Jimmie Driftwood - Six Classic Albums Plus Bonus Singles

 

This is another one that I'm surprised that I haven't written about already (unless I have and just can't find it - Blogger's search function truly sucks), but this 4-CD set of Driftwood and his truly unique homemade guitar (made of fence post, ox yoke and his grandfather's bed!) is really worth the (discounted) price.

A little old school country, a little bluegrass, kinda folk, kinda Americana, kinda cowboy songs, a hefty dose of Civil War songs (both sides, actually, not just the Country and Western rebel side), lots of sailor songs'n'tall tales, and much more are included in this set. Having written more than 6000 (!) songs, hundreds of which were recorded by other musicians (Eddy Arnold, Johnny Cash, Odetta and plenty of others), it's unlikely that you have not heard something by this man, but just not been aware of it. I love his simple style - nothing flashy, just basic, well-written songs telling tales of the early days of this country. 

If you dig early Americana/folk/country/bluegrass, this is well worth the price! Dig it!