Music Lovers:
The very beautiful "Sweetest Gift" was written by James B. Coats, a staff writer for the Stamps-Baxter Music Company; he is a member of the Gospel Music Association’s Hall of Fame.
Coats was born in 1901 in Summerland, Mississippi. He composed many other beloved songs such as: “Where Could I Go?”, “A Wonderful Place”, “My Soul Shall Live On”, “I’m Winging My Way Back Home”, and “Tomorrow May Mean Goodbye”. He died in 1961.
“Sweetest Gift" has been done by Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris Duet, the Judds, Trisha Yearwood, Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard, and most recently by the Gibson Brothers. This version was inspired by the oldest version we know: the Blue Sky Boys.
Personnel:
Carol Hausner Rhythm Guitar and Vocals
Ed Schaeffer Lead Guitar and Vocals
Greg Nelson Bass
This version was recorded live, on stage, at the Appalachian Jubilee, a live syndicated country show from Chambersburg, Pa. Carol, now in Vermont, was a Takoma Park, Md. musician I met at the old "Sligo Creek Sunday Jam", early 1980s; WAMU’s bulletin board always notated the jam: “Sligo Creek at Kennebec Avenue".
Carol won 1st place at the 2009 MerleFest Songwriting Contest. Please acquaint yourself with Carol's work: http://www.carolhausner.com/
The second song, "You Put the Blue in Me", was released by the Whites in 1982; it rose to Number 10 on the country charts. Here, Carol switches to lead vocal, Ed to harmony.
At the Jubilee, folks would sometimes bring a Cow Bell, and sure enough, you can hear it during the applause. I hope you enjoy the big stage sound we produced that evening; just click below:
http://rattlesnakehill.org/Web_Music/edsmusic.html
As always, turn UP and try headphones!
Ed
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