Album, Record & Cover - The Weavers
Object number2002.137.01ab
Dateca. 1975
MediumPaper, Ink, Vinyl
Dimensions12 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (31.8 x 31.8 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
The Weavers were an American folk music quartet who sang traditional folk songs, blues, gospel music, and American ballads. One of the members of the band, Lee Hays, was a native of Little Rock, Arkansas. They sold millions of records at the height of their popularity in the mid-twentieth century with hits including “On Top of Old Smokey”, “Kisses Sweeter than Wine”, and “Darling Corey”. In February 2006, The Weavers received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammy Awards.
An album by The Weavers entitled "The Weavers on Tour". The album cover features a photograph of Lee Hays, Ronnie Gilbert, Pete Seeger, and Fred Kellerman playing instruments and singing. The back cover features reviews of the album as well as a song list. The title of the album is situated to the top of the album cover. "The Weavers on Tour" was produced by Vanguard Recording Society, Inc.
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