Elton Britt And The Beaver Valley Sweethearts - The Rovin' Gambler [1952].
[Meade - April 1886] [Written by John Jacob Niles]. 1st. Recorded 1924 by Samantha Bumgarner [banjo solo] Recorded 1925 by Kelly Harrell Land Norris Vernon Dalhart [several times] and hundreds of others Issued on RCA Victor 4833 A. Also Recorded 1959 Recorded 11 June 1952 - RCA Victor Studio 1, 155 East 24th St., Manhattan, New York City -- Elton Britt [vcl solo], Colleen Wilson [vcl harmony/vcl duet], Donna Wilson [vcl harmony/vcl duet], George Barnes [el gt], Eddie Hill [gt], Bud Isaacs [steel gt], Ernie Newton [bass], Phil Kraus [drums], Morty Gold [piano/leader]. Arranged by Elton Britt...Producer: Stephen Sholes. Born James Elton Baker in Zack ARKANSAS [1913 - 1972]. Recorded From 1933 to 1968 Recorded over 600 sides and 60 albums...CHAMPION YODELLER. 1st.Country Artist to Receive a GOLD DISC for "There's A Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere" Recorded 19 March 1942
About Kelly Harrell
Kelly Harrell was an American country music singer. Beginning his recording career in 1925, Harrell recorded more than a dozen songs for OKeh and Victor Records before the onset of the Great Depression. Harrell was also a songwriter, most notably penning "Away Out on the Mountain," which was recorded by Jimmie Rodgers in 1927, and "The Story of the Mighty Mississippi," which was covered by Ernest Stoneman, also in 1927.
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