FLORA MOLTON I Can't Stand It 45, Molton's Record 7", Blues, Gospel, EX+, Rare
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I purchased a massive estate-sale lot of over 2,000 vintage 45s in seven crates, all records sleeved. Owner was a savvy collector, it's loaded with old soul, rock, R&B, doo wop, Northern Soul, hip-hop, funk, obscurities, rarities, promos, novelties, etc. I will be listing quite a few over the coming months, stay tuned!
Rare private-label copy from the early 70's, very nice condition, sold only by Flora herself on her Washington D.C. street corner. No copies listed for sale or sold on Discogs or EBay. B-Side is 'Rejected Stone'.
"For over four decades the remarkable Flora Molton has served her Nation's Capital as both musician and composer. With her slide guitar and gospel repertoire she has continued a tradition of sidewalk serenading, or busking, if you like, which extends back to the dawn of urban civilization. As a child growing up in rural Louisa County, Virginia, she was exposed to the reels and set dance tunes of her elders as well as the newer blues of Bessie Smith, Blind Lemon Jefferson, and Sara Martin (her favorite) from phonograph records.
Molton's father was a Baptist minister, taking young Flora to Berryville, Virginia in the mid -thirties and to Washington in 1937, when he became minister of the Florida Avenue Baptist Church. It was here that a man showed her how to tune her guitar in Vastopol (open D) and her own musicianship took care of the rest.
In the mid-sixties she became an integral part of Washington's emerging folk blues community, joining John Jackson, Archie Edwards, Phil Wiggins, John Cephas and Big Chief Ellis in a successful effort to keep traditional blues and gospel song alive and well. Another member of this establishment was the late Ed Morris who served as musician, impresario, and unflagging supporter for Ms. Molton.
Molton's Record, 4295
CONDITION: Record is Ex+, clean, glossy, no scratches, plays nice and quiet, no crackling. Generic sleeve..SHIPPING: $3.99, US Media Mail. International buyers please do not pay after winning until I have invoiced you the proper shipping total, thanks!
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