Scarlet Ribbons - Carolyn Hester

 

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Scarlet Ribbons

Carolyn Hester

Cover Photo by Wendy Hilty

Coral Records CRL 57143

1958

From the back cover: Carolyn Hester was born in Waco, Texas in 1937. Most of her childhood years were spent in Dallas. Her entire family was musical, but she considers her grandmother the strongest influence in her deciding on a career in music. Her early years were filled with family songfests with each member participating in singing or dancing to the "good old timey songs" – especially the Burl Ives songs.

The first songs that she remembers singing are "God Bless America" and "The Three Little Fishes" at the age of three. An only slightly more professional debut was made at the age of thirteen on a local TV program in Texas. She was accompanied on piano by another girl of thirteen who had not quite mastered her technique. The displeasure of her parents prompted the study of an instrument so that she might accompany herself. Because of her interest in folk music the guitar was chosen. Since that time, she has continued both voice and guitar lessons.

While at college, though she chose Education as a major, her interest in folk music and her desire to sing were never discarded. She sang at numerous college functions, in fact, whenever there was an opportunity.

She now works as a secretary in a New York office. Her career hopes are to continue making albums and to give concerts.

All the numbers presented in this, her first album, have special significance to Miss Hester. Some she remembers hearing as a young girl in Texas. Others she likes because of the humor in the lyrics or because they offer a message of inspiration. She has mastered the distinctive technique of the folk artist admirably. "Scarlet Ribbons" marks an impressive debut by a talented young folk singer.

Scarlet Ribbons

I Know Where I'm Goin'

The Texas Boys

Danny Boy

Ye Banks And Braes

The Wreck Of The Old Ninety-Seven

Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair

The Riddle Song (I Gave My Love A Cherry)

Lolly Too Dum

Little Willie

Hush-a-bye

I Wonder As I Wander