Parallel Anthology Track 33

Track 33: Eck Robertson and Family - Brilliancy Medley  Victor 40298-A; Recorded in Dallas, Texas, 11.10.1929

No image of record label available. Harry Smith's Anthology booklet assigns authorship to "A C Robertson", while victor.library.ucsb.edu credits "Eck Robertson". However, www.78discography.com does not assign authorship.

According to wikipedia, Alexander "Eck" Robertson died in 1975, which would put this composition in copyright until 1st January 2046.

However, Harry Smith's notes describe this track as a "medley of traditional tunes".

The Old Weird America blog states that the tunes are Wake Up Susan, Bill Cheatham, Little Billy Wilson and Drunken Billy Goat.

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Alternative Versions
Wake Up Susan by Spade Cooley   recorded in late 1940s: Spotify   According to www.78discography.com, this is credited as "traditional".   ''Record label credits Cooley as arranger. Cooley died in 1969, so this version is in copyright until 1st January 2040''

Bill Cheatham by the Mayfield Brothers   recorded between 1948 and 1956 (according to album title): Spotify

Bill Cheatham by Jerry Rivers and the Drifting Cowboys   recorded in 1949 (according to BL catalogue): Spotify   ''Credited as trad according to BL catalogue.