Charlie Oaks - The Death Of Floyd Collins
Review by David Davin
The album "The Death of Floyd Collins" by Charlie Oaks is a hauntingly beautiful tribute to the tragic story of Floyd Collins, a Kentucky cave explorer who became trapped in a cave in 1925. Oaks' folk-inspired songs are full of emotion and storytelling, capturing the spirit of the era and the tragedy that befell Collins.
From the opening track "Down in the Cave", Oaks' distinctive voice sets the tone for the album. His lyrics are poetic and powerful, painting vivid pictures of the cave and the man trapped within it. The music is sparse but effective, with Oaks' acoustic guitar and occasional harmonica providing a haunting backdrop to his vocals.
The standout track on the album is "The Ballad of Floyd Collins". This epic song tells the entire story of Collins' ordeal, from his initial discovery of the cave to his eventual death. Oaks' storytelling skills are on full display here, as he weaves a compelling narrative that is both heartbreaking and inspiring.
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Filename: charlie-oaks-the-death-of-floyd-collins.rar- MP3 size: 9 mb
- FLAC size: 67 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Little Mary Phagan | ||
| The Death Of Floyd Collins |
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Catalog Numbers
15099Labels
VocalionListen online
- escuchar en línea
- online anhören
- kuunnella verkossa
- ascolta in linea
- écouter en ligne
- lytte på nettet
- online luisteren
- lyssna på nätet
- ouvir online
Formats
- Shellac
- 10"
- 78 RPM
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Manufactured By | The Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Vocals | Charlie Oaks |
| Guitar | Charlie Oaks |
| Harmonica | Charlie Oaks |
Notes
- Voice, Guitar and Mouth Harp.
- Recorded 7 August 1925 in New York, NY.
- Side A matrix no. 1075-W, 1076-W, or 1077-W.
- Side B matrix no. 1072-W, 1073-W, or 1074-W.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): △15099A 3
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): △15099B 2
About Charlie Oaks
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- Oaks
