This is an oooooooold tune, but I’ve never heard it performed better than in this 1927 recording by Virginians G.B. Grayson and Henry Whitter. Whitter was one of the earlier country musicians to record, but his solo work is not especially strong. Paired with Grayson, though, he made some great records. Their versions of Train 45 and Short Life of Trouble (both of which Tangleweed still play) are superb.

Handsome Molly (MP3)

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