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Gene Goforth & John Hartford - The Famous 1950's Recordings

It's been a while since I've updated this site. I used to think life would slow down as I got older, but that hasn't been the case—and for that, I'm grateful!  Last July, I was honored to be elected President of the Missouri State Old Time Fiddlers Association .  I've been busy maintaining our music on Bandcamp , and I hope you'll check it out! Our entire discography is currently on sale . While going through the recordings passed down to me, I came across a wonderful session with Gene Goforth and John Hartford from the late 1950s. I know this recording has circulated and been bootlegged for decades, so I assumed it was online somewhere. Nope, I couldn't find a copy of this recording anywhere. Those of you who've followed this site over the years know that I strive to make these recordings as accessible (and free) as possible. These 46 tracks really showcase how ferocious Gene's playing was over a vast repertoire of tunes.   Here's a little bit a

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