Just glad to recall that I did have the opportunity to hear Almeda live when she sang briefly to those in the ball field stands that are adjacent to the old fair grounds at Heber Springs. Yes her style was most primitive, as she didn't care for voices that warbled or trilled such as the way it is for the country singers of today and those during her time. I'm sure she'd be aghast at what passes for some of the music to which many listen now.
I love this subject. In times when people flaunt "patriotism" in a blaring, militaristic way, here, folks, is the backbone of this great country. Owe so much to Alan and John Lomax, Burl Ives, Carl Sandburg, Pete Seeger, J.J. Niles, others. Granny Riddle was magnificent! Even a glance around the kitchen in the opening is a delight. (Her rooster song long predates Tex Ritter's.) -M.T.
awesome voice. I love this kind of Music
Sabbel68 1 year ago
i love that ol timey sound
salinagrrrl69 1 year ago
Just glad to recall that I did have the opportunity to hear Almeda live when she sang briefly to those in the ball field stands that are adjacent to the old fair grounds at Heber Springs. Yes her style was most primitive, as she didn't care for voices that warbled or trilled such as the way it is for the country singers of today and those during her time. I'm sure she'd be aghast at what passes for some of the music to which many listen now.
openmyeyes1940 2 years ago
i love my little rooster wins
xTHATREMINDSMEx 2 years ago
I love this subject. In times when people flaunt "patriotism" in a blaring, militaristic way, here, folks, is the backbone of this great country. Owe so much to Alan and John Lomax, Burl Ives, Carl Sandburg, Pete Seeger, J.J. Niles, others. Granny Riddle was magnificent! Even a glance around the kitchen in the opening is a delight. (Her rooster song long predates Tex Ritter's.) -M.T.
MsieuTondeleo 3 years ago
She was awesome. Love her songs
sbrons1 3 years ago