Molly and Tenbrooks

"Molly and Tenbrooks," also known as "The Racehorse Song," is a traditional song of the late 19th century. One of the first recordings of the song was the Carver Boys' 1929 version called "Tim Brook."[1] The song was recorded by Bill Monroe and His Blue Grass Boys on October 28, 1947, but not released until 1949. In 1948, The Stanley Brothers released a recording of it in the Blue Grass Boys' style, marking the first recorded adoption of the bluegrass style by a second band.[2] The song was also recorded by Steve Gillette on his self-titled debut album in 1967 in the folk style and a very different adaptation, by Gillette and Linda Albertano.[3] Their version was later recorded by the well-known Canadian folk duo Ian and Sylvia for their album, Play One More.[4] Tom T. Hall recorded "Molly and Tenbrooks" with Bill Monroe contributing on his mandolin on July 13, 1976 for Hall's LP The Magnificent Music Machine, released in 1976.[5]

  1. ^ Wolfe 1996, p. 42.
  2. ^ Rosenberg 1985, p. 84
  3. ^ "Steve Gillette (album) at All Music". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-09-26.
  4. ^ "Steve Gillette (Official Website) Steve Gillette Songs Have Been Recorded by These Artists". Retrieved 2013-09-26.
  5. ^ The Magnificent Music Machine, Tom T. Hall (Master Number: 2-52445) Mercury SRM 1-1111 1976.