Joe Lewis - Ends Turn In (clip)

Joe Lewis - Ends Turn In (clip)

Transitional/Western 1950s

Joe Lewis was one of the big names in square dance calling; he played an accordion that was specially fitted out so that different notes would produce different kinds of sounds, and his big hit was Alabama Jubilee. This live recording (1960) comes from the collection of the Square Dance Foundation of New England.

This excerpt of Ends Turn In, recorded by Joe Lewis, is presented for educational purposes. Viewers can compare his treatment of the basic figure with that of other callers on this site.

Joe Lewis

from the collection of Stig Malmo

1950s