1936 Asher Sizemore and Little Jimmies Songs of the Soil, Softcover. Measures about 9.5" by 6.5". Very good condition for age.
Own a true relic of the airwaves with this original 1937 edition of Asher Sizemore and Little Jimmie’s "Songs of the Soil". This 48-page softcover booklet was a staple for listeners of the Grand Ole Opry, who would mail in twenty-five cents to receive the music and lyrics to their favorite radio performances. Measuring approximately 9.5" by 6.5", the book contains a beautiful mix of mountain ballads, old hymns, children’s songs, and cowboy tunes, many arranged with piano and guitar chords.
Beyond the music, this collectible features rare family photographs of the duo, including the famous cover image of them at a lightning-bolt-themed microphone. Little Jimmie, who was only five years old when he joined his father on the radio, was celebrated for having over 200 songs memorized. This book serves as an important artifact of early country and western music history, documenting how performers used mail-order songbooks to supplement their income during the Depression. Whether you are a music historian, a folk singer, or a collector of Grand Ole Opry memorabilia, this songbook provides an intimate look at the "hearth and home" values of the era.
This item is vintage, over 85 years old. While it appears to be in very good condition for its age, there is the possibility I may have missed a minor detail. In the unlikely event I missed a major flaw I would reach out prior to sending it.
