RAGTIME LEGENDS: Classic Piano Rags (1971 Studio Restored) — Vintage American Art

Experience the vibrant golden age of American Ragtime with this beautifully restored 1971 studio collection. Featuring the timeless works of Scott Joplin, Joseph Lamb, Henry Lodge, Eubie Blake, and Mike Polad, this release captures the sparkling energy, syncopated brilliance, and unmistakable character that shaped early 20th-century piano music. To complete the vintage atmosphere, each track is synchronized with a rare 1899 artwork by legendary American illustrator J. Campbell Phillips (1873–1949) from his famous "Plantation Sketches" series. Watch the turn-of-the-century American stories unfold in perfect harmony with the piano. 🎼 Tracklist, Art & Composers: 00:00 — 1. Sneaky Shuffles (Henry Lodge, 1884–1933) • "The pride of the plantation" (1899) — J. Campbell Phillips 03:50 — 2. Eugenia (Scott Joplin, 1868–1917) • "In the spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love" (1899) — J. Campbell Phillips 09:35 — 3. It Certainly Is (Mike Polad) • "Two’s company" (1899) — J. Campbell Phillips 14:07 — 4. Cottontail Rag (Joseph Lamb, 1887–1960) • "A prodigal son" (1899) — J. Campbell Phillips 18:32 — 5. The Cascades (Scott Joplin, 1868–1917) • "In the time of water melon" (1899) — J. Campbell Phillips 22:10 — 6. Bethena (Scott Joplin, 1868–1917) • "A page from a sketch book" (1899) — J. Campbell Phillips 26:56 — 7. Red Pepper (Henry Lodge, 1884–1933) • "Rag time" (1899) — J. Campbell Phillips 30:00 — 8. Fizzwater (Eubie Blake, 1887–1983) • "Celebrating the fourth" (1899) — J. Campbell Phillips 📷 Thumbnail Image: "Easter 1941; African American youths leaning on automobile" — Photograph by Russell Lee (1903–1986). 🔔 Subscribe to @OldSoulsMusic for premium classical collections, rare audio restorations, and art history. #Ragtime #ScottJoplin #PianoMusic #ClassicalPiano #VintageMusic #AmericanMusic #RagtimePiano #JCampbellPhillips #1800sMusic #RestoredAudio #RussellLee #OldSoulsMusic