2 months ago
Actually wildwood flower was written complete in 1860 and became degraded somwhat while mixing in the mountains. That is why the lyrics at the beginning dont make sense... Ralph Peer would have them record even though they said they werent ready with the lyrics--he simply didnt care.
phantomvibrationsX 1 year ago
@phantomvibrationsX Yes, the song was written in 1860 by Joseph Philbrick Webster, who was from ... New Hampshire! I can't imagine the song being sung without a Southern accent, but that's largely because the Carter Family made it their own. And Maybelle Carter is also absolutely right in this interview that the words have become garbled over time (not that they made too much sense in 1860 either).
GoldinDr 5 months ago
wow, the original Carter Family recordings are just so mesmerizing - it's where it all came from... Wildwood Flower probably has to be the greatest country song, together with Lovesick Blues and Blue Moon of Kentucky maybe
klimt82 1 year ago
From a fan in Nova Scotia Canada,Thanks.
swissdonmc 1 year ago
So wonderful; I sure enjoyed this old classic! 5*****
cowgirl236 1 year ago
is this from the alblum will the circle be unbroken by the nitty gritty dirt band if so can you post the rest of the carter family songs and both sides now. thanks
agentlumley 2 years ago
When I was in Scotalnd I swear I heard a tune that sounded ALOT like "Wildwood Flower". I wonder if it's roots are in Scotland?
Babyhowdy233 2 years ago 2
American Country Music has its roots in the Scottish folk music, and the Carter Family was VERY early in the history of country music, so it doesn't surprise me that you heard a tune similar to Wildwood Flower
VinylCountryMusic 2 years ago
THANK YOU for sharing this!!! =)
Babyhowdy233 2 years ago
This is just great. The song and the interview truly a slice of American music history. THANKS Vinyl! Mike
MoJoPiano 3 years ago 2
this is great!
thecarters28 3 years ago