Elizabeth Cotten, folk/blues music pioneer, was born on this day in 1895. She taught herself to play the guitar and banjo as a child. She was left-handed but she played a guitar for a right-hander, meaning she played everything upside down. A little thread!
January 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Elizabeth Cotten, folk/blues music pioneer, was born on this day in 1895. She taught herself to play the guitar and banjo as a child. She was left-handed but she played a guitar for a right-hander, meaning she played everything upside down. A little thread!
Enor cotten ball demon
January 2, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Enor cotten ball demon
Joseph Cotten.
A favorite co-star of Orson Welles and one of my favorite "under the radar" actors.
My art.
A favorite co-star of Orson Welles and one of my favorite "under the radar" actors.
My art.
March 6, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Joseph Cotten.
A favorite co-star of Orson Welles and one of my favorite "under the radar" actors.
My art.
A favorite co-star of Orson Welles and one of my favorite "under the radar" actors.
My art.
Studio gum + Guy Cotten bib + Waders = 🖤
November 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Studio gum + Guy Cotten bib + Waders = 🖤
The Third Man (1949) Directed by Carol Reed starring Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli and Orson Welles.
August 20, 2026 at 4:15 PM
The Third Man (1949) Directed by Carol Reed starring Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli and Orson Welles.
Remembering one of the best Actors never to have received an Oscar nomination — JOSEPH COTTEN — born 121yrs ago today.
May 15, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Remembering one of the best Actors never to have received an Oscar nomination — JOSEPH COTTEN — born 121yrs ago today.
First time I've ever worn Guy Cotten. Will definitely be wearing more.
August 21, 2026 at 9:15 AM
First time I've ever worn Guy Cotten. Will definitely be wearing more.
Orson Welles and Joseph Cotten on the set of CITIZEN KANE (1941)
Cotten was BOTD in 1905
Cotten was BOTD in 1905
May 15, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Orson Welles and Joseph Cotten on the set of CITIZEN KANE (1941)
Cotten was BOTD in 1905
Cotten was BOTD in 1905
honorable mention to joseph cotten
December 15, 2023 at 2:30 PM
honorable mention to joseph cotten
Elizabeth Cotten was born in the 19th century. In 1984, she was named a "living treasure" by the Smithsonian. In 1985, she won a Grammy – her first – for her live album. She was 90 years old. She died 3 years later.
January 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Elizabeth Cotten was born in the 19th century. In 1984, she was named a "living treasure" by the Smithsonian. In 1985, she won a Grammy – her first – for her live album. She was 90 years old. She died 3 years later.
someone put cotten eye joe in the work playlist.
September 28, 2026 at 11:17 AM
someone put cotten eye joe in the work playlist.
Elizabeth Cotten
January 26, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Elizabeth Cotten
Not to diminish a birthday celebration, but another badass black woman who shaped modern music can be found in some precious few videos: Elizabeth Cotten
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Elizabeth Cotten - In the Sweet By and By
YouTube video by Cornerstone Recordings
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March 21, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Not to diminish a birthday celebration, but another badass black woman who shaped modern music can be found in some precious few videos: Elizabeth Cotten
youtu.be/3pUdUX5Gagc?...
youtu.be/3pUdUX5Gagc?...
Alida Valli and Joseph Cotten, The Third Man (1949).
November 21, 2024 at 1:15 AM
Alida Valli and Joseph Cotten, The Third Man (1949).
I'm talking with Cotten Seiler this evening at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill, NC about his new, very well done book, "White Care: The Impact of Race on American Infrastructure."
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Cotten Seiler presents WHITE CARE: The Impact of Race on American Infrastructure, with Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom - Chapelboro.com
Cotten Seiler presents WHITE CARE: The Impact of Race on American Infrastructure, , with Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom
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March 26, 2026 at 6:13 PM
I'm talking with Cotten Seiler this evening at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill, NC about his new, very well done book, "White Care: The Impact of Race on American Infrastructure."
chapelboro.com/events/cotte...
chapelboro.com/events/cotte...
People keep mentioning white men in response to this. Talented as they are, please stop. We're celebrating Elizabeth Cotten right now.
January 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
People keep mentioning white men in response to this. Talented as they are, please stop. We're celebrating Elizabeth Cotten right now.
Cotten wrote “Freight Train” when she was 11. To hammer this home: she wrote “Freight Train” in 1906. And so: 60 years later - 60!! - the song would be covered by Peter Paul and Mary, Joan Baez, Jerry Garcia, Joe Dassin, Bob Dylan in his live shows. THAT'S a pioneer. www.youtube.com/watch?v=43-U...
freight train elizabeth cotten
YouTube video by francisanosissi
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January 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Cotten wrote “Freight Train” when she was 11. To hammer this home: she wrote “Freight Train” in 1906. And so: 60 years later - 60!! - the song would be covered by Peter Paul and Mary, Joan Baez, Jerry Garcia, Joe Dassin, Bob Dylan in his live shows. THAT'S a pioneer. www.youtube.com/watch?v=43-U...
Teresa Wright and Joseph Cotten in "Shadow of a Doubt", 1943.
March 7, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Teresa Wright and Joseph Cotten in "Shadow of a Doubt", 1943.
Six-fingered Joseph Cotten.
September 5, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Six-fingered Joseph Cotten.
Teresa Wright and Joseph Cotten in, Shadow Of A Doubt (1943).
November 14, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Teresa Wright and Joseph Cotten in, Shadow Of A Doubt (1943).