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Grandfather's Greatest Hits - David Holt
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  1. John Henry]
  2. Fire on the Mountain]
  3. Wabash Cannonball
  4. Pretty Polly]
  5. Little Log Cabin in the Lane
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  1. John Henry]
  2. Fire on the Mountain]
  3. Wabash Cannonball
  4. Pretty Polly]
  5. Little Log Cabin in the Lane
  6. Corrina]
  7. Bound to Ride]
  8. Cripple Creek]
  9. Old-Time Medley: Soldiers Joy/Mississippi Sawyer/Arkansas Traveler]
  10. Wreck of the Old '97]
  11. Wildwood Flower
  12. Dixie
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David Holt was one of the main old timey revivalists of the '80s and Grandfather's Greatest Hits is his finest achievement. With this release, Holt constructed a set list of classic country songs -- from "John Henry" and "Fire on the Mountain" to "Wabash Cannonball," "Pretty Polly," and "Wreck of the Old '97" -- drafted in a handful of superstar guests (Mark O'Connor, Doc Watson, Duane Eddy, Jerry Douglas, Chet Atkins) and turned a convincing, good-humored performance that revived traditional country without embalming it. ...

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Grandfather's Greatest Hits 2005, High Windy Audio

UPC: 018106125121

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