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Video of Joe Rakestraw, Athens, Georgia, 1988 January 3-17

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@ Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection

Georgia Folklore Society

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Video of Joe Rakestraw performing on guitar and vocals at his home in Athens, Georgia, filmed between January 3, 1988 and January 17, 1988. In between songs he is interviewed, and describes his early days performing in string bands and playing church music. Rakestraw also tells stories and speaks about art. Songs: How Great Thou Art, What Have We Done To This Old World, Railroad Bill, Leavin' Here Don't Know Where I'm Goin', Boll Weevil Blues, Market St. Blues, Am I Blue, St. Louis Blues, Sittin On Top Of The World, Orange Blossom Special, Mama Don't 'Low, How Great Thou Art, Amazing Grace, Rock Of Ages, What Have We Done To This Old World, Tipperary, Are You From, Buck
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Video
Contributors:
Rosenbaum, Art
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Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection

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Digital Library of Georgia