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When The Ransomed Get Home

  • When The Ransomed Get Home

    Between 1936 and 1951, Bill (1917-) and Earl (1919-) Bolick of Hickory, North Carolina, recorded 126 sides for the Victor Company. With all respect to Bill and Charlie, and George and Tammy, they still rule as the greatest country duet ever.

    The Blue Sky Boys: Earl Bolick, lead vocal, guitar; Bill Bolick, tenor vocal, mandolin.

    Charlotte NC 10/36 Montgomery-Ward M-716C

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