Ramsey, Dean

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fiddles; guitars 96 Collected by James S. A. Collins, Daniel I. Hall, and Thommie D. Herndon For M. C. Parler Played by Mr. Raymond Martin and Mr. Dean Ramsay Prairie Grove, Arkansas November 13, 1960 Reel 372 Item 14 "When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder" (A Fiddle Tune)Dan: Dean, I imagine your fingers are starting to get a little sore here, aren't they? How long has it been since you've played? Dean: Five or six years, anyway. Dan: Oh? You sure couldn't tell it. Dean: Been eight years since me and Raymond played. Thom: Oh? You sure couldn't tell it. It only seems like you all were playing together yesterday—the way you hit it right off. Did they used to have these dances about once a week, or once a month, or what? Ray: Yeah, once or twice a week. Thom: Once or twice a week. J. I. Hall: Just according to the weather, and time of the year. Dan: And according to what kind of work you had to do. Ray: Yeah. Dan: In summer time you didn't get around to it too much, did you? Work all day and play all night. We certainly have enjoyed getting together with you all here. This is really some fine music. I think everyone here has enjoyed theirself. Thom: That (is) the first time I've heard just fiddling, you know, and a guitar get together—more or leas. Dan: Did you all usually just sit around and play, or did they...

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Ozark Folksong Collection

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University of Arkansas