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PATEROLLER IN A PEAR TREE. Old-Time, Breakdown. USA, North Carolina. From North Carolina banjo player Gaither Carleton (acoustic guitar virtuoso Doc Watson’s father-in-law). The tune was recorded by Folklorist Ralph Rinzler from the playing of Doc Watson, Gaither Carlton, and Doc's son Merle Watson.

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Recorded sources: Rounder CD 0371, Mac Bendord and the Woodshed All-Stars - “Willow” (1996).




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