I've seen a number of threads here about classic or current clawhammer recordings. I'm interested in something a little different: I'd like to get a recording (or several, as the case may be) that would serve as reference library for me. I'm just getting into clawhammer/old time, and while I'm familiar with many of the best-known tunes, I'd like to widen my knowledge of the old time repertoire. Many of the tunes mentioned on this forum I've never heard before.
I realize that I can check out YouTube for just about anything, and that works fine for a song or two, but what I want is something I can play over and over, while reading, driving, etc., less to learn to play the tunes than simply to become familiar with them.
So, are there any recordings you'd recommend to someone who wants to develp a better sense of the repertoire? I'd prefer recordings with vocals because instrumentals will make it harder to associate melodies with titles.
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