The Dying Mother

This is one of my favourite Carter Family songs. Recorded in Chicago in 1940, it sums up everything I love about their music: unabashedly sentimental lyrics, sweet harmonies and Maybelle's strong guitar playing.

"As you stand by the grave tears drops fall on her casket
And we vow there to meet her on that happy shore "

The Carter Family - The Dying Mother.mp3

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