Once again we highlight women in country, traditional and bluegrass music as Women's History Month continues. This week we'll hear a great selection of women pickers and singers including Emily Spencer, rising star Dori Freeman – and Rose Maddox, who migrated west from Alabama as a kid in the 1930s with her family in search of a better life. Starting out as “fruit tramps”, picking fruit, vegetables and cotton in California, the Maddoxes pushed their way onto radio and into the music business. The Maddox Brothers and Rose never became superstars. But they were very popular, especially in the West, and they played a big role in helping drive the evolution of so-called “hillbilly” music to R&B, rock and roll, and bluegrass. We'll hear the story, plus lots and lots of energetic, unforgettable music including classic radio performances from the 1940s.
Episode 11 Playlist
- Theme: On the Move – Jason Carter
Album: On the Move Label: Rounder Release year: 1997
- Little Liza Jane – Emily Spencer & Kyle Creed
Album: Liberty Label: Heritage Release year: 2009
- Lafayette – Crooked Road Ramblers
Album: Lost Train Blues Label: independent Release year: 2010
- Any Wonder – Dori Freeman
Album: Dori Freeman Label: Freedirt Records Release year: 2016
- I Fall to Pieces – Patsy Cline
Album: Patsy Cline The Ultimate Collection Vol. 1 Label: Hip-O Records Release year: 2000
- My Once True Love – Alice Gerrard
Album: Bittersweet Label: Spruce and Maple Music Release year: 2013
- Nobody's Love Is Like Mine – Maddox Brothers & Rose
Album: Maddox Brothers & Rose On The Air Label: Arhoolie Release year: 2000
- BREAK 1: Texas Guitar Stomp – Maddox Brothers & Rose
Album: Maddox Brothers & Rose Vol. 2 Label: Arhoolie Release year: 2011
- Interview: Fred & Rose Maddox
Album: 50 Years of Country Music with Rose & Fred Maddox Label: Arhoolie Release year: 1987
- Walking In My Sleep – Maddox Brothers & Rose
Album: Maddox Brothers & Rose On The Air Label: Arhoolie Release year: 2000
- Introduction & The Gold Rush Is Over
Album: Maddox Brothers & Rose On The Air Label: Arhoolie Release year: 2000
- Mean And Wicked Boogie
Album: Maddox Brothers & Rose Vol. 1 Label: Arhoolie Release year: 2000
- Eight Thirty Blues – Maddox Brothers & Rose
Album: Maddox Brothers & Rose Vol. 2 Label: Arhoolie Release year: 2011
- New Step It Up & Go – Maddox Brothers & Rose
Album: Maddox Brothers & Rose Vol. 1 Label: Arhoolie Release year: 2000
- BREAK 2 Milk Cow Blues
Album: Maddox Brothers & Rose Vol. 1 Label: Arhoolie Release year: 2000
- Gathering Flowers For The Master's Bouquet
Album: Maddox Brothers & Rose On The Air Label: Arhoolie Release year: 2000
- I Couldn't Believe It Was True
Album: Maddox Brothers & Rose On The Air Label: Arhoolie Release year: 2000
- Blue Moon of Kentucky – Rose Maddox
Album: Rose Maddox Sings Bluegrass Label: Capitol Release year: 1996
- The Old Crossroads is Waitin' – Rose Maddox
Album: Rose Maddox Sings Bluegrass Label: Arhoolie Release year: 1996
- Interview: Tom Sauber
Source: Across the Blue Ridge field recording Year: 2015
- Water Baby Boogie – Maddox Brothers & Rose
Album: Maddox Brothers & Rose Vol. 1 Label: Arhoolie Release year: 2000