List of Titles on Folk Music: The Bay Years vol 1:
(*Previously Unissued)
1. Angeline The Baker (p.d.) from Bay TPH727, “Kenny Hall and the Sweets Mill String Band.” 1972
Kenny Hall-mandolin, Jim Ringer-guitar, Ron Tinkler-banjo, Cary Lung-mandolin, Harry Liedstrand-fiddle
2. Another Night (Adkins) from Bay 208, “The Good Ol’ Persons.” 1977
Laurie Lewis-fiddle & lead vocal, Kathy Kallick-string bass & tenor vocal, Barbara Mendelsohn-banjo, Dorothy Baxter-guitar, Paul Shelasky-mandolin
3. La Valse de Bayou Teche (p.d.) from Bay 217, “Ladies Choice” by Any Old Time.
1980 Sue Draheim-fiddle, Kate Brislin-lead vocal & guitar, Genny Haley-harmony vocal & triangle, Barbara Montoro-bass, Will Scarlett-Harmonica
4. I Made a Big Mistake (Gros Erreur) (J.D. Miller) from Bay 217, “Ladies Choice” by Any Old Time. 1980
Genny Haley-vocals & guitar, Sue Draheim-fiddle, Mayne Smith-pedal steel, Barbara Montoro-bass, Don Slovin-drums
5. Bisero Cerko (p.d.) from Bay 201, “The People’s International Silver String Macedonian Band.” 1973
Exact instrumentation unknown. My guess is: Nada Lewis-accordion, Karana Hattersley-lead vocal & bouzouki, John Austin-gadulka, Dave Wilkinson-tupan, Pat Lindenau-viola, Jim Russell-dumbek
6. Brightwood Fire (Mitch Greenhill c Folklore Music ASCAP)) from Bay 215, “Storm Coming” by Mitch Greenhill and Mayne Smith. 1979
Mitch Greenhill-guitar & lead vocal, Mayne Smith-pedal steel & harmony vocal, Stuart Brotman-bass
7. Cowboy, You Ain’t Plowing Now (Herald) from Bay 213, “John Herald And The John Herald Band.” 1978
John Herald-guitar and lead vocal, Rolly Sally-bass, Caroline Dutton-fiddle, Wanamaker Lewis-banjo, Gordon Titcomb-mandolin, Jody Stecher-harmony vocal and first mandolin break, Bernie Leadon-2nd banjo
8. *Diamond Joe (p.d.) Previously unreleased, but recorded for Bay 203, “Snake Baked a Hoecake” by Jody Stecher and Friends.
Jody Stecher-vocal & fiddle, Eric Thompson-guitar, Fred Sokolow-banjo
9. *Dmitri Mu (p.d.) Previously unreleased
Hank Bradley-guitar, Jody Stecher-guitar
10. Every Bush and Tree (Pierce) from Bay 301, “Every Bush and Tree” by Otis Pierce
1975 Otis Pierce-voice, Larry Hanks-guitar & voice, Ron Tinkler-voice, Kenny Hall-mandolin, Mike Cogan-guitar
11. Few Days (p.d.) from Bay 204, “Whiskey Before Breakfast” by the Arkansas Sheiks.
1975 Karana Hattersley-Drayton-lead vocal, Barbara Mendelsohn-vocal, Kate Brislin-vocal
12. Goodbye to My Stepstone (p.d.) from Bay 207, “An Album of Songs” by Jane Voss.
1976 Probably Jane Voss-guitar and voice, Harry Liedstrand-fiddle
13. Hello Stranger (p.d.) from Bay 217, “Ladies Choice” by Any Old Time. 1980
Kate Brislin-lead vocal & banjo, Sue Draheim-harmony vocal & guitar, Genny Haley-dobro, Will Scarlett-harmonica, Barbara Montoro-bass
14. Hog-Eye (p.d.) from Bay 204, “Whiskey Before Breakfast” by Arkansas Sheiks. 1975
Michael Drayton-fiddle, Tony Marcus-banjo, Kate Brislin-vocal, Hoyle Osborne-guitar, Karana Hattersley-Drayton-piano, Barbara Mendelsohn-spoons
15. *Long Journey Home (p.d.) Previously unreleased
Hank Bradley-banjo & lead voice, Jody Stecher-guitar & harmony voice
16. Nightingale (Carol McComb) from Bay 302, “Love Can Take You Home Again” by Carol McComb and Friends 1975
Carol McComb-lead vocal & guitar, Ed Johnson-piano, Jody Calcara-bass, Dyanne Ladine-flutes, Kathleen Johnson-bassoon
17. Ship In the Clouds (p.d.) from Bay 209, “The Gypsy Gyppo String Band.” 1977
Bob Naess-fiddle, Jack Link-fiddle, Jerry Mitchell-mandolin, Sandy Tuell Bradley-guitar, Warren Argo-banjo
18. The Bedmaking (p.d.) from Bay 206, “...out of love, hope and suffering.” by Frankie Armstrong. 1976
Probably Frankie Armstrong-vocal, Eric Thompson-guitar, Sue Thompson-flute, Susie Rothfield-fiddle
19. The Lover’s Return (p.d.) from Bay 207, “An Album of Songs” by Jane Voss. 1976
Probably Jane Voss-lead vocal & guitar, Kate Brislin-low harmony vocal, Valerie Mindel-high harmony vocal
20. The Mayor Is a Good Old Boy (Bradley) from Bay 303, “Music of the Poison Coyote Kid” by Hank Bradley 1977
Hank Bradley-guitars, mandolin and vocal
21. Rutabaga Boogie (Paul Shelasky) from Bay 208, “The Good Ol’ Persons.” 1977
Paul Shelasky-fiddle & lead vocal, John Stafford-clarinet, Ray Skjelbred-piano, Dorothy Baxter-guitar, Laurie Lewis-bass, background vocals by the Personettes
22. Rivers of Texas (p.d.) from Bay 216, “Faith Petric.” 1979
Faith Petric-vocal, Gail Fratar-harmony vocal, Carlo Calabi-harmony vocal, Peter Kessler-guitar, Mitch Greenhill-guitar
23. The Wreck of the Tennessee Gravy Train (Macon) from Bay 209, “The Gypsy Gyppo String Band.” 1977
Bob Naess-fiddle, Jack Link-fiddle & lead vocal, Jerry Mitchell-mandolin, Sandy Tuell Bradley-guitar, Warren Argo-banjo & tenor vocal
24. Them Beautiful Bottles (Bradley) from Bay 303, “Music of the Poison Coyote Kid” by Hank Bradley 1977
Hank Bradley-guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and vocal
25. Tucson One More Time (Mayne Smith c Hillgreen Music BMI) from By 215, “Storm Coming” by Mitch Greenhill and Mayne Smith 1979
Probably Mayne Smith-rhythm guitar & lead vocal, Mitch Greenhill-lead guitar, bass & harmony vocals, Stuart Brotman-cymbalom, Scott Mathews-drums, Mike Morris-saxophone, Cal Lewiston-trumpet, Al Bent-trombone, Gary Myose-baritone saxophone
26. Wearing of the Green (p.d.) from Bay TPH727, “Kenny Hall and the Sweets Mill String Band.” 1972
Kenny Hall-mandolin & vocal, Jim Ringer-guitar, Ron Tinkler-banjo, Cary Lung-mandolin, Harry Liedstrand-fiddle