I am not particularly familiar with a lot of old recordings, and I have a mind like a sieve so alot has slipped through. But here is a stab, in no particular order.

Dave Van Ronk, "No Dirty Names" cuz its classic van Ronk.

Hazel Dickens & Alice Gerard, "Hazel & Alice" wonderful old-time vocal style, beautiful harmonies, and a good mix of traditional songs and their own writing.

John McCutcheon, "The Wind that Shakes the Barley" just because I love it.

Norman Blake, "Whiskey Before Breakfast" great song selection, and of course, his guitar playing.

An album called "Jug Band Music of the South" on which Marie Muldaur sang, mostly back-up. I could not turn up the actual group with a google search. It was a late 60's or early 70's album which I recorded onto cassette from a friend. Would love more info if anybody has it, cuz the tape is long worn out and the friend is long gone.


Gotta go think some more.

Janie