Old-Time
B.F. Shelton
B.F. Shelton was a Kentucky barber who recorded exactly one session for Victor in 1927 during the Bristol-era commercial old-time boom. His recordings, particularly 'Darling Cora' and 'Pretty Polly,' feature a highly...
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B.F. Shelton was a Kentucky barber who recorded exactly one session for Victor in 1927 during the Bristol-era commercial old-time boom. His recordings, particularly 'Darling Cora' and 'Pretty Polly,' feature a highly rhythmic, driving banjo style that utilizes blues notes and a dark, brooding vocal delivery.
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Show 66: The Appalachian Tradition in BluesShow 93: Hillbilly Blues, Pt. 1: Early Country Blues Crossover
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