Jessie James / John Henry
Old Joe Clark
- Artist
- Old Joe Clark
- Label
- Sun-Ray
- Catalog number
- SRR-119
- Format
- 7" · 45 RPM
- Country
- US
- Released
- 1966
- Genre
- Folk, World, & Country
What’s on it
Jessie James / John Henry has 2 tracks.
- AJessie James
- BJohn Henry
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Where it came from
Released in 1966 on the Sun-Ray label, this 45 RPM single featuring Old Joe Clark is a classic example of mid-sixties regional folk and country recording. These tracks revisit traditional American folk ballads, 'Jessie James' and 'John Henry,' which have long served as cornerstones of the bluegrass and old-time music repertoire. The record emerged during a period when independent labels often captured local musicians attempting to preserve these foundational songs for a new generation of listeners.
The production style is characterized by the stripped-back aesthetic common to Sun-Ray's catalog, focusing on the raw, authentic delivery of the artist rather than high-concept studio experimentation. While Old Joe Clark was not a mainstream national star, recordings like SRR-119 were typical of the era's commitment to keeping the heritage of Western and Appalachian storytelling accessible through affordable single releases.
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