MOONSHINE KATE
Moonshine Kate, born Rosa Lee Carson, was one of the earliest women to record commercially in country music. The daughter of pioneering Georgia fiddler Fiddlin' John Carson, she began performing with him as a child and became a regular member of his band, the Virginia Reelers. A singer, guitarist, banjo player and comedienne, she recorded extensively during the late 1920s and early 1930s, both with her father and under her own name, leaving an important legacy in the early history of old-time and country music.
MY MAN'S A JOLLY RAILROAD MAN
Recorded October 30, 1931 – Atlanta, Georgia
Matrix 405071-1 - Columbia 15753-D
"My Man's a Jolly Railroad Man" is a cheerful railroad song celebrating the life of a railroad worker through lighthearted lyrics and an infectious melody. Accompanying herself on guitar, Moonshine Kate delivers the song with youthful confidence and an easy rhythmic drive. The performance reflects the popularity of railroad themes in early country music while showcasing her natural ability as both singer and accompanist.
