Several folks mentioned Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, who certainly should be included, but I think the little Folkways 10" record with Brownie by himself remains one of the most satisfying and soulful recordings of country blues I've ever heard.

I can only add another voice to one of Rick's picks, "The Weavers At Carnegie Hall." Certainly one of the greatest recordings in any genre.

And speaking of little Folkways 10" records, no one mentioned Cisco Houston's recording of railroad and hobo songs. If you've never heard that one, you've missed a lot. Come to think of it, no one mentioned Cisco at all until now.

      - Mark