An introduction to the Three Little Maids and a focused look on Evelyn Overstake, the oldest of the three sisters.
Songs:
Irene Harvey, Vivain Hart, and Carita Crawford - Three Little Maids from School
Madge Chrichton - Something Sweet About Me
The Chalk Farm Salvation Army Band - Rock of Ages
The Brox Sisters - Hang On to Me
The Three Little Maids - Since the Angels Took Mother Away
The Three Little Maids - It’s Just a Tumble Down Shack (But I’d Like to Go Back to my Kentucky Home).
The Three Little Maids - Pals of the Saddle
The Three Little Maids - Ti Yippi Ti Ee
The Three Little Maids - Ridin’ on a Rainbow
Jeanette MacDonald - Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life
The Three Little Maids - I’m Headin’ For the Rockies
References:
Berry, C. (Ed.). (2008). The Hayloft Gang: The Story of the National Barn Dance (Vol. 543). University of Illinois Press.
Bufwack, M. A., & Oermann, R. K. (1993). Finding her voice: The saga of women in country music. Crown.
Churchill, Teresa. (Nov. 7, 1984) "Three Little Maids made music history" Herald and Review, Decatur, IL.
Carlin, R. (2014). Country music: a biographical dictionary. Routledge.
"Evelyn Overstake"
music.com/artists/story/index.php?id=12201">http://www.hillbilly-
music.com/artists/story/index.php?id=12201
McCusker, K. M. (2008). Lonesome cowgirls and honky-tonk angels: The women of barn dance radio (Vol. 543). University of Illinois Press.
Stand By!
https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Station-Albums/WLS/Stand%20By/
Contact Jack:
Email:
wildwoodflowerpod@gmail.com
Instagram: @wildwoodflowerpod
Help Jack buy country music books:
www.venmo.com/u/Jack-Peterson-110