Rosey Carter-The Wildwood Rose Performs "Hard Times in the Heartland" Song #74

A "PoPaBiLLy MuZic Song Library" Original, Song #74, "Hard Times in the Heartland", (c) 4/14/2000. Rosey Carter, a third generation Carter Family artist, delivers a stunning performance portraying the perils and plight of our predecessors during a painful period of time in history; penned by her husband and partner in Music, Philip Adams (singer/songwriter/producer from Garland, Texas). Song #74 from Rosey's and Philip's "PoPaBiLLy MuZic Song Library". This is a sobering presentation of words, music, and historical images remembering the 1930's to early 40's era. This era was infamous for drought and famine at the epicenter of the Dust Bowl, financial hardship during the Great Depression, and international tensions that would catapult the U.S. into World War II. It was during this crucial time for survival, that a humble Family Full of Heart from Poor Valley Virginia had embarked on a Mission in Music. Their Spirited Sojourn was the catalyst of hope, inspiration, and encouragement that the Heartland needed. The Carter Family would press on, despite their own challenges, and carry their sound to as many hearts as far as the trade winds would reach. Though this song is about Hard Times suffered long ago, the song's meaning is timeless, resonating in the Hearts of anyone who is suffering Hard Times in the Heartland of today. (c) 4/14/2000.

Fun Fact about this song is that it was a favorite of Rosey's late (Step) Father, Johnny Cash. He would always ask her to perform this song when she was in attendance at guitar pulls.

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