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Finding Aid for the Charlie Brill Collection of Country Music Sound Recordings
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Finding Aid for the Charlie Brill 900-M 1 Collection of Country Music Sound Recordings Descriptive Summary Title: Charlie Brill Collection of Country Music Sound Recordings Collection number: 900-M Creator: Brill, Charlie Extent: 52 sound recordings Repository: University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Performing Arts Special Collections Los Angeles, California 90095-1490 Abstract: The collection consists of 52 78 r.p.m. sound recordings featuring early, country music artists such as Hank Williams, Tennessee Ernie Ford and Bill Monroe. The collection is arranged alphabetically by work title. Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Charlie Brill Collection of Country Music Sound Recordings, 900-M, Performing Arts Special Collections , University of California, Los Angeles. Scope and Content 52 78 r.p.m. sound recordings featuring early, country music artists such as Hank Williams, Tennessee Ernie Ford and Bill Monroe. The collection is organized into the following series: Series 1. Brill Series One Series 2. Brill Series Two Series 3. Brill Series Three
Box 1 Alabama Waltz Composer: Williams, Hank Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Decca Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 46236
Box 1 Angels Rock Me To Sleep Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Decca Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 46325
Box 1 Anticipation Blues Composer: Tennessee Ernie Performer: Tennessee Ernie Publisher: Capitol Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 57-40258
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Box 1 Bloodshot Eyes Composer: Penny Composer: Hall Performer: Penny, Hank Publisher: King Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 828
Box 1 Blue Grass Breakdown Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20552
Box 1 Blue Moon of Kentucky Composer: Monroe Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20370
Box 1 Boat of Love Composer: Smith, James B. Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Decca Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 46254
Box 1 Boiled Beef Performer: Cohen, Myron Publisher: Banner Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: B 2049
Box 1 Bright Lights and Blonde Haired Women Composer: Kirk, Eddie Performer: Tennessee Ernie Performer: Starlighters Publisher: Capitol Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 1174
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Box 1 Certainly Baby Composer: Slay, Frank Jr. Composer: Crewe, Bob Performer: Charlie and Ray Publisher: Herald Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: H 454
Box 1 China Doll Composer: Cannan, Gerald Composer: Cannan, Guna Performer: Stone, Cliffie Performer: Preston, Terry Publisher: Capitol Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 1861
Box 1 Christmas Time's A-Coming Composer: Logan, Tex Performer: Monroe, Bill Publisher: Decca Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 46386
Box 1 Cincinnati Dancing Pig Composer: Wood, Guy Composer: Lewis, Al Performer: Tennessee Ernie Performer: Starlighters Publisher: Capitol Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 1174
Box 1 Cold Cold Heart Composer: Williams Performer: Williams, Hank Performer: Drifting Cowboys Publisher: MGM Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 10904
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Box 1 Cool, Cool Kisses Composer: Martin, Cal Composer: Ford, Ernest Performer: Tennessee Ernie Performer: O'Connell, Helen Publisher: Capitol Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 1809
Box 1 The Cry of the Wild Goose Composer: Gilkyson, Terry Creator/Collector: Tennessee Ernie Publisher: Capitol Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 40280
Box 1 Dear John Composer: Ritter Composer: Gass Performer: Williams, Hank Performer: Drifting Cowboys Publisher: MGM Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 10904
Box 1 Dear Old Dixie Composer: Flatt Composer: Scruggs Performer: Flatt, Lester Performer: Scruggs, Earl Performer: Foggy Mountain Boys Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 21125
Box 1 Dearest One Composer: Jones, Charles Performer: Charlie and Ray Publisher: Herald Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: H 454
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Box 1 The Donkey Serenade Composer: Friml Composer: Stothart Composer: Wright Composer: Forrest Performer: Tennessee Ernie Publisher: Capitol Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 40280
Box 1 Fatback Louisiana, U.S.A. Composer: Freberg, Stan Performer: Tennessee Ernie Performer: Cliffie Stone's Orchestra Performer: Howard, Paul Mason Publisher: Capitol Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 2066
Box 1 The First Whippoorwill Composer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Monroe, Bill Publisher: Decca Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 28045
Box 1 The First Whippoorwill Composer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Monroe, Bill Publisher: Decca Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 46386
Box 1 Foggy Mountain Chimes Composer: Scruggs, Earl Performer: Flatt, Lester Performer: Scruggs, Earl Performer: Seckler, Curly Performer: Foggy Mountain Boys Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 21179
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Box 1 Footprints in the Snow Arranger: Lane, B. Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20080
Box 1 Good Morning to You Composer: Monroe, Charlie Performer: Monroe, Charlie Performer: Kentucky Pardners Publisher: RCA Victor Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 21-0417
Box 1 Goodbye Old Pal Composer: Monroe Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20370
Box 1 Hey, Good Looking Composer: Williams, Hank Performer: Tennessee Ernie Performer: O'Connell, Helen Publisher: Capitol Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 1809
Box 1 The Highest Bidder Composer: Snow Composer: Church Composer: Bryant Performer: Snow, Hank Performer: Rainbow Ranch Boys Publisher: RCA Victor Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20-4346
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Box 1 Hominy Grits Composer: Burnette Performer: Burnette, Smiley Performer: Sunshine Girls Publisher: ARA Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: RM 4005A
Box 1 I Gott Have My Baby Back Composer: Tillman, Floyd Performer: Allen, Rex Performer: Arizona Wranglers Performer: Byrd, Jerry Publisher: Mercury Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 6228
Box 1 I Love You Madly Composer: Jones, Charles Performer: Charlie and Ray Publisher: Herald Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: H 438
Box 1 I Love You So Much it Hurts Composer: Tillman Performer: Tillman, Floyd Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 204
Box 1 I Should Have Known Composer: Dale Composer: Insetta Performer: Dale, Jimmie Performer: Prides of the Prairie Publisher: Continental Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: C-8035
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Box 1 I Was Satisfied Composer: Penny, Hank Performer: Penny, Hank Publisher: King Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 828
Box 1 If I Should Wander Back Tonight Composer: Flatt Composer: Scruggs Performer: Flatt, Lester Performer: Scruggs, Earl Performer: Froggy Mountain Boys Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 21125
Box 1 I'll Go Stepping Too Composer: James, T. Composer: Organ Performer: Flatt, Lester Performer: Scruggs, Earl Performer: Foggy Mountain Boys Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 21179
Box 1 I'll Take What I Can Get Composer: Tillman Performer: Tillman, Floyd Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20430
Box 1 I'm Blue, I'm Lonesome Composer: Smith, James B. Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Decca Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 46254
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Box 1 I'm Going Back to Old Kentucky Composer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20612
Box 1 I'm Head Over Heals in Love Composer: Flatt Performer: Flatt, Lester Performer: Scruggs, Earl Performer: Foggy Mountain Boys Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20805
Box 1 I'm On My Way to the Old Home Composer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Decca Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 28045
Box 1 I'm Walking the Dog Composer: Grimsley Performer: Pierce, Webb Publisher: Decca Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 28834
Box 1 (Our Own) Jole Blon Composer: Acuff, Roy Performer: Acuff, Roy Performer: Smoky Mountain Boys Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20106
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Box 1 Kaw Liga Composer: Williams Composer: Rose Performer: Williams, Hank Performer: Drifting Cowboys Publisher: MGM Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 11416
Box 1 Kentucky Waltz Composer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Tennessee Ernie Publisher: Capitol Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 1470
Box 1 Kentucky Waltz Composer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20013
Box 1 Kissin' Bug Boogie Composer: Roberts, Allan Performer: Tennessee Ernie Publisher: Capitol Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 1775
Box 1 The Last Mile Composer: Autry Composer: Rose, Fred Composer: Haldman Performer: Autry, Gene Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 37816
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Box 1 The Leaf of Love Composer: Williams Composer: Newman Performer: Autry, Gene Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 37816
Box 1 Letter From My Darlin Composer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Monroe, Bill Publisher: Decca Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 46392
Box 1 Lovesick Blues Composer: Williams, Hank Performer: Williams, Hank Performer: Drifting Cowboys Publisher: MGM Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 10352
Box 1 Molly and Tenbrooks Composer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20612
Box 1 Mule Boogie Composer: Boyd, Bill Composer: McRight, Leonard Performer: Boyd, Jim Performer: Men of the West Publisher: RCA Victor Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 21 0301
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Box 1 Mule Train Composer: Glickman Composer: Lange Composer: Heath Performer: Tennessee Ernie Publisher: Capitol Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 57-40258
Box 1 Music Makin' Mama from Memphis Composer: Snow, Clarence E. Performer: Snow, Hank Performer: Rainbow Ranch Boys Publisher: RCA Victor Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20-4346
Box 1 My Heart Would Know Composer: Williams Performer: Williams, Hank Performer: Drifting Cowboys Publisher: MGM Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 11000
Box 1 My Rose of Old Kentucky Composer: Monroe Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20423
Box 1 Neath a Cold Gray Tomb of Stone Composer: Williams, Hank Composer: Foree, Mel Performer: Monroe, Charlie Performer: Kentucky Pardners Publisher: RCA Victor Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 21-0417
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Box 1 Never Again (Will I Knock on Your Door) Composer: Williams, Hank Performer: Williams, Hank Performer: Drifting Cowboys Publisher: MGM Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 10352
Box 1 The Old Fiddler Composer: Ashley, Hugh Composer: Wright, Ira Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Decca Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 46236
Box 1 A Petal From a Faded Rose Composer: Travis Composer: Rusk Performer: Allen, Rex Performer: Arizona Wranglers Performer: Byrd, Jerry Publisher: Mercury Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 6228
Box 1 Pore Ol Koo Liger Composer: Williams, Hank Composer: Rose, Fred Performer: Homer and Jethro Publisher: RCA Victor Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20-5280
Box 1 Raw Hide Composer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Monroe, Bill Publisher: Decca Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 46392
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Box 1 The Rhumba Boogie Composer: Snow, Clarence E. Performer: Snow, Hank Performer: Rainbow Ranch Boys Publisher: RCA Victor Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 21-0431
Box 1 Rock City Boogie Composer: Allison, Joe Composer: Kern, Anita Performer: Tennessee Ernie Performer: Dinning Sisters Performer: Cliffie Stone's Music Publisher: Capitol Physical Description: 78 Additional Note Publisher no.: 1911
Box 1 Rocky Road Blues Composer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20013
Box 1 A Room Full of Roses Composer: Spencer, Ken Performer: Cousin Abner Publisher: Talent Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 747
Box 1 Sailor's Plea Composer: Rodgers, Jimmie Composer: McWilliams, Elsie Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Decca Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 28183
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Box 1 Sixteen Tons Composer: Travis, Merle Performer: Tennessee Ernie Conductor: Fascinato, Jack Publisher: Capitol Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 3262
Box 1 Snowshoe Thompson Composer: Howard, Paul Mason Composer: Ebsen, Buddy Performer: Tennessee Ernie Performer: Cliffie Stone's Orchestra Publisher: Capitol Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 2066
Box 1 Stack O Lee Composer: Busch, Lou Performer: Tennessee Ernie Performer: Carr, Joe "Fingers" Publisher: Capitol Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 1349
Box 1 The Strange Little Girl Composer: Ross, Jerry Composer: Adler, Richard Performer: Tennessee Ernie Publisher: Capitol Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 1470
Box 1 Streamlined Cannon Ball Composer: Acuff, Roy Performer: Tennessee Ernie Performer: Dinning Sisters Performer: Cliffie Stone's Music Publisher: Capitol Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 1911
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Box 1 Summertime is Past and Gone Composer: Monroe Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20503
Box 1 Sweetheart You Done Me Wrong Composer: Monroe Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20423
Box 1 Swing Low Sweet Chariot Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Decca Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 46325
Box 1 Tailor Made Woman Composer: Bryand, Jimmy Composer: Kemp, Bill Performer: Tennessee Ernie Performer: Carr, Joe "Fingers" Publisher: Capitol Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 1349
Box 1 Ten Gallon Hat Composer: Burnette Composer: Penny Composer: Wills Performer: Burnette, Smiley Performer: Sunshine Girls Publisher: ARA Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: RM 4005B Note From the Columbia picture, "Powder River."
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Box 1 Tennessee Central (Number 9) Composer: Smith, B. Performer: Acuff, Roy Performer: Smoky Mountain Boys Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20106
Box 1 Tennessee Central (Number 9) Composer: Smith, Beasley Performer: Stone, Cliffie Publisher: Capitol Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 1861
Box 1 Texas Brags Composer: Johnson, Elsie Performer: Cousin Abner Publisher: Talent Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 747
Box 1 (How Much) Is That Hound Dog in the Window Composer: Merrill, Bob Performer: Homer and Jethro Publisher: RCA Victor Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20-5280
Box 1 (How Much) Is That Hound Dog Composer: Merrill, Bob Performer: Homer and Jethro Publisher: RCA Victor Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20-5280
Box 1 There Stands the Glass Composer: Hull, Russ Composer: Shurtz, Mary Jean Composer: Greisham, Autry Performer: Pierce, Webb Publisher: Decca Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 28834
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Box 1 tin Pan Polka Composer: Walker, Cindy Performer: Penny, Hank Publisher: King Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 891
Box 1 Toy Heart Composer: Monroe Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20552
Box 1 True Life Blues Composer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20080
Box 1 We Can't Be Darlings Any More Composer: Flatt Composer: Sechler Performer: Flatt, Lester Performer: Scruggs, Earl Performer: Foggy Mountain Boys Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20805
Box 1 We Were Maried Composer: Coben, Cy Performer: Boyd, Jim Performer: Men of the West Publisher: RCA Victor Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 21 0301
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Box 1 What You've Got Composer: Walker, Cindy Performer: Penny, Hank Publisher: King Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 891
Box 1 When the Cactus is in Bloom Composer: Rogers, Jimmie Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Decca Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 28183
Box 1 Wicked Path of Sin Composer: Monroe Performer: Monroe, Bill Performer: Blue Grass Boys Publisher: Columbia Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 20503
Box 1 Woman is a Five Letter Word Composer: Zaret Composer: Singer Composer: Shaw Performer: Tennessee Ernie Publisher: Capitol Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 1775
Box 1 Wreck of the Old 97 Composer: Whittier Composer: Noell Composer: Lewey Performer: Dale, Jimmie Performer: Prides of the Prairie Publisher: Continental Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: C-8035
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Box 1 You Don't Have to be a Baby to Cry Composer: Merrill, Bob Composer: Shand, Terry Performer: Tennessee Ernie Conductor: Fascinato, Jack Publisher: Capitol Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 3262
Box 1 You Pass Me By Composer: Nesbitt Composer: Snow Performer: Snow, Hank Performer: Rainbow Ranch Boys Publisher: RCA Victor Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 21-0431
Box 1 Your Cheatin Heart Composer: Williams, Hank Performer: Williams, Hank Performer: Drifting Cowboys Publisher: MGM Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: 11416
Box 1 You're To Blame Composer: Jones, Charles Performer: Charlie and Ray Publisher: Herald Physical Description: 78 rpm Additional Note Publisher no.: H 438
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