It's one of the most distinctive sounds in country and bluegrass music. You can hear it in the singing of Patty Loveless, Keith Whitley and Ricky Skaggs. The way these Appalachian-born singers bend ...

Alec's String Band. side 1: Medley of Old Time Songs; side 2: Jerry's Novelty Orchestra. Hot Time in the Old Town (Victor 21587) 78 rpm. Side 1 was recorded in 1927. Side 2 was recorded in 1926.