Jimmy Driftwood

I Hear Your People Singing

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Jimmy Driftwood was one of the great keepers of Appalachian tradition, a musician whose influence stretched across folk, country, and bluegrass circles. I Hear Your People Singing, released in 1978 on Rackensack Records, finds Driftwood in his element, celebrating the living voices of hillbilly and Appalachian music. With deep roots in Tennessee traditions, this album showcases Driftwood's ability to honor folk heritage while maintaining genuine musical vitality. The instrumentation runs through classic Appalachian tools—acoustic guitars, fiddles, and traditional arrangements—all performed with the ease of lifelong mastery. Driftwood's voice carries authority earned through decades of playing and studying these traditions. The album feels like a celebration and a documentation simultaneously, capturing music that comes from real cultural traditions rather than pastiche or nostalgia. For anyone interested in authentic Appalachian roots, this is vital listening.

Item Details+
Genre Folk, World, and Country
Style Hillbilly, Appalachian Music
Media Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Very Good Plus (VG+)
Description Beautiful condition. Cover and record. Ask for pictures.
Label Rackensack Records
Year 1978
Country US
Format LP
Tracklist+

1. Blanchard Cave 2:37

2. The Ozark Symphony 2:07

3. Down On The Rocky Bayou

4. The Sylamore Hills

5. The Possum Hunters

6. The Riggsville Gambler

7. Mountain View, I Hear Your People Singing

8. Tragedy on the M and N A

9. My Little Betsy Brown

10. The Kickapoo Trail

11. Hold Me Tight Arkansas

12. Beautiful White River Valley

13. Rackensack, I Love You

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