I Hear Your People Singing
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.
Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping!
Item Details+
| Genre | Folk World & Country |
| Style | Hillbilly Appalachian Music |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Label | Rackensack Records |
| Year | 1978 |
| Country | US |
| Format | LP |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Folk World & Country
- Style:
- Hillbilly, Appalachian Music
- Label:
- Rackensack Records
- Country:
- US
- Year:
- 1978
- 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 Hunters
- 7. Mountain View, I Hear You’re People Singing
- 8. Tragely on the M & N A:
- 9. My Little Betsy
- 10. The KickaspooTrail
- 11. Hold Me Tight Arkansas
- 12. Beautiful White River Valley
- 13. Rackensack, I Love You
- Data provided by Discogs
Data provided by Discogs.
