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Johnson Family home recording, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953
E. D. "Ras" and Ella Johnson Composition: "Our Baby"
Original sheet music for E. D. "Ras" and Ella Johnson composition, "Our Baby," dedicated to their niece Elizabeth, 1970.
"Elizabeth you are now three months old and we are trying to tell you how much we love you with this little song. 'OUR BABY.'…
"Elizabeth you are now three months old and we are trying to tell you how much we love you with this little song. 'OUR BABY.'…
E. D. "Ras" Johnson Composition & Copyright Registration: "Don't Say Goodbye"
Original sheet music and copyright registration for E. D. "Ras" Johnson composition, "Don't Say Goodbye," 1951.
E. D. "Ras" Johnson Composition: "Melody of Memories"
Original sheet music for E. D. "Ras" Johnson composition, "Melody of Memories," 1974.
Courtesy George Johnson.
Courtesy George Johnson.
E. D. "Ras" Johnson Composition: "Raindrops"
Original sheet music for E. D. "Ras" Johnson composition, "Raindrops," circa 1950s.
Courtesy George Johnson.
Courtesy George Johnson.
E. D. "Ras" Johnson Composition: "Stars In Your Eyes"
Original sheet music for E. D. "Ras" Johnson composition, "Stars In Your Eyes," circa 1950s.
Courtesy George Johnson.
Courtesy George Johnson.
E. D. "Ras" Johnson Composition: "You Just Keep On Hanging Around In My Heart"
Original sheet music for E. D. "Ras" Johnson composition, "You Just Keep On Hanging Around In My Heart," circa 1950s.
Courtesy George Johnson.
Courtesy George Johnson.
Falling
Johnson Family home recording, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953
George Johnson Interview
Interview with George Johnson, November 20, 2023, conducted by Burgin Mathews at Johnson's home. The grandson of Ras and Ella Johnson of the Johnson Family Stringband, George Johnson reflects on his family's musical legacy. Full transcript and audio…
I See the Moon and the Moon Sees Me
Johnson Family radio broadcast excerpt, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953
I Want to Say Hello
Johnson Family radio broadcast excerpt, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953
Johnson Family Business Correspondence
Two letters to prospective sponsors of the Johnson Family radio broadcasts, including an endorsement by Sand Mountain Truck and Tractor and Company, a regular sponsor of the show.
Also included is a list of sponsorship rates and a business card…
Also included is a list of sponsorship rates and a business card…
Johnson Family Full Radio Broadcast
Complete hourlong radio broadcast by the Johnson Family, WAVU, Albertville, Alabama, 1950s. Transferred from a cassette recording of the original broadcast. Courtesy George Johnson.Full playlist:
Farmall Tractors Portion (00:00-30:00)
IntroSally…
Johnson Family Photo (1)
The Johnson Family Band. Standing, left to right: Leon Johnson, H. Johnson, Bert Stewart, Ras Johnson, Aldous Johnson. Seated left to right: Imogene Pledger, Elma Johnson, Ella Johnson.
Photo courtesy George Johnson.
Photo courtesy George Johnson.
Johnson Family Photo (2)
Photo courtesy George Johnson.
Johnson Family Radio Set Lists, 1951
Select setlists for the Johnson Family's weekly Saturday night radio broadcasts, prepared by guitarist and emcee Ras Johnson.
Each week, the Johnsons received piles of fan mail, often including requests; Ras Johnson's typewritten set lists…
Each week, the Johnsons received piles of fan mail, often including requests; Ras Johnson's typewritten set lists…
Johnson Family Radio Setlists, January 1952
Select setlists for the Johnson Family radio broadcasts, prepared by guitarist and emcee Ras Johnson.
Each week, the Johnsons received piles of fan mail, often including requests; Ras Johnson's typewritten set lists include notes about fan…
Each week, the Johnsons received piles of fan mail, often including requests; Ras Johnson's typewritten set lists include notes about fan…
Johnson Family Radio Setlists, March 1952
Select setlists for the Johnson Family radio broadcasts, prepared by guitarist and emcee Ras Johnson.
Each week, the Johnsons received piles of fan mail, often including requests; Ras Johnson's typewritten setlists include notes about fan…
Each week, the Johnsons received piles of fan mail, often including requests; Ras Johnson's typewritten setlists include notes about fan…
Johnson Family: "You Are My Flower (Acetate Disc / Audio)
One-of-a-kind acetate disc recording attributed to the Johnson Family, October 25, 1952. Mislabeled "Wildwood Flowers," the disc contains a performance of "You Are My Flower."Though there are some broad similarities, it appears unlikely that this…
Tags: 1950s; 1952; Acetate Disc; Alabama; Country Music; Johnson Family
Leather Britches
Johnson Family radio broadcast excerpt, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953