Notes on the songs and tunes

1. Times are Gettin' Hard: 4:53

(Traditional, new lyrics by Jim McGrath). Jim McGrath, vocals and 12-string guitar; Jim Bennett, second guitar. Originally recorded for WI-011, "Last of the Romantics."

2. Trouble In Mind: 2:53

(Traditional). Sherman Lee Dillon, vocals, dobro and harmonica; Dale Ellenberg, drums; 'Ragtime' Jack Radcliffe, piano; Don Barry, bass; Greg Lee, mandolin. Originally recorded for WI-012, "State Of The Blues."

3. Hard Times Come Again No More: 4:06

(Stephen Foster). Andru Bemis, vocals and guitar; Liam Idiot, pump organ; Rachel Ries, backup vocal. Originally recorded for WI-005, "Rail To Reel."

4. Ragged & Blue: 2:46

(John G. Radcliffe). 'Ragtime' Jack Radcliffe, piano. Originally recorded for WI-009, "Ragged & Blue."

5. Jute Mill Song: 2:41

(Traditional, Mary Brooksbank). Red Hen Stringband: Allan Carr, lead vocal; Jane Rothfield, vocal and fiddle; David Kipphuth, banjo; Linda Schrade, vocal. Originally recorded for WI-016, "Birds Of A Feather."

6. Movin' Day: 2:52

(Traditional; Charlie Poole). Dale Robin Goodman, vocal and guitar; Don Barry, bass; John Cote, drums; Jonathan Danforth, fidlle. Originally recorded for WI-007, "Sweet & Salty."

7. Brown Bagger's Paradise: 4:16

(Jim McGrath). Jim McGrath, guitar and vocals; Jim Bennett, second guitar, Rochelle Vallaincourt, fiddle; Alec Redfearn, accordion; Don Barry, bass. Originally recorded for WI-011, "Last Of The Romantics."

8. Down In Mississippi: 4:48

(J.B. Lenoire). Red Hen Stringband: David Kipphuth, lead vocal and banjo; Linda Schrade, vocal; Jane Rothfield, violin and vocal; Allan Carr, bass. Originally recorded for WI-016, "Birds Of A Feather."

9. Adirondack Blues: 4:04

(Alex Smith). Alex Smith, vocal and guitar; Dylan Roy, electric guitar and backup vocal; Don Barry, bass; Jake Brillhart, fiddle. Originally recorded for WI-027, "Hamilton County."

10. Hungry Blues: 3:54

(John G. Radcliffe). 'Ragtime' Jack Radcliffe, piano and vocals. Originally recorded for WI-009, "Ragged & Blue."

11. Can't Help Worryin' About Me: 3:13

(Sherman Lee Dillon). Sherman Lee Dillon, vocal, dobro and harmonica; Don Barry, bass; Vinny Pagano, drums; Johnny Gordon, organ. originally recorded for WI-018, "309 Blues."

12. Workin' Girl Blues: 4:40

(Hazel Dickens). Dale Robin Goodman, vocal and guitar; Don Barry, bass; Andy Cohen, second guitar; John Cote, drums; Don Wessels, harmonica; Jonathan Danforth, fiddle. Originally recorded for WI-007, "Sweet & Salty."

Total 46:10

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