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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1 The Coo Coo Bird (The Cuckoo) - Clarence Ashley
2 On the Road Again - Memphis Jug Band
3 The Panama Limited - Bukka White
4 Indian War Whoop - Hoyt Ming and His Pep Steppers
5 'Tain't Nobody's Business If I Do, Pt. 1 - Frank Stokes
6 K. C. Railroad Blues - Andrew & Jim Baxter
7 I Am Bound for the Promised Land - Alfred G. Karnes
8 Cottonfield Blues, Pt. 2 - Garfield Akers
9 I Wish I Was a Mole In the Ground - Bascom Lamar Lunsford
10 Down On Penny's Farm - Bentley Boys
11 Foldin' Bed - Whistler's Jug Band
12 Greenback Dollar - Weems String Band
13 Tallahatchie River Blues - Mattie Delaney
14 Walk Right In - Cannon's Jug Stompers
15 Bury Me Under the Weeping Willow - The Carter Family
16 Old Dog Blue - Jim Jackson
17 Bayou Teche - Columbus Fruge
18 Cool Drink of Water Blues - Tommy Johnson
19 Train On the Island - J. P. Nestor

Disc: 2

1 My Heart Keeps Singing - Elder J.E. Burch
2 Ninety-Nine Year Blues - Julius Daniels
3 I Get My Whiskey From Rockingham - Earl Johnson and his Clodhoppers
4 Death's Black Train Is Coming - Rev. J.M. Gates
5 Waiting for a Train - Jimmie Rodgers
6 Darling, Where Have You Been So Long? - Tenneva Ramblers
7 Rocky Road - Alabama Sacred Harp Singers
8 Ma Blond Est Partie - Amadie Breaux, Ophey Breaux & Cleoma Breaux
9 Peg and Awl - Carolina Tar Heels
10 Chocolate to the Bone - Barbecue Bob
11 Down On Me - Eddie Head and Family
12 Prenez Courage - Cleoma Breaux with Joseph Falcon and Ophy Breaux
13 Pickin' Off Peanuts - Dilly and his Dill Pickles
14 Just Because - Nelstone's Hawaiians
15 Dupree Blues - Willie Walker
16 Ladies On the Steamboat - Burnett & Rutherford
17 Mamma, 'Tain't Long Fo' Day  - Blind Willie McTell

Disc: 3

1 Cecilia - Cuarteto Flores
2 La Coquetera - Los Borinquenos
3 Coconito - Guty Cárdenas Y Lencho
4 Lovesick Blues - Emmett Miller
5 Long Tall Mama - Big Bill Broonzy
6 John Henry Blues - Two Poor Boys
7 Mr. Tom Hughes' Town - Lead Belly
8 Louis Collins - Mississippi John Hurt
9 I Am The Light of the World - Blind Gary Davis
10 Fifty Miles of Elbow Room - Rev. F.W. McGee
11 Chant of the Eagle Dance - Hopi Indian Chanters
12 Hilo Hula - Mike Hanapi & The Ilima Islanders
13 If The River Was Whiskey - Charlie Poole
14 Stackalee - Frank Hutchison
15 The Wreck of the '97 - Ernest Stoneman
16 Faded Coat of Blue - Buell Kazee
17 Country Blues - Dock Boggs
18 Sail Away Ladies - Uncle Dave Macon and His Fruit-Jar Drinkers
19 Sail Away Lady - Uncle Bunt Stephens
20 Sally Gooden                                  - Eck Robertson
21 Arkansas Traveller - Don Richardson

Disc: 4

1 Hard Time Blues - Lane Hardin
2 Down the Dirt Road Blues - Charley Patton
3 Poor Boy, Long Ways From Home - Banjo Joe
4 Hastings Street - Blind Blake & Charlie Spand
5 See That My Grave's Kept Clean - Blind Lemon Jefferson
6 Gonna Have 'Lasses In the Morning - Golden Melody Boys
7 New Orleans Stop Time - Memphis Minnie & Bumblebee Slim
8 Prove It On Me Blues - Ma Rainey
9 Gonne Die with My Hammer in My Hand - Williamson Brothers & Curry
10 Last Kind Words Blues - Geeshie Wiley
11 Banjoreno - Dixieland Jug Blowers
12 It's a Good Thing - Beale Street Sheiks
13 Trust In God and Do the Right - Blind Willie Davis
14 Someday Baby Blues - Sleepy John Estes
15 Lonesome Road Blues - Sam Collins
16 Future Blues - Willie Brown
17 Bull Doze Blues - Henry Thomas
18 Brown Skin Gal (Down the Lane) - Massey Family
19 Henry Lee aka Young Hunting - Dick Justice
20 Old Country Rock - William Moore
21 La Danseuse - Delma Lachney & Blind Uncle Gaspard
22 My Black Mama, Pt. 1 & 2 - Son House
23 Cypress Grove Blues - Skip James

Disc: 5

1 Cross Road Blues - Robert Johnson
2 Mal Hombre - Lydia Mendoza
3 Sunshine Special - Frenchy's String Band
4 Old Jim Canan's - Robert Wilkins
5 Les Blues De Voyage - Amédé Ardoin & Dennis McGee
6 The Lost Child - Stripling Brothers
7 I'm Gonna Cross the River Jordan Some of These Days - Jaybird Coleman
8 Tomi Tomi - Sol K. Bright with The Aloha Serenaders
9 Sittin' On Top of the World - Mississippi Sheiks
10 James Alley Blues - Richard Rabbit Brown
11 The Indian Tom Tom - Big Chief Henry's Indian String Band
12 Blues In a Bottle - Prince Albert Hunt's Texas Ramblers
13 Je Me Suis En Alle - Bartmont Montet & Joswell Dupuis
14 Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground - Blind Willie Johnson
15 E Mama Ea - Sol Hoopii & His Novelty Quartette
16 Ghost Dance - Truett & George
17 Woke Up This Morning (With My Mind On Jesus) - Roosevelt Graves & Brother
18 Allons A Lafayette - Joseph Falcon
19 Corrido De Joaquin Murrieta, Pt. 1 & 2 - Los Madrugadores
20 Denomination Blues (Part 1 & 2) - Washington Phillips

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DOCUMENTARY

  • Television broadcast of American Epic on PBS
  • Documentary is produced by T Bone Burnett, Robert Redford, and Jack White
  • Narrated by Robert Redford and directed by Bernard MacMahon
  • Four part documentary airing from May 16, 2017 through June 2, 2017
  • Starring: The Alabama Shakes, The Americans, Ana Gabriel, Ashley Monroe, The Avett Brothers, Beck, Bettye Lavette, Bobby Ingano, Auntie Geri Kuhia, "&"amp; Charlie Kaleo Oyama, Elton John, Frank Fairfield, Jack White, Jerron Paxton, Los Lobos, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Nas, Pokey LaFarge, Raphael Saadiq, Rhiannon Giddons, Steve Martin "&"amp; Edie Brickell, Taj Mahal, Willie Nelson "&"amp; Merle Haggard

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FESTIVAL AWARDS

  • Official Selection at IDFA Amsterdam 2015
  • Official Selection at FI London Film Festival 2015
  • Official Selection at Hawaii International Film Festival 2015
  • Official Selection at BFI London Film Festival 2015
  • Special Event at Sundance Film Festival 2016
  • Official Selection at Goteborg Film Festival 2016
  • Official Selection at SXSW Film Festival 2016
  • Audience Choice and Discovery at the Calgary International Film Festival 2016
  • Best Documentary and Best Overall Film at the Tryon International Film Festival 2016
  • Audience Award at the Sydney International Film Festival 2016

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MARKETING

  • Cross-promotion with Columbia, Third Man, PBS, and Lo-Max
  • To be covered by high-profile media
  • NARAS screenings for its members throughout the year after announcement
  • Working with Dogfish Head to promote American Epic

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ADVERTISING

  • Robust online advertising campaign targeting Facebook, Search, YouTube, and Google Display Network buys

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BOOK

  • Simon "&"amp; Schuster releasing an American Epic book May 2, 2017

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SOCIAL MEDIA

  • Regular messaging an exclusive content across American Epic social properties, websites, newsletters, and artist channel who have been involved with the project
  • YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/americanepic
  • Website: http://www.americanepic.com/
  • Show page for PBS: http://www.pbs.org/americanepic/

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.3 x 0.8 x 8.4 inches; 1.5 Pounds
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Legacy Recordings
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ CDSNY99692
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2017
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 5 hours and 16 minutes
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 12, 2016
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Legacy Recordings
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0184U96LG
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 5
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  • Aletheia100
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best box set ever made!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2023
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    This is the best box set I have ever bought. I purchased it after watching the phenomenal film series which is recommended to anyone with even the slightest interest in music and American history. It is an extraordinary undertaking full of amazing music, fascinating characters and incredible archive. This box set is the deep dive into the music around the series and it is simply breathtaking. The song selection is a revelation. I had no idea music as raw and exciting as this was recorded in the 1920s and 1930s. The sound quality is phenomenal. The musicians sound like they're in the room with you. My dad has lots of 1920s complications and none of them sounded even close the extraordinary audio on these discs. The liner notes are hugely informative filled with amazing photographs and pictures of almost all the 100 artists. And there are lyrics for all the songs with even translations of the Cajun songs. I think its one of the best albums ever made and I expect it to reveal new insights and pleasures over the years to come. Bravo!
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  • Robert Riley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well Worth It
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2017
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    This first came to my attention when my local library got the book, shortly before the premiere of the TV show. (BTW, unlike most of these tie-ins, the book is probably 85% different material than what they show, mostly additional background the performers and what had to be done to track down their stories, and a lot of information about the recording process. Really good, in some ways better than the show.)

    About one chapter into the book, I pre-ordered this set. As I already have cd versions of about 60% of the songs, it was kind of a questionable purchase, but I'm glad I went ahead. These recordings sound "clean" without being "cleaned up", in the sense that you really feel like you can hear everything that was originally recorded without the "enhancements" some engineers do to brighten the sound, bring some parts forward to meet modern expectations, or erase what they feel were mistakes. There is also a noticeable absence of scratches and static, which I know some purists feel takes away from authenticity, but which I've always felt the original listeners would just as soon have done without if the technology had allowed it.
    If you are at all interested in the history of non-mainstream recorded music in this country, this is a worthwhile starting point.
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  • John
    5.0 out of 5 stars A national treasure
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2017
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    Everything said about this music is true - it's a national treasure, both in historical importance and in the quality of the music and the performances. Moreover, engineer Nick Bergh has seemingly worked magic with all of the American Epic tracks: the sound here is simply breathtaking. Most of these tracks are available elsewhere, lovingly restored and remastered by top-notch engineers of major recording companies...and they're all rendered obsolete by these recordings, which must now be considered the definitive remasters.

    A unique feature of both this Collection and the American Epic: The Soundtrack is that the producers have included lyrics for every song. The result hits the mark, providing context for the modern listener to appreciate this diverse array of artists from nearly a century ago.

    Note that the single-disc Soundtrack actually includes 4 tracks that are omitted from this Collection. They are: Frankie (Mississippi John Hurt), Cocaine Habit Blues (Hattie Hart and the Memphis Jug Band); Up Above My Head (Sister Rosetta Tharpe); and Jole Blon (Breaux Brothers with Louis Michot). The first three are historical recordings, while Jole Blon is a new recording performed for the American Epic film.
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  • Bernard C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss this if you're into roots music.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2022
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    The under $40 price is amazing. This set is worth far more. I've paid much more for sets of this nature Makes a great gift for someone whose into American Roots Music,Country & Blues. Or yourself! The mastering is absolutely outstanding. I own some of these songs on other sets & compilations & this is the best sound of any of them. Buy it at this price.
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  • David Roberts
    5.0 out of 5 stars Purchased for Christmas Gifts
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2023
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    Due to family sickness, these items have not been given yet to family members intended for, so can not
    rate how the items received perform for them, but both items received intact in new condition. Looking forward to when recipients can receive them and give me feedback on their performance. Thank you so much! Have a Good New Year!
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  • kingstonso
    4.0 out of 5 stars So far, everything looks good. Only arrived, I haven't had chance to listen to them
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2020
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    Music on my ipod (yes, I still use one of those). Now I'm told, that I should buy a new phone with more memory. Why the phone and the ipod are both paid for, and I use the phone all the time. The ipod comes when I'm driving and want to listen to music; or when I take the train to the city and I listen during the ride, waiting for the train, and usually, waiting for a doctor. That's what most of my trips to the city involve.

    Of note, Amazon sent me two copies of this Collection. Why, I don't know.
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  • Finn Jenner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stunningly clear and detailed soundscape
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2020
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    The reverse engineering using rebuilt equipment similar to what was available in the 1920s has produced the best sound of these rural folk artists. Clean, clean, clean. Full of charming Americana, I can't say enough good about this music. Treat yourself and buy this collection. You will not be sorry!
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  • Timothy Verthein
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2020
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    Just buy it. The recording of modern artists on nearly 100 year old equipment is amazing. Pure music. No studio tricks. Amazing. Both sonically and historically.
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  • Gaétan Jobin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellente série, le coffret cd l'accompagne bien.
    Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2023
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    J'ai aimé la série et je voulais pouvoir écouter les chansons.
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  • Will
    5.0 out of 5 stars You owe this to yourself
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2019
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    You! Yes, you. I know why you're here. You have an expansive and explorative taste in music and are curious as to whether this collection of old oldies is worth investing in for a physical copy. Hell, you've probably already sampled the merchandise on Spotify and know full well that this is an absolute gift to anyone who loves music beyond the boundaries of their time: the songs aren't just of historical interest, they're also visceral and beautiful. Given how long they all predate Chuck Berry, it's incredible how many of these recordings flat out rock. But I digress: the physical package is gorgeous, a large hardback book complete with lyrics, photos and intelligent linear notes. Where some boxsets pack their discs in awkward, snappy plastic, the five CDs here are slipped into thick and glossy card. Every care has been taken to make this appeal to epicuriates of music: this has clearly been a labour of love for the manufacturers/designers. I'm glad I got it for less than £40, but having now owned it I would have happily paid at least £60. So consider this package a reward to yourself for all those years spent going down those less travelled paths of music. Go on, treat yourself.
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  • JeeP
    5.0 out of 5 stars I N D I S P E N S A B L E ! ! !
    Reviewed in France on September 18, 2017
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    Si vous aimez LES musiques américaines, ce magnifique objet est un MUST ! En effet, on y trouve, sur 5 CDs classés par aires géographiques, les premiers enregistrements électriques d'artistes connus (Jimmie Rodgers, Carter Family, Robert Johnson, Leadbelly, Emmett Miller, ...) ou moins connus.
    Tous les styles sont représentés (folk, blues, jazz, tejano, cajun, gospel, hawaïan, ...) dans leur "jus" originel. Le son est excellent et parfaitement retravaillé sans être dénaturé.
    Cet album est un monument historique indispensable à celles et ceux qui,musiciens, musicologues ou amateurs, apprécient les musiques américaines.
    Un complément indispensable à l'extraordinaire compilation "American Pop: An Audio History - From Minstrel to Mojo On Record, 1893-1946" de 9 CDs sortie en 1998.
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  • cocotaiso
    5.0 out of 5 stars 2022年購入でベストかも
    Reviewed in Japan on January 8, 2023
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    Peter Barakanさんの音楽映画祭2022のアメリカン・エピックというドキュメンタリー映画の
    サウンドトラックの5CDです

    まだまだ知らないアメリカのルーツミュージックがここに有ります

    まだまだ5CDでも足りませんね
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  • Leo Gauthier
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in Canada on November 23, 2020
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    Excellent qualité de transfert numérique excellent
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