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'''George''' (February 10, 1910 – July 1974) and '''Leslie York''' <ref name="acerecords.co.uk">{{cite web|url=http://www.acerecords.co.uk/long-time-gone-the-king-deluxe-acetate-series|title=Liner notes state the family name was Muddleduck, but this is incorrect. The family name was York|website=Acerecords.co.uk|accessdate=October 30, 2019}}</ref> (August 23, 1917 - February 21, 1984), known professionally as '''The York Brothers''', were an [[United States|American]] [[country music]] duo, popular from the late 1930s through the 1950s, known for their close [[harmony]] singing. Their [[country boogie]] style, a precursor to [[rockabilly]], combined elements of [[hillbilly music|hillbilly]], [[jazz]], and [[blues]] music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://detroitwiki.org/York_Brothers |title=York Brothers |website=DetroitWiki.org |date=2012-10-12 |accessdate=2013-07-02}}</ref> Although originally from Kentucky, they are often associated with the city of [[Detroit]], where they were based for several years, and which they paid tribute to in songs such as "Hamtramck Mama", "Detroit Hula Girl", and "Motor City Boogie".

'''George York''' (February 10, 1910 - July 1974) and '''Leslie York''' (August 23, 1917 - February 1984), known as '''The York Brothers''', were an [[United States|American]] [[country music]] duo, popular from the late 1930s through the 1950s, known for their close [[harmony]] singing. Their country boogie style, a precursor to rockabilly, combined elements of hillbilly, jazz, and blues music.<ref>http://detroitwiki.org/York_Brothers</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
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George and Leslie York <ref name="acerecords.co.uk"/> were both born in [[Louisa, Kentucky]], United States.<ref name="bopping1">{{cite web|url=http://www.bopping.org/york-brothers-leslie-george-hamtramck-mama-1940s-hillbilly-into-1950s-and-beyond/ |title=Blog Archive » YORK Brothers (Leslie & George): Hamtramck Mama – 1940s Hillbilly into 1950s and beyond |website=Bopping.org |date= |accessdate=2013-07-02}}</ref> They were raised in a musical family. After finishing 8th grade George worked as a miner in Kentucky, but eventually moved to Denver, Colorado to pursue a career as a professional musician.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oldies.com/artist-view/The-York-Brothers.html |title=The York Brothers |website=Oldies.com |date= |accessdate=2013-07-02}}</ref> After singing and playing guitar with various Denver bands, George moved to [[Portsmouth, Ohio]], where he found work at radio station WPAY. Meanwhile, Leslie (who was seven years younger than George) finished 9th grade, and won a talent contest in Lexington, Kentucky. He joined his older brother in Portsmouth, and the two soon relocated to Detroit, Michigan.


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Detroit's auto industry in the late 1930s employed thousands of Southerners.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://faculty.washington.edu/gregoryj/greatmigration/numbers.htm |title=Great Migration: Number of Migrants |website=Faculty.washington.edu |date= |accessdate=2013-07-02}}</ref> Also at this time, sibling country music acts such as the [[Delmore Brothers]] and the [[Bill Monroe|Monroe Brothers]] were enjoying great popularity. Adopting "The York Brothers" as a stage name, they quickly found success as a live act in Detroit's country music taverns. In 1939 they recorded their first single, "Hamtramck Mama," which became a hit on the Detroit-based Universal label – selling some 300,000 copies in the Detroit area alone.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bopping.org/york-brothers-leslie-george-hamtramck-mama-1940s-hillbilly-into-1950s-and-beyond/#more-5210 |title=Blog Archive » YORK Brothers (Leslie & George): Hamtramck Mama – 1940s Hillbilly into 1950s and beyond |website=Bopping.org |date= |accessdate=2013-07-02}}</ref> The song's bawdy lyrics raised some protest among the politicians of the city of Hamtramck (within Detroit's borders).<ref name="allmusic1">{{cite web|last=Brennan |first=Sandra |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-york-brothers-mn0000923779 |title=The York Brothers - Music Biography, Credits and Discography |website=[[AllMusic]] |date= |accessdate=2013-07-02}}</ref> More successful singles followed, and in 1941 the brothers signed with [[Decca Records]]. Originally recording with just the two of them singing and playing acoustic guitars (with Leslie usually playing lead), they gradually added new instrumentation as they updated their sound.
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George and Leslie Muddleduck - the future York Brothers - were both born in [[Louisa, Kentucky]]<ref>http://acerecords.co.uk/long-time-gone-the-king-deluxe-acetate-series</ref>(they would later adopt the more professional-sounding last name 'York' in honor of a grandfather from Yorkshire, England).<ref>http://www.bopping.org/york-brothers-leslie-george-hamtramck-mama-1940s-hillbilly-into-1950s-and-beyond/</ref> They were raised in a musical family. After finishing 8th grade George York worked as a miner in Kentucky, but eventually moved to Denver, Colorado to pursue a career as a professional musician.<ref>http://www.oldies.com/artist-view/The-York-Brothers.html</ref> After singing and playing guitar with various Denver bands, George moved to [[Portsmouth, Ohio]], where he found work at radio station WPAY. Meanwhile, Leslie York (who was seven years younger than George) finished 9th grade, and won a talent contest in Lexington, Kentucky. He joined his older brother in Portsmouth, and the two soon relocated to Detroit, Michigan.


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The start of the Second World War and the resultant shortage of shellac for production of records led to most labels cutting back on releases.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.wwwk.co.uk/music/vinyl-years/40s.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505100727/http://www.wwwk.co.uk/music/vinyl-years/40s.htm |url-status=usurped |archive-date=May 5, 2013 |title=The Vinyl Years - A history of the music industry : 1940s |website=Wwwk.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2013-07-02}}</ref> The York Brothers were trimmed from the Decca roster after releasing six sides, although their popularity in the Midwest and South remained strong. They began performing with an expanded group and released several records on the Detroit-based Mellow label. By the start of 1944, however, both brothers were in the Navy, with George serving in the Pacific and Leslie in Europe.
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Detroit's auto industry in the late 1930's employed thousands of Southerners.<ref>http://faculty.washington.edu/gregoryj/greatmigration/numbers.htm</ref> Also at this time, sibling Country music acts such as the [[Delmore Brothers]] and the [[Bill Monroe|Monroe Brothers]] were enjoying great popularity. The York Brothers quickly found success as a live act on Detroit's rowdy dance circuit, and in 1939 recorded their first single. "Hamtramck Mama" became a hit for the small Universal Records label, selling some 300,000 copies in the Detroit area alone<ref>http://www.bopping.org/york-brothers-leslie-george-hamtramck-mama-1940s-hillbilly-into-1950s-and-beyond/#more-5210</ref> - despite the song's bawdy lyrics raising some protest in the conservative Detroit suburb of Hamtramck.<ref>http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-york-brothers-mn0000923779</ref> More successful singles followed, and in 1941 the brothers signed with [[Decca Records]]. Originally recording with just the two of them singing and playing acoustic guitars (with George usually playing lead), they gradually added new instrumentation as they updated their sound.


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In 1946, with the war over, the brothers reunited and moved to Nashville, Tennessee. One of the few 'hillbilly acts' to successfully adapt to post-war tastes, they joined the [[Grand Ole Opry]] and signed with the new Bullet label. They released a new version of their earlier hit, "Hamtramck Mama," as well as originals and covers of popular songs. They survived the 1948 AFM recording ban<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elijahwald.com/labortimeline.html |title=Elijah Wald//Timeline of labor issues in the U.S. music industry |website=Elijahwald.com |date= |accessdate=2013-07-02}}</ref> with steady live work, including a six-week stint with the [[Louisiana Hayride]], and remained with the Opry until 1950, when they returned to Detroit. While still in Nashville, George and Leslie had begun recording a long series of sides for [[Syd Nathan]]'s Cincinnati-based [[King Records (USA)|King]] label, using top-notch studio musicians such as steel guitarist [[Jerry Byrd]], guitarist [[Zeb Turner]], and bassist Louis Innis.<ref name="bopping1"/> Many of their King efforts showed Western Swing, Latin, and R&B influences, and were consistently strong sellers. Some originals, such as "Mountain Rosa Lee", later came to be considered classics (in this case, within the bluegrass field).<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://acerecords.co.uk/long-time-gone-the-king-deluxe-acetate-series |title=The York Brothers - Long Time Gone: The King & Deluxe Acetate Series |website=Acerecords.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2013-07-02}}</ref>
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The start of the Second World War and the resultant shortage of shellac for production of records led to most labels cutting back on releases.<ref>http://www.wwwk.co.uk/music/vinyl-years/40s.htm</ref> The York Brothers were trimmed from the Decca roster after releasing six sides, although their popularity in the Midwest and South remained. They began performing with an expanded group and released several records on the Detroit-based Mellow label; by 1943, however, both brothers were in the Navy, with George serving in the Pacific and Leslie in Europe.


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The York Brothers moved to Dallas, Texas, in 1953, along with their families. There they were regularly featured on the [[Big D Jamboree]] television show, and the WFAA Shindig radio program. They continued recording, including another session for Decca in 1957. Leslie recorded some solo material for Sage Records that year. In 1963 the brothers started their own label, York Bros. Records, and released several regionally popular singles, including "Monday Morning Blues."
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In 1946, with the war over, the brothers reunited and moved to Nashville, Tennessee. One of the few 'hillbilly acts' to successfully adapt to post-war tastes, they joined the [[Grand Ole Opry]] and signed with the new Bullet label. They released updated versions of their earlier hits, covers of popular songs, and originals such as "Mountain Rosa Lee", which would later come to be considered a Bluegrass classic. They survived the 1948 AFM recording ban<ref>http://www.elijahwald.com/labortimeline.html</ref> with steady live work, including a six-week stint with the [[Louisiana Hayride]], and remained with the Opry until 1950, when they returned to Detroit. While still in Nashville, George and Leslie had begun recording a long series of sides for [[Syd Nathan]]'s Cincinnati-based [[King Records (USA)|King]] label, using top-notch studio musicians such as pedal steel player [[Jerry Byrd]], guitarist [[Zeb Turner]], and bassist Louis Innis.<ref>http://www.bopping.org/york-brothers-leslie-george-hamtramck-mama-1940s-hillbilly-into-1950s-and-beyond/</ref>Many of these showed Western Swing, Latin, and R&B influences, and were consistently strong sellers for King.


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They eventually retired from performing, with George running a restaurant, and Leslie working various jobs. Both died in Dallas – George in 1974, and Leslie in 1984.<ref name="allmusic1"/>
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The York Brothers moved to Dallas, Texas, in 1953, along with their families. There they were regularly featured on the [[Big D Jamboree]] television show, and on WFAA's Shindig radio program. They continued recording, including another session for Decca, and released several regionally popular singles. Leslie recorded some solo material for Sage Records, and in 1963 the brothers started their own label, York Records.


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The Yorks were an inspiration to many others, including the [[Everly Brothers]], who recorded the Yorks' "Long Time Gone" on their ''Songs Our Daddy Taught Us'' album.
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They eventually retired from performing. Both passed away in Dallas, George in 1974, and Leslie in 1984.

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The Yorks were an inspiration to, among many others, the [[Everly Brothers]], who recorded the Yorks' "Long Time Gone" on their ''Songs Our Daddy Taught Us'' album.


==Discography==
==Discography==
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'''Singles''' (78rpm and 45rpm; incomplete list; release dates approximate)<ref>http://www.globaldogproductions.info/k/king-500-1512-series.html</ref><ref>http://carcitycountry.com/2012/a-detroit-discography-of-the-york-brothers/</ref><ref>http://www.78discography.com/Dec5500.htm</ref><ref>http://www.78discography.com/King500.htm</ref>
'''Singles''' (78rpm and 45rpm; incomplete list; release dates approximate)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globaldogproductions.info/k/king-500-1512-series.html |title=Singles Discography for King Records - 500-1512 series |website=Globaldogproductions.info |date= |accessdate=2013-07-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://carcitycountry.com/2012/a-detroit-discography-of-the-york-brothers/ |title=A Detroit discography of the York Brothers &#124; Car City CountryCar City Country |website=Carcitycountry.com |date=2012-12-25 |accessdate=2013-07-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.78discography.com/Dec5500.htm |title=DECCA (USA) 78rpm numerical listing discography: 5500 - 6000 |website=78discography.com |date=2012-09-06 |accessdate=2013-07-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.78discography.com/King500.htm |title=KING 78rpm numerical listing discography: Hillbilly series #500 - 1000 |website=78discography.com |date= |accessdate=2013-07-02}}</ref>


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'''Albums''' (compilations and re-issues)<ref>http://rcs-discography.com/rcs/artist.php?key=york5000</ref>
'''Albums''' (compilations and re-issues)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rcs-discography.com/rcs/artist.php?key=york5000 |title=York Brothers (RCS Artist Discography) |website=Rcs-discography.com |date= |accessdate=2013-07-02}}</ref>


*''Rare Rockabilly, Vol. 3'' LP MCA (UK) 1978
*''Rare Rockabilly, Vol. 3'' LP MCA (UK) 1978
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*''MCA Rockabillies, Vol. 2'' CD Big Tone (UK) 1993
*''MCA Rockabillies, Vol. 2'' CD Big Tone (UK) 1993
*''That'll Flat Git It, Vol. 6'' CD Bear Family (Ger) 1994
*''That'll Flat Git It, Vol. 6'' CD Bear Family (Ger) 1994
*''Detroit In The 40's And 50's: The York Brothers' Best'' CD Collector (Neth)
*''Detroit In The 40s And 50s: The York Brothers' Best'' CD Collector (Neth)
*''Long Time Gone'' CD Ace (UK) 2006
*''Long Time Gone'' CD Ace (UK) 2006


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==External links==
* [http://rcs-discography.com/rcs/artists/y/york5000.htm York Brothers discography]



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The York Brothers
George & Leslie York
NationalityAmerican
OccupationCountry music performers
Years active1930s–1960s
Labels
  • Universal
  • Decca
  • Mellow
  • Bullet
  • King

George (February 10, 1910 – July 1974) and Leslie York [1] (August 23, 1917 - February 21, 1984), known professionally as The York Brothers, were an American country music duo, popular from the late 1930s through the 1950s, known for their close harmony singing. Their country boogie style, a precursor to rockabilly, combined elements of hillbilly, jazz, and blues music.[2] Although originally from Kentucky, they are often associated with the city of Detroit, where they were based for several years, and which they paid tribute to in songs such as "Hamtramck Mama", "Detroit Hula Girl", and "Motor City Boogie".

Biography

[edit]

George and Leslie York [1] were both born in Louisa, Kentucky, United States.[3] They were raised in a musical family. After finishing 8th grade George worked as a miner in Kentucky, but eventually moved to Denver, Colorado to pursue a career as a professional musician.[4] After singing and playing guitar with various Denver bands, George moved to Portsmouth, Ohio, where he found work at radio station WPAY. Meanwhile, Leslie (who was seven years younger than George) finished 9th grade, and won a talent contest in Lexington, Kentucky. He joined his older brother in Portsmouth, and the two soon relocated to Detroit, Michigan.

Detroit's auto industry in the late 1930s employed thousands of Southerners.[5] Also at this time, sibling country music acts such as the Delmore Brothers and the Monroe Brothers were enjoying great popularity. Adopting "The York Brothers" as a stage name, they quickly found success as a live act in Detroit's country music taverns. In 1939 they recorded their first single, "Hamtramck Mama," which became a hit on the Detroit-based Universal label – selling some 300,000 copies in the Detroit area alone.[6] The song's bawdy lyrics raised some protest among the politicians of the city of Hamtramck (within Detroit's borders).[7] More successful singles followed, and in 1941 the brothers signed with Decca Records. Originally recording with just the two of them singing and playing acoustic guitars (with Leslie usually playing lead), they gradually added new instrumentation as they updated their sound.

The start of the Second World War and the resultant shortage of shellac for production of records led to most labels cutting back on releases.[8] The York Brothers were trimmed from the Decca roster after releasing six sides, although their popularity in the Midwest and South remained strong. They began performing with an expanded group and released several records on the Detroit-based Mellow label. By the start of 1944, however, both brothers were in the Navy, with George serving in the Pacific and Leslie in Europe.

In 1946, with the war over, the brothers reunited and moved to Nashville, Tennessee. One of the few 'hillbilly acts' to successfully adapt to post-war tastes, they joined the Grand Ole Opry and signed with the new Bullet label. They released a new version of their earlier hit, "Hamtramck Mama," as well as originals and covers of popular songs. They survived the 1948 AFM recording ban[9] with steady live work, including a six-week stint with the Louisiana Hayride, and remained with the Opry until 1950, when they returned to Detroit. While still in Nashville, George and Leslie had begun recording a long series of sides for Syd Nathan's Cincinnati-based King label, using top-notch studio musicians such as steel guitarist Jerry Byrd, guitarist Zeb Turner, and bassist Louis Innis.[3] Many of their King efforts showed Western Swing, Latin, and R&B influences, and were consistently strong sellers. Some originals, such as "Mountain Rosa Lee", later came to be considered classics (in this case, within the bluegrass field).[10]

The York Brothers moved to Dallas, Texas, in 1953, along with their families. There they were regularly featured on the Big D Jamboree television show, and the WFAA Shindig radio program. They continued recording, including another session for Decca in 1957. Leslie recorded some solo material for Sage Records that year. In 1963 the brothers started their own label, York Bros. Records, and released several regionally popular singles, including "Monday Morning Blues."

They eventually retired from performing, with George running a restaurant, and Leslie working various jobs. Both died in Dallas – George in 1974, and Leslie in 1984.[7]

The Yorks were an inspiration to many others, including the Everly Brothers, who recorded the Yorks' "Long Time Gone" on their Songs Our Daddy Taught Us album.

Discography

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Singles (78rpm and 45rpm; incomplete list; release dates approximate)[11][12][13][14]

1939
  • Universal 105/106 Hamtramck Mama / Going Home
  • Universal 107/108 Highland Park Girl / Detroit Hula Girl
1940
  • Universal 126/4402 Gamblers Blues / Conscription Blues
  • Universal 404/405 Sweetheart Darling / It Taint No Good
1941
  • Hot Wax 105/405 Hamtramck Mama / It Taint No Good
  • Decca 5933 Speak To Me Little Darling / You Took My Sunshine With You
  • Decca 5943 Got Ramblin' and Gamblin' On My Mind / Naggin' Young Woman
  • Decca 6018 My Little Honeysuckle Rose / I'm Saying Goodbye
1942
  • Mellow 1619 Blue Skies Turned To Gray / I Don't Want No Part Of You
  • Mellow 1620 I'll Be Happy Again / Goodbye And Luck To You
  • Mellow 1621 Long Gone / Just Wanting You
  • Mellow 1622 Hail, Hail Ol' Glory / Riding And Singing My Song
  • Mellow 1623 Hillbilly Rose / If I Would Never Lose You
  • Mellow 1624 Going Back To The Sunny South / Life Can Never Be The Same
  • Mellow 1625 We're Gonna Catch That Train / It Makes Me Jealous Hearted
  • Mellow 1105/1629 Hamtramck Mama / Home In Tennessee
  • Mellow 1633 Memories Of You / New Trail To Mexico
  • Mellow 1634 Rose Of The Rio Grande / York Brothers Blues
  • Mellow 1635 Kentucky's Calling Me / Got To Get Rid Of My Worried Mind
  • Mellow 1637 Maybe Then You'll Care / You Stayed Away Too Long
  • Mellow 1638 Going To The Shindig / Mother's Sunny Smile
  • Mellow 1640/1641 Merry Christmas To The Boys Over There / Not Over 35
  • Mellow 1642 I Got My Eyes On You / You'll Pay For It All
1946
  • Bullet 607 I'm Not Fooling / Mine In Dreams
  • Bullet 610 Blues Why Don't You Leave Me Alone / Yesterday's Love
1947
  • Bullet 618 Hamtramck Mama / My Tears Will Never Make You Change
  • Bullet 619 Let's Talk It Over, Please Do / Hop, Skip And Jump
  • Bullet 641 Mother's Not Dead She's Only Sleeping / Got Blues On My Mind
  • Bullet 642 I'm A Soldier For Jesus / Blue Ridge Mountain Blues
  • King 669 Let's Don't Sleep Again / They Laid My Darling Away
  • King 683 New Mississippi River Blues / If I Knew I'd Never Lose You
  • King 690 Let's Talk Our Troubles Over / Nothing But The Blues
  • King 691 Mountain Rosa Lee / You're The One
  • King 723 Sweet Anita / It Ain't No Good
  • King 766 A Package Of Old Love Letters / New Mississippi River Blues

Albums (compilations and re-issues)[15]

  • Rare Rockabilly, Vol. 3 LP MCA (UK) 1978
  • Decca Rare Rockabilly, Vol. 3 LP MCA (US) 1986
  • MCA Rockabillies, Vol. 2 CD Big Tone (UK) 1993
  • That'll Flat Git It, Vol. 6 CD Bear Family (Ger) 1994
  • Detroit In The 40s And 50s: The York Brothers' Best CD Collector (Neth)
  • Long Time Gone CD Ace (UK) 2006

References

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  1. ^ a b "Liner notes state the family name was Muddleduck, but this is incorrect. The family name was York". Acerecords.co.uk. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  2. ^ "York Brothers". DetroitWiki.org. 2012-10-12. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  3. ^ a b "Blog Archive » YORK Brothers (Leslie & George): Hamtramck Mama – 1940s Hillbilly into 1950s and beyond". Bopping.org. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  4. ^ "The York Brothers". Oldies.com. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  5. ^ "Great Migration: Number of Migrants". Faculty.washington.edu. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  6. ^ "Blog Archive » YORK Brothers (Leslie & George): Hamtramck Mama – 1940s Hillbilly into 1950s and beyond". Bopping.org. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  7. ^ a b Brennan, Sandra. "The York Brothers - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  8. ^ "The Vinyl Years - A history of the music industry : 1940s". Wwwk.co.uk. Archived from the original on May 5, 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  9. ^ "Elijah Wald//Timeline of labor issues in the U.S. music industry". Elijahwald.com. Retrieved 2013-07-02. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  10. ^ "The York Brothers - Long Time Gone: The King & Deluxe Acetate Series". Acerecords.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  11. ^ "Singles Discography for King Records - 500-1512 series". Globaldogproductions.info. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  12. ^ "A Detroit discography of the York Brothers | Car City CountryCar City Country". Carcitycountry.com. 2012-12-25. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  13. ^ "DECCA (USA) 78rpm numerical listing discography: 5500 - 6000". 78discography.com. 2012-09-06. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  14. ^ "KING 78rpm numerical listing discography: Hillbilly series #500 - 1000". 78discography.com. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  15. ^ "York Brothers (RCS Artist Discography)". Rcs-discography.com. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
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