Hazel Dickens / Alice Gerrard: The Sweetest Gift (1967)

This song was recorded in 1967, and released on the LP, "Hazel & Alice" (Rounder Records, 1973). Composed by James B. Coats (1901 - 1961).
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More historical recordings:

Johnny Cash: Down in the Valley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJorUGP3TOM

Hazel Dickens / Alice Gerrard: My Better Years - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl8XDU8baWQ

Smiley Hobbs: Train (1956): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj6BLvNW8RY

Blaine Sprouse: Orange Blossom Special: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6myRZx9tMoc

David and Billie Ray Johnson - Bluegrass Breakdown: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpxZHT9h1CY

Earl Taylor & The Stony Mountain Boys: Foggy Mountain Top - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl7aR2FHf2k

The Late Senator Robert Byrd: Will The Circle Be Unbroken (1978 Recording) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzkEKLn-d8M

My Country and Bluegrass collection: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=2A2BAA5AF3DF8D80