The Wreck of the Virginian
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The Wreck of the Virginian is an American folk song by Blind Alfred Reed
. The song describes the occurrence of a train wreck in Ingleside, West Virginia
. It can be heard on the album "Complete Recorded Works, 1927-29" by Blind Alfred Reed.
Blind Alfred Reed
Blind Alfred Reed was an American folk, country, and old-time musician. He was one of the artists who recorded at the Bristol Sessions in 1927, alongside more famous names such as Jimmie Rodgers and The Carter Family...
. The song describes the occurrence of a train wreck in Ingleside, West Virginia
Ingleside, West Virginia
Ingleside is an unincorporated community in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. Ingleside is located on Interstate 77 and West Virginia Route 112 and is south of Princeton, West Virginia....
. It can be heard on the album "Complete Recorded Works, 1927-29" by Blind Alfred Reed.