The End of an Old Song

"I recall back instead of going forward."

John Cohen, founding member of the ‘50s folk troupe the New Lost City Ramblers, started making films in order to bring together the two disciplines he was heavily active in: music and photography. The End of an Old Song brings us to North Carolina, and demonstrates the power of old English ballads sung with gusto while soused in a saloon.

Release Date

June 1, 1969

Status

Released

Original Title

The End of an Old Song

Runtime

30min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Smithsonian Folkways