The Carter Family's Three Generations, released on Columbia Records (KC 33084) in 1974, presents three literal generations of the family: "Mother" Maybelle Carter on guitar, autoharp, and vocals; her daughters Helen Carter on accordion and vocals, and Anita Carter on vocals; and Anita's daughter Lorrie Davis on vocals. Note: catalog personnel lists June Carter and Sara Carter—June does not appear on this album, and Sara Carter (Maybelle's original-trio partner) was still alive in 1974 but is not documented as a participant; both entries appear to reflect data errors. The album's deliberate concept—capturing the living continuity of the Carter musical tradition across three distinct family generations—was unusual for its era and gave the record a documentary weight beyond its recordings alone.
Tracklist
- 1 Pick a Messa Martin (with David Jones & Danny Jones) 2:22
- 2 Sweet Memories (with Anita Carter) 3:13
- 3 You Are My Flower alt version 3:09
- 4 Let Me Be There (with Helen Carter) 2:31
- 5 Danny's Song (with Lorrie Davis & David Jones) 3:20
- 6 Picture On the Wall (with Grandmother Maybelle) 2:21
- 7 Morning Sun (with Lorrie Davis) 2:14
- 8 Sugarfoot Rag alt version 1:50
- 9 Why You Been Gone So Long alt version 2:35
- 10 Lord I'm Wishing I Was Home (with David Jones) 3:08
- 11 Where No One Stands Alone (with Helen Carter & Anita Carter) 3:12