In the fourth and final episode of our podcast on the Armstrong family, we delve into George’s inspiration for the 1974-1985 WFMT radio program The Wandering Folksong, and discuss the enduring significance of folk music and the oral tradition.

Original recordings featured in this podcast include:

- Bagpipes performed by George Armstrong, 3/20/1982

- “World of Misery” (a version of a song also known as “Shenandoah”), performed by The Golden Ring Singers feat. Jack Stanesco, from the 10/31/1976 episode of The Wandering Folksong

- Interview with Rebecca Armstrong at the OTSFM, 7/24/2015

- George Armstrong on the 10/31/1976 episode of The Wandering Folksong

- “Lady from the West Country,” performed by Gerry Armstrong, from the 10/31/1976 episode of The Wandering Folksong

- “How Can I Keep from Singing,” performed by Howie Mitchell at the Golden Ring reunion, 1964

- “Simple Gifts," performed by George and Gerry Armstrong, 3/20/1982

Texts referenced in this episode include:

- The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World by Lewis Hyde, 1983

- The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell, 1972

- Liner notes of Simple Gifts, 1961