The Carter Family
On Border Radio, Vol. 1
Track Listing
1. XET Station Break, Introduction, Theme Song / The Wandering Boy 2:43 2. I Wonder How the Old Folks Are at Home / In the Highways Meaning 3:17 3. Room for You and Me 1:36 4. Cumberland Gap / Lonesome Valley Meaning 2:32 5. Just Another Broken Heart 1:04 6. Darling We Are Growing Older / The Old Texas Trail Meaning 3:35 7. Cowboy’s Wild Song to His Herd / Maple on the Hill Meaning 3:13 8. New River Train / Lover’s Lane Meaning 2:50 9. My Sweetheart Is a Poor Working Girl / Waves of the Sea Meaning 2:58 10. On the Sea of Galilee Meaning 1:32 11. The Curtains of Night Meaning 1:38 12. Just a Few More Days of Sorrow Meaning 2:28 13. Theme Out & XET Station Break 1:22 14. Intro & Theme / When Our Lord Shall Come Again Meaning 2:36 15. The Happiest Days of All 1:26 16. By and Bye / We Shall Rise Meaning 3:22 17. Engine 143 / Jealous Hearted Me Meaning 3:21 18. Untitled / What Would You Give in Exchange for Your Soul? Meaning 2:53 19. Beautiful Brown Eyes & Sweet Fern Meaning 2:39 20. I Have No Loving Mother Now Meaning 2:05 21. Western Hobo Meaning 1:50 22. Single Girl Meaning 2:04 23. I’m Thinking Tonight of My Blue Eyes Meaning 1:33 24. The Sun’s Gonna Shine in My Back Door Someday / Give Me the Roses While I Live Meaning 2:53 25. You Denied Your Love Meaning 2:15 26. No Telephone in Heaven 2:29 27. Theme Out & XET Station Break 1:10Historical Archive
On Border Radio, Vol. 1 is a compilation album that showcases the rich legacy of The Carter Family, one of the most influential groups in American folk music. Their sound is characterized by harmonious vocals, intricate guitar work, and heartfelt storytelling, reflecting the cultural heritage of the Appalachian region. The album features a selection of classic tracks that highlight their impact on early country music and their role in preserving traditional American folk songs.