UNCLE DAVE MACON-THE WAYWORN TRAVELER.wmv

I DO NOT OWN COPYRIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC AND HOPE THE OWNERS WILL ALLOW IT TO REMAIN ON YOU TUBE WORLD WIDE.----Uncle Dave Macon (October 7, 1870--March 22, 1952), born David Harrison Macon—also known as "The Dixie Dewdrop"—was an American banjo player, singer, songwriter, and comedian. Known for his chin whiskers, plug hat, gold teeth, and gates-ajar collar, he gained regional fame as a vaudeville performer in the early 1920s before going on to become the first star of the Grand Ole Opry in the latter half of the decade.
Macon's music is considered the ultimate bridge between 19th-century American folk and vaudeville music and the phonograph and radio-based music of the early 20th-century. Music historian Charles Wolfe wrote, "If people call yodelling Jimmie Rodgers 'the father of country music,' then Uncle Dave must certainly be 'the grandfather of country music'."[1] Macon's polished stage presence and lively personality have made him one of the most enduring figures of early country music

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[jtls8]

Thank you for uploading some great old Marcus!!!

5*****S

[oldtexasmusic]

@jtls8 You're welcome, James. I start the Ts tomorrow.

[BABSINUK]

Hi,he sure sounds good for all that time ago.

Actually he has a very nice sound to his voice,and certainly a nice sound on his banjo.

[oldtexasmusic]

@BABSINUK As I recall, he was a fixture on the Grand Ole Opry for many years.

[weeyin1155]

Thank you for a great introduction to another of this talented man's songs my friend. A lovely song. Leaving you my usual special package. Have a nice week Marcus. ♥

[oldtexasmusic]

@weeyin1155

Thanks, Jan. He sure can play the banjo.

[hfpitman2]

THIS IS A WONDERFUL VIDEO MY FRIEND.