"Keep on the Sunny Side," written in 1889 by Ada Blenkhorn (lyrics) and Howard Entwisle (music), was recorded by the first iteration of the Carter Family in 1928, and later became Maybelle Carter's theme song. Here is a version by Mother Maybelle and her daughters Helen and Anita:
"Keep on the Sunny Side" has become a country and bluegrass standard.
The Whites, who played the tune in "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?"
Merle Haggard, audio only:
The Guthrie Family; music begins at 3:00 (but Arlo's introductions are always worth listening to)
Doc Watson
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with Alison Krauss; music begins at 1:40
Brad Paisley (audio only)
Johnny Cash, June Carter, and Carlene Carter
Instrumental by Doc Watson and Earl and Randy Scruggs; audio only:
The Carter Family's 1928 recording; audio only:
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