Elizabeth Cotten - Freight Train (Live Performance)

Elizabeth Cotten performing a rare version of her beautiful song Freight Train from the year 1957. Filmed in the Seeger family home, the soulful sounds of Libba's unique playing style, which involves fretting the strings with her right hand and picking with her left, will transport you back in time to the golden era of folk music. This recording is more than just a musical performance, it's a piece of history. Captured by the legendary Pete and Toshi Seeger, this video provides a rare and intimate look into the life of a truly pioneering musician. This recording of Freight Train is an important showcase of the musical legacy and cultural significance of Elizabeth Cotten. 🎵 Enjoy more Music from Cornerstone Recordings: Elizabeth Cotten - In the Sweet By and By https://youtu.be/3pUdUX5Gagc Doc Watson - Deep River Blues https://youtu.be/MrfYhgEcGRQ Nat King Cole - Route 66 https://youtu.be/jbwPKIPVcPw The Jubalaires - Noah (Rare Performance) https://youtu.be/OxeWojzg9S4 The Osborne Brothers - Rocky Top https://youtu.be/mJNU7YqTBks 🎧 Listen to more of the best Folk Music Classics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg_WiZoJyyD1_h9wDX5ZAhdAYL8_rwJim 🛎 Subscribe to Cornerstone Recordings for more: https://www.youtube.com/@cornerstonerecordingsofficial?sub_confirmation=1 #ElizabethCotten #FreightTrain #VintageMusic #FolkMusic #CornerstoneRecordings

Added 8 May 2026