The End of an Old Song
John Cohen, founding member of the ‘50s folk troupe the New Lost City Ramblers, started making films in order to bring together the two disciplines he was heavily active in: music and photography. The End of an Old Song brings us to North Carolina, and demonstrates the power of old English ballads sung with gusto while soused in a saloon.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
The End of an Old Song
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 1, 1969
Runtime
0h 30m
Genres
Documentary, Music
User Score
100%
Original Title
The End of an Old Song
Production Companies
Smithsonian Folkways
Director
John Cohen
Description
John Cohen, founding member of the ‘50s folk troupe the New Lost City Ramblers, started making films in order to bring together the two disciplines he was heavily active in: music and photography. The End of an Old Song brings us to North Carolina, and demonstrates the power of old English ballads sung with gusto while soused in a saloon.
