1937 The Swing Billies - From Buffalo To Washington (Charlie Poole Jr., vocal)
1937 The Swing Billies - From Buffalo To Washington (Charlie Poole Jr., vocal) The Swing Billies were a country group who recorded 10 sides for Victor in 1937. Charlie "Dunk" Poole Jr., son of the famous Charlie Poole, is credited as the primary vocalist on this record. Guitar players are Ray Williams and Sam Prigden, banjo is played by Garfield Hammons, and violin is played by Harvey Ellington. This particular side has the topic of President McKinley's assassination. Recorded August 6th, 1937, in Charlotte, North Carolina. This record was released on August 25th, 1937. Transferred from 78-rpm Bluebird B-7121-B. The flip side 'Leavin' Home' can also be heard on my channel here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=3NFTuzrerJE&feature=share7
About Charlie Poole
Charles Cleveland Poole (March 22, 1892 – May 21, 1931) was an American old-time musician and string band leader. His group, the North Carolina Ramblers, recorded many highly popular renditions of traditional songs from 1925 through 1930. Poole is widely regarded as a pioneer of American country and folk music. His instrumental style and sound led to the development of bluegrass over the decade following his death, and in the years since, he has continued to have an influence on prominent recor...
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