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The Alabama Ramblers: Missing in Action / The Family Who Prays
The Alabama Ramblers, "Missing In Action" and "The Family Who Prays." Two popular songs of the Korean War years. "Missing in Action," written by Arthur Q. Smith and Helen Kaye, was recorded by Ernest Tubb in 1952 and covered my several country…
The Alabama Ramblers: "Seasick Blues" (Acetate Disc)
The Alabama Ramblers, "The Seasick Blues." Composed by J. W. Hudson, Franklin Hampton, and Bob Grigsby. Vocals by J. W. Hudson and Bob Grigsby.
“Right now we’d like to have a little more music, and we’re going to revive a song that J. W. Hudson and…
Darwin Lee Hill and J. P. Ferraro (Photo)
Photograph of Darwin Lee Hill and station owner/manager J. P. Ferraro, WHVW, Poughkeepsie, New York. Courtesy Darwin Lee Hill.
Darwin Lee Hill at WHVW (Photo)
Photograph of Darwin Lee Hill at WHVW, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1990s. Courtesy Darwin Lee Hill.
Darwin Lee Hill with James Reams (Photo)
Photograph of Darwin Lee Hill and James Reams at WHVW, Poughkeepsie, New York. Courtesy Darwin Lee Hill.
Darwin Lee Hill with Eddie Keefer (Photo)
Photograph of Eddie Keefer and Darwin Lee Hill at radio station WHVW, Poughkeepsie, New York, April, 2000.Keefer's obituary, published in theSullivan County Democrat (Callicoon, New York, May 11, 2004),reads, in part:"Edward 'Eddie' Keefer of…
Kenny Baker Interview
Interview with Kenny Baker (1926-2011), recorded by Darwin Lee Hill, July 29, 2004. One of bluegrass music’s most revered and influential fiddlers, Baker is best known for his long-running career with Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys.A complete print…
Ann Brown Interview
Interview with Ann Brown, conducted over the phone by Darwin Lee Hill, August 17, 2004. Complete transcript included.
Al Brumley, Jr. Interview
Interview with Albert E. Brumley, Jr. (born 1933), recorded over the telephone by Darwin Lee Hill, July 22, 2005. Al Brumley, Jr.—son of the legendary gospel songwriter, Albert E. Brumley—established himself as an active performer and recording…