The Weavers Album and Cover
Object number2002.128.01ab
Dateca. 1963
MediumVinyl, Paper, Ink, Cardboard
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 "Travelling On with The Weavers". The album cover features an illustration of the band in the lower right corner. The title of the album is printed in red, gray, black, and blue text. "Travelling On with The Weavers" was produced by Vanguard Recording Society.
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