This is the cover of our quintuple Cyber-CD box set: "Inyo And Folks--A Musical History," in which we play 203 acoustic arrangements of some of our favorite songs--all recorded during the "Golden Age" of our occasional impromptu, completely spontaneous musical get-togethers: from 1974 to 1995. Every selection here was a so-called "one take wonder"--that is, without having first rehearsed a single song, we'd simply leave a tape recorder running while we sang and played and let the musical chips fall where they may, so to speak. What's included here, then, is what we've decided is probably best representative of those many periodic spur-of-the-moment "jam sessions." The photograph shows an overview of our campsite in the El Paso Mountains, Mojave Desert, California, during a weekend visit; that's an Open Road Camper, by the way, and my folks' American Motors Corporation (AMC) CJ7 jeep--purchased in Overland Park, Kansas--rests behind the RV. This specific site used to be our favorite place to camp in all of California's Mojave Desert, and I still have warm, wonderful memories of our times spent there--a perfect base camp for paleontological, geological, botanical, and wildlife explorations, not to mention just kicking back and watching the desert turn to dusk--and a locality where we recorded many spirited campfire musical performances. Here's a bit of additional information about what's revealed in the photograph: Those pale greenish, low-lying bushes in the foreground and distance are shadscale, while the darker greenish brushes spread throughout are creosote. And that large bushy clump just to the left of the jeep is a Tamarisk (salt cedar) tree. All of the rocks in the picture belong to what geologists call the middle Miocene Dove Spring Formation of the Ricardo Group. It's been dated at approximately 13 to 7 million years old and yields to paleontologists--in addition to abundant, beautifully preserved opalized petrified woods--one of the largest and most complete vertebrate fossil faunas in all the western United States. The bountiful fossil wood consists of such specimens as Black Locust, Mexican pinyon pine, cypress, California live oak, red-root (New Jersey Tea), acacia, desert thorn and palm. And, by the way, at that prominent hill that touches the skyline in the distance, behind the motor home, we observed through several successive visits numerous bones and teeth of now extinct land mammals weathering out of the sedimentary rocks. Among the vertebrate fossils identified from the middle Miocene Dove Spring Formation, abundant skeletal elements have been recovered from animals that lived in diverse paleohabitats. For example, lake and water-loving critters collected from the El Paso Mountains badlands include a small fish (sucker), frogs, toads, three kinds of salamanders, a pond turtle, an extinct goose, an otter and a beaver. Dove Spring Formation animals that would typify a plains-like habitat include ten species of horse, four kinds of camels, two varieties of rhinos, three pronghorns, a vulture, a pika, two species of ground squirrels, rabbits, deermice and two kinds of extinct proboscidean gomphotheres. Representatives of a brush-land habitat include a peccary, two extinct sheep-like animals called oreodonts, a species of extinct three-toed browsing horse, one ring-tailed cat, a small skunk, a species of short-legged camel, a wolverine, two kinds of weasel-like animals, two varieties of foxes, four different kinds of spiny lizards, a night lizard, a rosey boa, racer snakes, a chipmunk, a hedgehog, two species of gopher-like rodents, two kinds of pocket mice, a bat and three species of small perching birds. Animals that probably frequented areas near permanent bodies of water include two alligator lizards, one species of mole, one kind of small rear-fanged snake and four different types of shrews. And then there are several animals that likely ventured into any kind of habitat they chose to investigate: a very large bear-like animal, six different species of dog, and three large cats, including a saber-tooth. For more detailed information about Red Rock Canyon State Park, visit my web page, Fossils At Red Rock Canyon State Park, California. Cyber-CD box set cover designed and created by Inyo (my cyber-handle, by the way).

1) 900 Miles - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(tambourine)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (December 31, 1992; Calif.); recorded with an early 1990s Sansui stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Calif. "900 Miles" probably has its origins in an old American South fiddle tune called "Rueben's Train."

2) In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (12-22-1983; Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Composed in 1905 by Harry Williams (lyrics) and Egbert Van Alstyne (music). A version by Henry Burr hit #1 US on May 10, 1905.

3) Five Foot Two - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(kazoo)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (1-13-1981; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Most popular of several versions composed by Ray Henderson (music) and Sam M. Lewis-Joseph Widow Young (lyrics). First recorded by The California Ramblers, 1925.

4) Columbus Stockade Blues - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (9-9-1980; Custer State Park, Black Hills, South Dakota); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Composed and first performed by Thomas P. (Tom) Darby and Johnny J. (Jimmie) Tarlton, 1927.

5) (I'd Like To Get You On A) Slow Boat To China - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (1-7-1981; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. First recorded by Kay Kyser on October 15, 1948; #2 US Billboard and #1 Australia, respectively, for Kay Kyser, 1948.

6) Chisholm Trail - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (July 29, 1975; El Paso Mts., Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1974 monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. The first trail widely used for long cattle drives was called the Chisholm Trail. By the time it fell into disuse in 1882, hundreds of cowboys had driven tens of thousands of cattle up the trail from Texas to Kansas, inventing and singing countless verses to Old Chisholm Trail.

7) Darkness On The Delta - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals-kazoo)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (12-17-1980; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Composed by Jerry Livingston-Marty Symes-Al J. Neiburg, 1932. For our arrangement, we decided to play only the wonderfully evocative, melodic verses, eliminating what in our opinion is the rather pedestrian break.

8) Jack Of Diamonds - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (5-22-1983; Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Blind Lemon Jefferson first performed it to national acclaim in 1926. A 1946 Tex Ritter version under the title "Rye Whisky" placed #9 US Billboard. Various variants of "Jack O' Diamonds" can be probably be traced as far back as the American Civil War.

9) Charleston - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (April, 1976; Santa Barbara Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Lyrics by Cecil Mack, music James P. Johnson, 1923.

10) Bill Bailey - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18; 6-14-1991; Stewart Valley, Great Basin Desert, Nevada); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Words and music by Hughie Cannon; first published in 1902.

11) In A Little Red Barn - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string; high "g" string removed) (5-24-1979; Montebello, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Joe Young, Jean Schwartz, and Milton Ager, 1934.

12) Bouquet Of Roses - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (6-8-1983; Calif.); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Steve Nelson (music) and Bob Hilliard (lyrics). Originally recorded by Eddy Arnold and his Tennessee Plow Boys and his Guitar in Chicago on May 18, 1947.

13) Careless Love - Mom-Inyo: Mom(kazoo-tambourine)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (3-27-1981; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Traditional Country Blues-Folk song; New Orleans, Louisiana-based band leader Buddy Bolden played it often around the turn of the 20th Century. Together with Spencer Williams (lyrics) and Martha E. Koenig, W.C. Handy published it under the title "Loveless Love," 1926.

14) Mama Don't Allow - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals 1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18; 6-14-1991; Stewart Valley, Great Basin Desert, Nevada); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Probably adapted from the Charles "Cow Cow" Davenport recording of "Mama Don't Allow No Easy Riders Around Here," June 22, 1929.

15) Heaven Can Wait - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (April, 1976; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 Teac stereo reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Classic Swing Era ballad, penned by Jimmy Van Heusen (music) and Eddie DeLange (lyrics); first recorded February 17, 1939, by Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra, with vocal chorus by Clyde Burke.

16) The Tennessee Waltz - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18); 5-2-1983; Calif.; recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Redd Stewart and Pee Wee King, 1946. First released by Cowboy Copas, December, 1947. #1 US Billboard for Patti Page, 1950.

17) Bie Mir Bis Du Shoen - Dad-Mom-Inyo-Prudence(our Manx cat, meowing at the end): Dad(1952 Martin 0-18)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string)-Prudence(our Manx cat, at the end) (1975; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1974 monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Composed by Jacob Jacobs (lyricist) and Sholom Secunda (composer) for a 1932 Yiddish musical, "I Would If I Could." First recorded by The Andrews Sisters, November 24, 1937. That's our cat Prudence meowing at the end, by the way--she'd hovered around while we recorded, then decided to comment on our proceedings.

18) Dark Town Strutters' Ball - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals 1952 Martin 0-18)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (1976; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Composed by Shelton Brooks; published in 1917.

19) Ezekiel (Saw The Wheel) - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18; 6-14-1991; Stewart Valley, Great Basin Desert, Nevada); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. A Spiritual. Composed by William Levi Dawson, 1942.

20) Three Little Fishies - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals-kazoo-tambourine)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (1-7-1981; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Words and music by Saxie Dowell. #1 US for Kay Kyser, 1939.

21) Crawdad Song - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-early 1960s 5-string banjo) Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (July 27, 1975; Hartley Springs Campground, eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada, Calif.); recorded with a 1974 monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Traditional "campfire song."

22) Yankee Doodle Dandy - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (2-26-1981; Owl Canyon Campground, Rainbow Basin, Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Composed by George M. Cohan. Also well-known as "(I'm a) Yankee Doodle Dandy." From the 1904 Broadway musical Little Johnny Jones.

23) Turkey In The Straw - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (9-14-1980; Eleven Mile Campground, Rocky Mountains, Colorado); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Traditional. Dates from the early 19th century.

24) When You Wore A Tulip - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (3-27-1987; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Penned by Percy Wenrich (music) and Edward Madden (lyrics), 1914.

25) Risin' River Blues - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string; high "g" string removed) (May, 1980; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Composed by Atlanta-based 12-string guitarist George Carter in the late 1920s, or early 1930s.

26) University Interlude (Dad-Inyooriginal) - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18 (9-14-1980; Eleven Mile Campground, Rocky Mountains, Colorado); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Dad had all of the tune and most of the lyrics composed by 1968. In 1975, I added a couple of lines.

27) Sweethearts Of Yesterday - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (3-27-1987; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Holt-Sanders around 1929.

28) Ghost Riders In The Sky - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (1976; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Written by Stan Jones, June 5, 1948.

29) Your Cheatin' Heart - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (7-29-1975; El Paso Mts., Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1974 monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Hank Williams wrote it and recorded it, 1952; released posthumously, 1953.

30) Joshua (Fought The Battle Of Jericho) - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (8-24-1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. A Spiritual. Composed sometime in the first half of the 1800s; first recorded version by Harrod's Jubilee Singers, 1922.

31) You Are My Sunshine - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (August 17, 1981; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Words and music by Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell (though some researchers claim Oliver Hood actually wrote it). First recorded on August 22, 1939 by The Pine Ridge Boys (Marvin Taylor and Doug Spivey).

32) (What To Do With A) Drunken Sailor - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-early 1960s 5-string banjo)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (7-27-1975; Hartley Springs Campground, eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada, Calif.); recorded with a 1974 monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. A traditional sea shanty. The tune is adapted from an Irish dance and march song called "Oró Sé do Bheatha 'Bhaile" (Translation: "Óró, you are welcome home"). First appears in print in 1824-25; lyrics formally published in 1891 under the title, "What to do with a Drunken Sailor?".

33) A Good Man Now Days Is Hard To Find - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals-kazoo)-Inyo(pre-1975 Orlando nylon 6-string guitar) (6-4-1982; Santa Barbara Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Composed by Eddie Green, 1918. For our version, we decided to eliminate the customary slow verse build-up and get right to its justifiably famous punch-line, repeating it a number of times.

34) Hand Me Down My Walkin' Cane - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (5-22-1983; Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. A Spiritual. Authorship is variously attributed to one James Bland--born 1854.

35) Shenandoah - Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (1-7-1981; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. First printed appearance credited to an article by William L. Alden, titled "Sailor Songs," in Harper's New Monthly Magazine, 1882.

36) Good-Time Joe - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (April, 1976; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Variously attributed to Randy Sparks of the New Christy Minstrels, early 1960s.

37) Do Lord Remember Me - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals, 1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (2-22-1982; Marble Mts., Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. A Spiritual. First recording by The Garner Brothers (January 9, 1925).

38) Mama Don't Allow - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(spoken intro-vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string; 3-28-1987; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Probably adapted from the Charles "Cow Cow" Davenport recording of "Mama Don't Allow No Easy Riders Around Here," June 22, 1929.

1) Columbus Stockade Blues - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals,1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(tapping)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (2-24-1981; Owl Canyon Campground, Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Country-Folk song. Composed and first performed by Thomas P. (Tom) Darby and Johnny J. (Jimmie) Tarlton, 1927.

2) I'm Sitting On Top Of The World - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (5-5-1983; Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Ray Henderson (music), with Sam M. Lewis and Joe Young (lyrics); published in 1925. First recorded by Art Gillham, October 24, 1925. Al Jolson's famous record came in 1926.

3) Denver - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (5-2-1983; Calif.); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Widely attributed to Randy Sparks of The New Christy Minstrels. Appears on the 1962 New Christy Minstrels album, "In Person."

4) Green Grow The Lilacs - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string guitar) (5-22-1983; Calif.); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Classic A song of Irish origin that became popular in the United States during the mid-19th century.

5) Ain't She Sweet - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (9-9-1980; Custer State Park, Black Hills, South Dakota); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Composed by Milton Ager (music) and Jack Yellen (lyrics); published in 1927.

6) Ezekiel (Saw The Wheel) - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (4-16-1992; Red Rock Canyon State Park, campsite #44, Mojave Desert, Calif.). A Spiritual. Composed by William Levi Dawson, 1942.

7) Battle Hymn Of The Republic - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals-kazoo-tambourine)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (1-7-1981; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. A hymn by American writer Julia Ward Howe using music from the song "John Brown's Body." Howe wrote her more famous lyrics in November, 1861; first published in The Atlantic Monthly in February, 1862.

8) Roving Gambler - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (3-27-1987; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Traditional. Kelly Harrell had a Country hit with it in 1925.

9) Abilene - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (9-9-1980); Custer State Park, Black Hills, South Dakota); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Bob Gibson, Lester Brown, and John D. Loudermilk. #1 US Billboard Country, #15 US Billboard pop for George Hamilton IV, 1963.

10) (He's Got) The Whole World In His Hands - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals-maracas-kazoo) Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (8-17-1981; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1977 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Traditional Spiritual; first published in 1927. #1 US Billboard for Laurie London, 1958

11) The Tennessee Waltz - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(drum brushes on bongos)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (12-17-1980; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Written by Redd Stewart and Pee Wee King, 1946. First released by Cowboy Copas, December, 1947. #1 US Billboard for Patti Page, 1950.

12) Irene, Goodnight - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals-maracas)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (8-17-1981; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. First recorded by Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter, 1933. "#1 US Billboard for The Weavers, 1950.

13) Five Foot Two - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (3-27-1987; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Most popular of several versions composed by Ray Henderson (music) and Sam M. Lewis-Joseph Widow Young (lyrics). First recorded by The California Ramblers, 1925.

14) San - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals, 1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (9-21-1980; El Paso Mts., Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Words and music by Lindsay McPhail and Walter Michels, 1920.

15) Mama Don't Allow - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string with high g-string removed) (May, 1980; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Probably derived from the June 22, 1929, Charles "Cow Cow" Davenport recording, "Mama Don't Allow No Easy Riders 'Round Here."

16) Bottle Of Wine - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18); (9-12-1980; Red Shale Campground, Powder River County, Montana); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. A Tom Paxton composition. #9 US Billboard for the Fireballs, 1967.

17) Pistol Packin' Mama - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals-tambourine)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (3-27-1981; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Composed by Al Dexter, 1942. A 1943 version by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters became first #1 song on the Juke Box Folk records charts.

18) When You Wore A Tulip - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (12-31-1993; Calif.); recorded with an early 1990s stereo Sansui cassette tape machine, purchased in Calif. Penned by Percy Wenrich (music) and Edward Madden (lyrics). Earliest recording is by the American Quintet, September 23, 1914.

19) M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (May 3, 1975; El Paso Mts., Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1974 monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Written by Billy Simmons and Curley Williams. # 1 US Billboard Country for Red Foley (with The Dixie Dons), 1950.

20) Ain't Gonna Grieve My Lord No More - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (2-22-1982; Marble Mts., Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Traditional Spiritual, authorship unknown.

21) Julianne - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (December 31, 1993; Calif.); recorded with an early 1990s stereo Sansui cassette tape machine, purchased in Calif. Variously attributed to Randy Sparks. Probably a re-reworking of an older Folk song. Appears on a year 1963 album by The New Christy Minstrels, "Tall Tales! Legends and Nonsense."

22) Turkey In The Straw - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (2-24-1981; Owl Canyon Campground, Rainbow Basin, Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Traditional. Dates from the early 19th century.

23) I'm In The Mood For Love - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (April, 1976; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Music by Jimmy McHugh; lyrics by Dorothy Fields. Published in 1935. Introduced by Frances Langford in the movie "Every Night at Eight," 1935.

24) This Train - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-early 1960s 5-string banjo)-Mom(spoken intro-hum near beginning)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (July 27, 1975; Hartley Springs Campground, eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada, Calif.). A Spiritual. Earliest known recording is by Wood's Blind Jubilee Singers in August, 1925, under the title "This Train Is Bound for Glory."

25) I Don't Want Your Greenback Dollar - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (5-22-1983; Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Traditional. Probably dates to later 19th Century, post-American Civil War. Earliest recorded variant is by the Weems String Band, 1928.

26) Down In The Valley - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (5-5-1983; Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Traditional folk song.

27) Frankie And Johnnie - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (1975; Santa Barbara Calif.); recorded with a 1974 monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. First published, copyrighted version is credited to Hughie Cannon, 1904.

28) Skip To My Lou - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-early 1960s 5-string banjo)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18; 9-12-1980; Red Shale Campground, Powder River County, Montana); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Probably composed during the Puritan-age of early America, roughly 1630 to 1730.

29) Crawdad Song - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1976 Martin D-35) (3-15-1977--first time I recorded with Dad's 1976 Martin D-35, an instrument he'd purchased in December, 1976); Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Traditional. Workers building levees to prevent the flooding of the Mississippi River in the South were among the first to sing it.

30) Take This Hammer - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (February 22, 1982; Marble Mts., Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Traditional. Probably dates from the 1870s.

31) Joshua (Fought The Battle Of Jericho) - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18)-Mom(spoken intro)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (7-16-1975; Ichthyosaur Paleontologic State Monument, Shoshone Mts., Nye County, Nevada). A Spiritual. Composed in the first half of the 1800s; first recorded version is by Harrod's Jubilee Singers, 1922.

32) Cotton Fields - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals-drum brushes on bongos)-Inyo(pre-1975 Orlando nylon-string guitar) (3-27-1981; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif.). Attributed to "Lead Belly," Huddie Ledbetter, who first recorded it in 1940.

33) A Worried Man - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1968 Stella 12-string)-Inyo(early 1960s 5-string banjo) (July 27, 1975; Hartley Springs Campground, eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada, Calif.); recorded with a 1974 portable monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Attributed to Dave Guard (Kingston Trio) and Tom Glazer. #20 US Billboard for The Kingston Trio, 1959.

34) Heart And Soul - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (1-7-1981; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Music by Hoagy Carmichael, lyrics by Frank Loesser; published in 1938. #1 US for Larry Clinton, 1939.

35) Take Her Out Of Pity - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (May 25, 1975, Coso Mts., east side of Owens Valley, northern Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Kingston Trio members Bob Shane, Nick Reynolds, and John Stewart wrote it and recorded it August 17, 1961, for their album, "Close-Up."

36) Will The Circle Be Unbroken - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string); 2-25-1982; Mule Canyon, Calico Mts., Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Audible crackling sounds in background are from our campfire. Composed in 1907 by Ada R. Habershon (lyrics) and Charles H. Gabriel (music).

37) 'Til We Meet Again - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (6-8-1983; Calif); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purhased in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Richard A. Whiting (music) and Raymond B. Egan (lyrics) in 1918. In the US, a version by Henry Burr and Albert Campbell was the #1 song for all of 1919.

38) Mama Don't Allow - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18; 4-5-1987; Calif.); recorded with a 1977 Teac stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Probably derived from the June 22, 1929, Charles "Cow Cow" Davenport recording, "Mama Don't Allow No Easy Riders 'Round Here."

1) (That Good Old) Mountain Dew - Dad: Dad(vocals-early 1960s 5-string banjo) (4-8-1979; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. An Appalachian Folk song, with lyrics composed independently by Bascom Lamar Lunsford (1928) and Scotty Wiseman (1935).

2) Bill Bailey - Mom: Mom(vocals-ukulele) (4-8-1979; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Words and music by Hughie Cannon; published in 1902.

3) This Land (Is Your Land) - Inyo: Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string, with high g string removed) (January, 1980; Montebello, Calif.); recorded with a 1977 stereo Teac cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Lyrics penned by Woody Guthrie in 1940 to a melody strikingly similar to "Oh, My Loving Brother," a Baptist gospel hymn that had been recorded by the Carter Family as "When the World's On Fire."

4) Ah, Sweet Mystery Of Life - Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35) (5-3-1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Composed by Victor Herbert (music) and Rida Johnson Young (lyrics), 1910.

5) Mary Don't You Weep - Dad: Dad(vocals, 1976 Martin D-35) (4-8-1979; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Traditional Spiritual; originated before the American Civil War.

6) Perfidia (Tonight) - Inyo: Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string guitar) (7-22-1985; Calif.); recorded with a 1977 stereo Teac cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Alberto Dominguez composition; #15 US Billboard for The Ventures, 1960.

7) With A Song In My Heart - Dad: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35) (5-3-1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Composed by Richard Rodgers (music) and Lorenz Hart (lyrics) for the 1929 musical "Spring Is Here."

8) Five Foot Two - Dad-Mom: Dad(early 1960s 5-string banjo)-Mom(vocals-tambourine) (May, 1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Most popular of several versions composed by Ray Henderson (music) and Sam M. Lewis-Joseph Widow Young (lyrics). First recorded by The California Ramblers, 1925.

9) Wanderlust Shuffle (Inyo original) - Inyo: Double-tracked: Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18 rhythm and lead) (1990; Calif.); recorded with a 1976 Teac stereo reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif.

10) You And The Night - Dad: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35) (5-3-1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Arthur Schwartz (music) Howard Dietz (lyrics) for the Broadway show "Revenge With Music" (premiered November 28, 1934).

11) Tip Toe Through The Tulips - Dad: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35) (March, 1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Al Dubin (lyrics) and Joe Burke (music); published in 1929.

12) O Holy Night - Inyo: Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (7-7-1992; Calif.); recorded with a 1977 Teac stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Melody by Adolphe Adam in 1847 to the French poem "Minuit, chrétiens" (Midnight, Christians) by Placide Cappeau.

13) In The Pines - Mom: Mom(vocals) (5-3-1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. American Folk song; dates to at least the 1870s; believed to be southern Appalachian in origin.

14) My Buddy - Dad: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35) (5-3-1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Music by Walter Donaldson, lyrics by Gus Kahn; published in 1922. First recorded by Henry Burr, 1922.

15) Turn Turn Turn (To Everything There Is A Season) - Inyo: Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string; 1-6-1984; Calif.); recorded with a 1977 Teac stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Lyrics adapted from the Bible's Book of Ecclesiastes, with a tune by Pete Seeger. #1 US Billboard for The Byrds, 1965.

16) The Camp Town Races - Dad: Dad(vocals-early 1960s 5-string banjo) (4-8-1979; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Stephen Foster, published 1850.

17) Lover Come Back To Me - Dad: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35) (5-3-1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Penned by Sigmund Romberg (music) and Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics) for the Broadway show "The New Moon," where Evelyn Herbert and Robert Halliday (as Robert Misson) introduced it; published in 1928.

18) The Letter - Inyo: Inyo(1968 Stella 12-String, with high g string removed) (September, 1979; Montebello, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Wayne Carson composed it. #1 US Billboard for The Box Tops, 1967. #20 US Billboard for The Arbors, 1969. #7 US Billboard for Joe Cocker, 1970.

19) By The Light Of The Silvery Moon - Dad-Mom: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals) (5-3-1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Gus Edwards (music) and Edward Madden (lyrics); published in 1909. First major recording December 22, 1910, by Billy Murray and the Haydn Quartet.

20) September In The Rain - Dad: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35) (5-3-1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Penned by Harry Warren and Al Dubin; published in 1937. Introduced by James Melton in the film "Melody for Two" (initial release--May 1, 1937).

21) I Call Your Name - Inyo: Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string; 1-6-1984; Calif.); recorded with a 1977 stereo Teac cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. A song composed primarily by John Lennon, with some help from Paul McCartney. First appears on The Beatles' 1964 US-release LP, "The Beatles' Second Album."

22) Ma! She's Making Eyes At Me - Dad-Mom: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals) (May, 1979; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Composed by Con Conrad (music) and Sidney Clare (lyrics), 1921.

23) Amazing Grace - Mom: Mom(vocals) (5-3-1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Words by English poet/clergyman John Newton, published in 1779; Newton's words definitively joined to the melody of "New Britain" by American Baptist song leader William Walker, 1835.

24) Rhinestone Cowboy - Inyo: Inyo((1968 Stella 12-string; 1-6-1984; Calif.); recorded with a 1977 stereo Teac cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Penned by Larry Weiss. #1 US Billboard Pop and #1 US Billboard Country for Glen Campbell, 1975.

25) Put On Your Old Gray Bonnet - Dad-Mom: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals) (5-3-1980; Kansas ); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Composed by Percy Wenrich (music) and Stanley Murphy (lyrics), 1909. First recorded by the Hadyn Quartet, November 29, 1909.

26) When Johnny Comes Marching Home - Dad: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35) (5-3-1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written in 1863 during the height of the American Civil War by Patrick S. Gilmore under the pseudonym Louis Lambert. Gilmore was bandmaster of Ben Butler's Union Army in New Orleans at the time.

27) Rebel-Rouser - Inyo: Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (4-5-1987; Calif.); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Duane Eddy and Lee Hazelwood. #6 US Billboard for Duane Eddy, 1958.

28) Precious Memories - Mom: Mom(vocals) (April, 1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Credited to J.B.F. Wright, 1925.

29) The Cry Of The Wild Goose - Dad: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35) (4-8-1979; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Penned by Terry Gilkyson. #1 US Billboard for Frankie Laine, 1950.

30) A World Of Our Own - Inyo: Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (12-30-1983; Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Composed by Tom Springfield. #19 US Billboard for The Seekers, 1965; #1 US Billboard Country for Sonny James, 1968.

31) Jeepers Creepers - Dad-Mom: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals) (5-3-1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Music by Harry Warren, lyrics by Johnny Mercer for the 1938 Warner Brothers movie "Going Places;" premiered by Louis Armstrong.

32) Rock Of Ages - Dad: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35) (March, 1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Christian hymn. Composed by Reverend Augustus Toplady in 1763; first published in The Gospel Magazine, 1775.

33) If You Were The Only Girl (In The World) - Dad: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35) (March, 1980; Kansas ); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Nat D. Ayer (music) and Clifford Grey (lyrics); published in 1916. Introduced April 19, 1916, at the premiere of the musical/revue "The Bing Boys Are Here."

34) Nights In White Satin - Inyo: Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (January, 1978; Kansas.); recorded in the basement of our old home with a 1974 monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. A Justin Hayward composition. #2 US Billboard for The Moody Blues, 1972.

35) Will You Love Me In December As You Do In May? - Dad-Mom: Dad(1976 Martin D-35) -Mom(vocals) (March, 1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Penned by James J. Walker (lyrics) and Ernest Ball (music), 1905.

36) Ghost Riders In The Sky - Dad: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35) (4-8-1979; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Stan Jones, June 5, 1948.

37) Heart Of Gold - Inyo: Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string; 1-6-1984; Calif.); recorded with a 1977 stereo Teac cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Penned by Neil Young. #1 US Billboard for Neil Young, 1972.

38) 900 Miles - Dad: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18) (March 28, 1976; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. ) An American Folk song. "900 Miles" probably has its origins in an old American South fiddle tune called "Rueben's Train."

39) I Gave My Love A Cherry - Mom: Mom(vocals-ukulele) (4-8-1979; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Descends from a 15th-century English song. First recorded by Burl Ives in 1941.

40) Proud Mary - Inyo: Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string; 12-30-1984; Calif.); recorded with a 1977 stereo Teac cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. A John Fogerty composition. #2 US Billboard for Creedence Clearwater Revival, 1969.

41) Ridin' Down The Canyon (To Watch The Sun Go Down) - Dad: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35) (5-2-1983; Calif.); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette, 1936.

42) Love's Old Sweet Song - Dad-Mom: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals) (12-31-1983; Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. An Irish Folk song published in 1884 by composers James Lynam Molloy (music) and G. Clifton Bingham (lyrics). Recorded in 1923 for the two-reel short film, "Love's Old Sweet Song."

1) When You Wore A Tulip - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18, with solo) (4-5-1987; Calif.); recorded with a 1977 Teac stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Penned by Percy Wenrich (music) and Edward Madden (lyrics). Earliest recording is by the American Quintet, September 23, 1914.

2) I Wonder What's Become Of Sally - Dad: Dad(vocals, 1976 Martin D-35) (5-3-1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Milton Ager (music) und Jack Yellen (lyrics), 1924.

3) Just A Closer Walk With Thee - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals-kazoo-tambourine)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (1-7-1981; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Traditional Gospel, authorship unknown. Probably dates to 19th Century pre-American Civil War. First known recording is by the Selah Jubilee Singers, October 8, 1941.

4) Hello! My Baby - Dad-Mom: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals) (April, 1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written byJoseph E. Howard and Ida Emerson, 1899.

5) Bie Mir Bis Du Shoen - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(pre-1975 Orlando nylon string guitar) (March 28, 1976; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Composed by Jacob Jacobs (lyricist) and Sholom Secunda (composer) for a 1932 Yiddish musical, "I Would If I Could." First recorded by The Andrews Sisters, November 24, 1937.

6) Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string, with solo) (May 3, 1975; El Paso Mts., Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1974 monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Written by Rolf Harris, 1957; #3 US Billboard for Rolf Harris (produced by Beatles producer George Martin), 1963.

7) Greenfields - Dad: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35) (4-8-1979; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Words and music by Terry Gilkyson, Richard Dehr, and Frank Miller. #2 US Billboard for The Brothers Four, 1960.

8) Put On Your Old Gray Bonnet - Mom-Inyo: Mom(kazoo-tambourine)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (12-23-1980; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Composed by Percy Wenrich (music) and Stanley Murphy (lyrics), 1909. First recorded by the Hadyn Quartet, November 29, 1909 (#1 US, 1909).

9) Old Man River - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals)-Inyo(1976 Martin D-35) (9-21-1980; El Paso Mts., Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Music by Jerome Kern, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II); a song from the 1927 musical "Show Boat."

10) Yankee Doodle Dandy - Dad-Mom: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals) (March, 1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Composed by George M. Cohan. Also well-known as "(I'm a) Yankee Doodle Dandy." From the 1904 Broadway musical Little Johnny Jones.

11) Paper Roses - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(pre-1975 Orlando nylon-string guitar; 1976; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Written by Fred Spielman and Janice Torre. #6 US Billboard for Anita Bryant, 1959. #1 US Billboard Country and #5 US Billboard for Marie Osmond, 1973.F

12) (That Good Old) Mountain Dew - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-early 1960s 5-string banjo)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18, with solos) (5-13-1983; Calif); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purhased in Emporia, Kansas. An Appalachian folk song, with lyrics composed independently by Bascom Lamar Lunsford (1928) and Scotty Wiseman (1935).

13) Gypsy Rhapsody (Dad original composition) - Dad: Dad(humming lightly-1976 Martin D-35) (April, 1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas.

14) John Henry - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (1975; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1974 monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Traditional American folk song.

15) Shortnin' Bread - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string; high g-string removed) (May, 1980; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Composed by James Whitcomb Riley, 1900.

16) A Travelin' Man - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (December 31, 1993; Calif.); recorded with an early 1990s Sansui stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Calif. A folk song attributed to Big Joe Turner; A folk song composed by Scott Turner (real name--Graham Morrison Turnbull); co-wrote 13 songs with Buddy Holly. The New Christy Minstrels recorded "A Travelin' Man" for their 1963 album, "Ramblin'."

17) Kansas City - Mom-Inyo: Mom(blowing through wax paper wrapped around a comb, simulating a kazoo effect)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (2-24-1981; Owl Canyon Campground, Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Composed by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller in 1952. #1 US Billboard for Wilbert Harrison, 1959.

18) When Irish Eyes Are Smiling - Dad: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35) (March, 1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Lyrics by Chauncey Olcott and George Graff, Jr., set to music composed by Ernest Ball; published in 1912.

19) Deep Purple - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (12-31-1983; Calif.); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Penned by Peter DeRose (music) and Mitchell Parish (lyrics), published 1933. #1 US Billboard for Nino Tempo & April Stevens, 1963.

20) Columbus Stockade Blues - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string, with high g-string removed; 5-24-1979; Montebello, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Country-Folk song. Composed and first performed by Thomas P. (Tom) Darby and Johnny J. (Jimmie) Tarlton, 1927.

21) Freight Train - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35, with solo)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18, with solos) (9-12-1980; Red Shale Campground, Powder River County, Montana); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Dad sings his own verse to the melody of the classic song. Written by a 12 year-old Elizabeth Cotten shortly after the turn of the 20th Century.

22) Hold Me - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string; 12-31-1983; Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Composed by Jack Little, David Oppenheim, and Ira Schuster; published in 1933.

23) The Camp Town Races - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-early 1960s generic 5-string banjo)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string, with solos) (5-22-1983; Calif.); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Composed by Stephen Foster, published in 1850.

24) I Want A Girl (Just Like The Girl) - Dad: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35) (April, 1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Composed by Harry Von Tilzer (music) and William Dillon (lyrics), 1911.

25) (What To Do With A) Drunken Sailor - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18, with solos) (12-31-1993; Calif.); recorded with an early 1990s Sansui stereo cassette tape machine,, purchased in Calif. A traditional sea shanty. The tune is adapted from an Irish dance and march song called "Oró Sé do Bheatha 'Bhaile" (Translation: "Óró, you are welcome home"). First appears in print in 1824-25; lyrics formally published in 1891 under the title, "What to do with a Drunken Sailor?".

26) Cuddle Up A Little Closer, Lovey Mine - Dad-Mom: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals) (April, 1980; Kansas); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Karl Hoschna (music) and Otto Harbach (lyrics); published in 1908. From the Broadway musical The Three Twins.

27) The Tennessee Waltz - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(tambourine)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18, with solo) (December 31, 1992; Calif.); recorded with an early 1990s Sansui stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Calif. Written by Redd Stewart and Pee Wee King, 1946. First released by Cowboy Copas, December, 1947. #1 US Billboard for Patti Page, 1950.

28) Wonderful One - Dad: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35) (12-31-1983; Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Paul Whiteman (music) with Ferde Grofé (music) and Theodora Morse (also known as Dorothy Terris) (lyrics); published in 1922.

29) Feather Your Nest - Mom: Mom(vocals-ukulele) (1975; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1974 monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif.) Composed by James Brockman, Howard E. Johnson, and James Kendis; published in 1920. Recorded by Henry Burr November 3, 1920.

30) Joshua (Fought The Battle Of Jericho) - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (4-16-1992; Red Rock Canyon State Park, campsite #44, Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. A Spiritual. Composed sometime in the first half of the 1800s; first recorded version by Harrod's Jubilee Singers, 1922.

31) Five Hundred Miles - Dad-Inyo: Dad(1952 Martin 0-18)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (5-25-1975; Coso Mts., eastern side of Owens Valley, northern Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1974 monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Traditional folk song attributed to Heddy West, who copyrighted it in 1961.

32) Bye Bye Blues - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(kazoo)-Inyo(pre-1975 Orlando nylon string guitar) (3-27-1981; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Fred Hamm, Dave Bennett, Bert Lown, and Chauncey Gray; published in 1930. #5 US Billboard for Les Paul & Mary Ford, 1952.

33) Release Me - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (4-5-1987; Calif.); recorded with a 1977 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Eddie "Piano" Miller and Robert Yount in 1949. #4 US Billboard and #1 UK for Englebert Humperkinck, 1967.

34) Mighty Mississippi - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18, with solo) (December 31, 1993; Calif.); recorded with a 1990s Sansui stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Calif. Usually attributed to Randy Sparks. Appears on a year 1963 album by The New Christy Minstrels called "Ramblin'."

35) In A Shanty In Old Shanty Town - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(spoken at beginning-vocals)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18, with solo) (5-2-1983; Calif.); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. I take the first sole and then Dad plays a brief fingerpicking solo on this one. Composed by Ira Schuster and Jack Little (music), with lyrics by Joe Young; published in 1932. #1 US for Ted Lewis and His Band, 1932.

36) Crawdad Song - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (12-30-1981; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Traditional "campfire song."

37) April Showers - Dad-Mom: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18)-Mom(vocals) (April, 1976; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Written by Louis Silvers (music) and B. G. De Sylva (lyrics); published in 1921.

38) When I Grow Too Old To Dream - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (April, 1976; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Composed by Sigmund Romberg (music) and Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics); published in 1934. #1 US for Glen Gray & The Casa Loma Orchestra, 1935; #8 US for Nelson Eddy, 1935.

39) The Implosion (Inyo original composition) - Inyo: Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string guitar; high "g"-string removed) (May, 1980; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas.

40) Your Love - Mom-Inyo: (H.C.-Mom-Inyo original composition) - Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string, with high "g" string removed) (May, 1980; Santa Barbara Calif.); recorded with a 1978 portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Written by Mom's brother (H.C.), Mom , and Inyo.

41) You Were Meant For Me - Dad-Mom: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18)-Mom(vocals) (1976; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Composed by Nacio Herb Brown (music) and Arthur Freed (lyrics); published in 1929.

42) Mama Don't Allow - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18, with solo) (4-16-1992; Red Rock Canyon State Park, campsite #44, Mojave Desert, Calif.). Probably derived from the 6-22-1929 recording by Charles "Cow Cow" Davenport, "Mama Don't Allow No Easy Riders 'Round Here."

1) Roving Gambler - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-early 1960s generic 5-string banjo)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (6-8-1983; Calif); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purhased in Emporia, Kansas. Traditional. Kelly Harrell had a Country hit with it in 1925.

2) When Johnny Comes Marching Home - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(drum brushes on bongos)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (12-17-1980; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Written in 1863 during the height of the American Civil War by Patrick S. Gilmore under the pseudonym Louis Lambert. Gilmore was bandmaster of Ben Butler's Union Army in New Orleans at the time.

3) Amazing Grace - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string; high g-string removed) (May, 1980; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Words by English poet/clergyman John Newton, published in 1779; Newton's words definitively joined to the melody of "New Britain" by American Baptist song leader William Walker, 1835.

4) Five Foot Two - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (2-25-1982; Mule Canyon, Calico Mts., Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Most popular of several versions composed by Ray Henderson (music) and Sam M. Lewis-Joseph Widow Young (lyrics). First recorded by The California Ramblers, 1925.

5) Ain't She Sweet - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (December 31, 1993; Calif.); recorded with an early 1990s Sansui stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Calif. That's Mom clapping at the end. Composed by Milton Ager (music) and Jack Yellen (lyrics); published in 1927.

6) Mary Don't You Weep - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)--Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (9-14-1991; Stewart Valley, Great Basin Desert, Nevada); recorded with a 1976 Teac stereo reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Traditional Spiritual; originated before the American Civil War.

7) This Land (Is Your Land) - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals-drum brushes on bongos)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (12-23-1980; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Lyrics penned by Woody Guthrie in 1940 to a melody strikingly similar to "Oh, My Loving Brother," a Baptist gospel hymn that had been recorded by the Carter Family as "When the World's On Fire."

8) Skip to My Lou - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-early 1960s generic 5-string banjo)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18); 5-13-1983; Calif., recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Traditional Folk song; probably composed during the Puritan-age of early America, roughly 1630 to 1730.

9) Ghost Riders In The Sky - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18; 9-21-1980; El Paso Mts., Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Stan Jones, June 5, 1948.

10) When You Wore A Tulip - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (December 31, 1992; Calif.); recorded with a 1990s Sansui stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Calif. Penned by Percy Wenrich (music) and Edward Madden (lyrics). Earliest recording by the American Quintet, September 23, 1914.

11) Take Her Out Of Pity - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18); 9-21-1980; El Paso Mts., Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Kingston Trio members Bob Shane, Nick Reynolds, and John Stewart wrote it and recorded it August 17, 1961, for their album, "Close-Up."

12) Cotton Fields - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(pre-1975 Orlando nylon string guitar) (March 28, 1976; Santa Barbara, Calif.; recorded with a 1976 Teac stereo reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Attributed to "Lead Belly," Huddie Ledbetter, who first recorded it in 1940.

13) Jack Of Diamonds - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals, 1952 Martin 0-18)-Mom(spoken intro)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string; between 7-16 and 7-27-1975 while on vacation in Nevada-California); recorded with a 1974 monaural tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. A 1946 Tex Ritter version under the title "Rye Whisky" placed #9 US Billboard. Various variants of "Jack O' Diamonds" can be probably be traced as far back aFs the American Civil War.

14) Abilene - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (12-30-1981); Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Written by Bob Gibson, Lester Brown, and John D. Loudermilk. #1 US Billboard Country, #15 US Billboard pop for George Hamilton IV, 1963.

15) Ezekiel (Saw The Wheel) - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (December 31; 1993; Calif.); recorded with an early 1990s Sansui stereo cassette tape machine-audio system purchased in Calif. A Spiritual. Composed by William Levi Dawson, 1942.

16) 900 Miles - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals, 1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(blowing through a comb covered in wax paper, simulating a kazoo)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string; February 24, 1981; Owl Canyon Campground, Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. "900 Miles" probably has its origins in an old American South fiddle tune called "Rueben's Train."

17) (What To Do With A) Drunken Sailor - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18)-Inyo(pre-1975 Orlando nylon-string) (April, 1976; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. A traditional sea shanty. The tune is adapted from an Irish dance and march song called "Oró Sé do Bheatha 'Bhaile" (Translation: "Óró, you are welcome home"). First appears in print in 1824-25; lyrics formally published in 1891 under the title, "What to do with a Drunken Sailor?".

18) Bill Bailey - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals-kazoo)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18); (3-27-1981; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 Teac stereo reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif.) Words and music by Hughie Cannon; first published in 1902.

19) University Interlude (Dad-Inyo original compositon) - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string); July 16, 1975; Ichthyosaur Paleontologic State Monument, Nevada (now called Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park); recorded with a 1974 monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Dad had the tune and most of the lyrics by 1968. In 1975, I added a line and came up with the title.

20) Sweethearts Of Yesterday - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (7-1-1983; Calif.); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written by Holt-Sanders around 1929.

21) San - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals-kazoo)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string); 3-13-1981; Santa Barbara, Calif.; recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Words and music by Lindsay McPhail and Walter Michels, 1920.

22) Good-Time Joe - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string); December 29, 1974; El Paso Mts., Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1974 monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Variously attributed to Randy Sparks of the New Christy Minstrels, early 1960s.

23) In The Pines - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18); December 31, 1993; Calif.; recorded with an early 1990s Sansui stereo cassette tape machine-audio system, purchased in Calif. Traditional American folk song; dates to at least the 1870s; believed to be southern Appalachian in origin.

24) The Tennessee Waltz - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (11-13-1976; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. First released by Cowboy Copas, December, 1947. #1 US Billboard for Patti Page, 1950. Written by Redd Stewart and Pee Wee King, 1946.

25) Your Cheatin' Heart - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string, with high g-string removed); 5-29-1979; Montebello, Calif.); recorded with a 1978 stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Emporia, Kansas. Written and recorded by Hank Williams in 1952; not released until after his death in 1953.

26) Denver - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string); 7-16-1975; Ichthyosaur Paleontologic State Monument, Shoshone Mountains, Nevada (now called Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park); recorded with a 1974 monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Widely attributed to Randy Sparks of The New Christy Minstrels. Appears on the 1962 New Christy Minstrels album, "In Person."

27) Bye Bye Blues - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (1976; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Written by Fred Hamm, Dave Bennett, Bert Lown, and Chauncey Gray; published in 1930. #5 US Billboard for Les Paul & Mary Ford, 1952.

28) Golden Bells - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18); (December 31, 1993; Calif.); recorded with an early 1990s Sansui stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Calif. Traditional American folk song. Arranged (with new material) by Randy Sparks on the 1963 album by The New Christy Minstrels, "The New Christy Minstrels--In Person."

29) You Are My Sunshine - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35-Mom(vocals-kazoo)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (December 31, 1994; Calif.); recorded with a 1990s Sansui stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Calif. First recorded on August 22, 1939 by The Pine Ridge Boys (Marvin Taylor and Doug Spivey); copyrighted 1940 Peer International Corporation, with words and music by Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell. Some researchers claim Oliver Hood actually wrote it.

30) Mama Don't Allow - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string; 1975; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1974 monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Probably adapted from the Charles "Cow Cow" Davenport recording of "Mama Don't Allow No Easy Riders Around Here," June 22, 1929.

31) Bottle Of Wine - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (December 29, 1974; El Paso Mts., Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1974 monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Composed by Tom Paxton. #9 US Billboard for The Fireballs, 1967.

32) M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (pre-July 12, 1975; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1974 monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Written by Billy Simmons and Curley Williams. # 1 US Billboard Country for Red Foley (with The Dixie Dons), 1950.

33) A Good Man Now Days Is Hard To Find - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals-kazoo-spoken at end)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (December 31, 1994; Calif.); recorded with a 1990s Sansui stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Calif. Composed by Eddie Green, 1918. For our version, we decided to eliminate the customary slow verse build-up and get right to its justifiably famous punch-line, repeating it a number of times.

34) Crawdad Song - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18; December 31, 1993; Calif.); recorded with a 1990s Sansui stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Calif. Traditional "campfire song."

35) (That Good Old) Mountain Dew - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-early 1960s five-string banjo)-Mom(vocals-spoken at end)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (July 27, 1975; Hartley Spring Campground, eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada, Calif.); recorded with a 1974 monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. An Appalachian folk song, with lyrics composed independently by Bascom Lamar Lunsford (1928) and Scotty Wiseman (1935). The 1935 adaption by Wiseman is a Folk music standard.

36) The Camptown Races - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-early 1960s five-string banjo)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (April, 1976; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Composed by Stephen Foster, published in 1850.

37) In A Shanty In Old Shanty Town - Dad-Inyo: Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (December 29, 1974; El Paso Mts., Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1974 monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Composed by Ira Schuster and Jack Little (music), with lyrics by Joe Young; published in 1932. #1 US for Ted Lewis and His Band, 1932.

38) Tom Dooley - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18-spoken intro)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(early 1960s generic 5-string banjo) (April, 1976; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 stereo Teac reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Traditional folk song; originated in North Carolina. #1 US Billboard for The Kingston Trio, 1958.

39) Auld Lang Syne - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35)-Mom(vocals-kazoo)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (December 31, 1995; Calif.); recorded with a 1990s Aiwa portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Calif. Faint rattling in background is noise from the original recorder used, unfortunately. Written by Robert Burns in 1788 and set to the tune of a traditional Folk song.

40) On Top Of Old Smoky - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18)-Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string); May 3, 1975; El Paso Mts., Mojave Desert, Calif.); recorded with a 1974 monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Traditional Amerian folk song. #2 US Billboard for The Weavers, 1951.

41) If I Could Be With You - Mom-Inyo: Mom(vocals)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string; December, 1976; Santa Barbara, Calif.); recorded with a 1976 Teac stereo reel to reel tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Written by James P. Johnson (music) and Henry Creamer (lyrics). Published in 1926; first recorded by Clarence Williams' Blue Five with vocalist Eva Taylor, 1927.

42) Ridin' Down The Canyon (To Watch The Sun Go Down) - Dad-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1952 Martin 0-18)-Inyo(1968 Stella 12-string) (July 15, 1975; Grandview Campground, elevation approximately 8,600 feet, White Mts., Calif.); recorded with a 1974 monaural cassette tape machine, purchased in Santa Barbara, Calif. Written by Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette, 1936.

43) Mama Don't Allow - Dad-Mom-Inyo: Dad(vocals-1976 Martin D-35-Mom(kazoo)-Inyo(1952 Martin 0-18) (December 31, 1995; Calif.); recorded with a 1990s Aiwa portable stereo cassette tape machine, purchased in Calif. A famous so-called "campfire song." Probably adapted from the Charles "Cow Cow" Davenport recording of "Mama Don't Allow No Easy Riders Around Here," June 22, 1929.