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.
