Collection of Sheet Music, including "The Wreck of the John B." by [The Weavers] - 1949, 1950, 1951

New York: Folkways Music Publishers, Inc., 1949, 1950, 1951. Used; Like New/Used; Like New. Collection of three pieces of published music from Folkways Music Publishing, all of which were "Introduced and featured by" or "recorded by" the influential folk quartet The Weavers.  The present pieces include "So Long, It's Been Good to Know Yuh" and "On Top of Old Smoky," both written by Woody Guthrie, and "The Wreck of the John B." by Lee Hays.  "The Wreck of the John B" includes a sheet of paper with handwritten lyrics for the third verse of the song.  Creasing, toning, overall in fine condition.  Each measures 9 x 12 inches (22.9 x 30.5 cm.).
American folk music quartet The Weavers sang traditional folk songs from around the world, as well as blues, gospel music, children's songs, labor songs, and American ballads, and sold millions of records at the height of their popularity