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Clark Kessinger at Newport, 1966

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Clark Kessinger performs "Sally Ann Johnson" at the 1966 Newport Folk Festival (2:20).

Announcer: Now, our last contestant is Clark Kessinger from St. Albans, West Virginia. [applause] I guess, Clark, you'll be about 71 your next birthday?

Kessinger: I think so!

Announcer: Yeah, 71 his next birthday. What are ya gonna play?

Kessinger: Well, we got a little "Sally Ann Johnson."

Announcer: "Sally Ann Johnson!"

[music]

Kessinger: That's how we do it in West Virginia! Oh yeah. [music continues]

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