Old Plunks New Coon Medley

[Charles Blake]

Hello I just wanted this record from my collection of banjo records it’s a really rare title I Hope you enjoy it.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtmfCMyhpdg

[Trapdoor2]

Any information on this record? Who's playing, who pressed it, date, etc?

edit: I found it: Vess Ossman, NY City, 1902. Released on both Victor and Monarch labels. Matrix #1664

[Charles Blake]

Sorry For the lack of information There. Yes Your info is correct it is Vess ossman playing.    Matrix # 1664

It’s a 7 inch Victor       The first song in the medley is “Josephine My Jo” I’m not sure what the other song is.
Trapdoor2 said:

Any information on this record? Who's playing, who pressed it, date, etc?

edit: I found it: Vess Ossman, NY City, 1902. Released on both Victor and Monarch labels. Matrix #1664

[Shawn McSweeny]

The first 34 seconds or so :"Josephine My Jo" verse & chorus; music by Jas. T. Brymn ;

Approx 34 sec - 1:04 : "I Wants to be the Leadin' Lady" chorus; music by Harry Von Tilzer;

1:04 to end : " My Lady Hottentot" chorus; music by Harry Von Tilzer.

All 3 pieces copyright 1901 by Shapiro Bernstein & Von Tilzer

[Shawn McSweeny]

My transcription is of a version dubbed many years ago onto low-fi reel tape- probably some minor differences from the version posted here.