Artist; Harry McClintock as MAC Label; Victor 21704 Speed; 78rpm Titles; The Bum Song No.2/ The Big Rock Candy Mountains Condition (See GRADING below for details on code usage); E-, Has a moderate amount of wear and tear such as scuffs and scratches, but is in good condition without any noticeable unsightly flaws. Comment; "The performance used in the opening of the Coen brothers' film "O Brother," which is set in the rural Mississippi." "The Big Rock Candy Mountains" by Harry McClintock, a singer, poet, and hobo from Knoxville. Recorded September 6, 1928. It's also the song used at the beginning of "O Brother," and the lyrics and performance, which reflect a lost, gentle era, are very appealing. ======================================================= GRADING The following are standard codes and definitions used in auctions for 78rpm collectors. This is a very conservative grading, unlike cases where individual dealers use the same codes but set their own definitions. E+ : Almost like new. There are only superficial scratches that are thought to have been made when taking the record in and out of the sleeve. This is the highest grade notation, but it is rarely used. EE+ : There are very small scratches, very shallow scratches, and superficial scratches, but the grooves are only slightly damaged, and the surface is close to new. E : Although there are some areas where the grooves are damaged, the damage is shallow, and the surface is very clean. This is a very satisfactory condition for many collectors. EE- : Intermediate between E and E- E- : There are a moderate number of areas where groove damage is noticeable, and there are also scratches and scuffs, but it is a good record. V+ : Groove damage is noticeable in many areas of the surface. Also, there are many scratches and scuffs, but there are no so-called BAD SCRATCHES that cause the needle to skip. The following are VV+, V, VV-, V-, G+, G, P, F.