House of the Rising Sun (Restored) - Josh White & His Guitar (78rpm Digitized)
Descend into the shadowy depths of American folklore with this haunting 78rpm rendition of "House of the Rising Sun," masterfully fingerpicked and sung by the legendary Josh White. A timeless folk-blues lament from the pre-LP era, steeped in raw emotion, intricate fingerpicking, and the tragic tale of vice and redemption that would influence generations of troubadours. Lightly restored from the original 1940s shellac disc, this version (learned from Appalachian, not Delta, sources) preserves its authentic patina of surface noise for a ghostly historical shiver. A brooding beauty for folk purists and collectors unearthing the complex roots of an American classic. Subscribe to Lost Discs for more soulful spins! #78rpm #JoshWhite #VintageFolk
About Josh White
Born February 11, 1914 in Greenville, South Carolina, died September 5, 1969 in Manhasset, N.Y. American singer, guitarist, songwriter, actor, and civil rights activist. Some of his recordings in the mid-1930s were released as by Pinewood Tom. He was one of the most popular and influential folksingers in America in the mid-20th century. His most famous song, “One Meat Ball,” is about a poor man who has little money to buy dinner and who gets little sympathy from the waiter serving him. The folk...
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