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I See the Moon and the Moon Sees Me
Johnson Family radio broadcast excerpt, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953
Leather Britches
Johnson Family radio broadcast excerpt, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953
Lily of the Valley
Johnson Family radio broadcast excerpt, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953
Falling
Johnson Family home recording, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953
I Want to Say Hello
Johnson Family radio broadcast excerpt, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953
Tennessee Wagoner
Johnson Family home recording, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953
Chinese Breakdown
Johnson Family home recording, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953
Red Wing
Johnson Family home recording, 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 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 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.
Photo: The Johnson Family with Pianist Del Wood
This photo captures a visit to the Johnson Family by Grand Ole Opry star Del Wood, who made a guest appearance on one of the Johnsons' weekly radio broadcasts in the early 1950s. Wood scored a major hit on the Billboard pop and country charts in 1951…
Photo: The Johnson Family, with Dancers
Photo courtesy George Johnson.
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…
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: "Raindrops"
Original sheet music for E. D. "Ras" Johnson composition, "Raindrops," 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.
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.