No Depression
  • Home
  • Album Reviews
  • Stories
  • Columns
  • Store
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Bluesky
  • Donate
  • FAQS / Support
  • Acknowledgements
Sign in Become a member

C. Elliott

The Song "No Depression": Where We Came From

The Song "No Depression": Where We Came From

The song "No Depression in Heaven" was originally recorded by the Carter Family in 1936 during the Great Depression. Depending on where you look, it's either attributed to A.P. Carter or James David Vaughan. Regardless, the song has been recorded by artists as variant as
C. Elliott 14 Sep 2015

Become a No Depression member

As an independent, nonprofit published by the FreshGrass Foundation, No Depression relies on the support of its readers! Become a member and receive the best in roots music and culture journalism.
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Bluesky
  • Donate
  • FAQS / Support
  • Acknowledgements
"I'm going where there's no depression"