The Fun of Open Discussion

The Fun of Open Discussion is a bluegrass album by American musician John Hartford and Bob Carlin, released in 1995 (see 1995 in music).[1]

The Fun of Open Discussion
Studio album by John Hartford, Bob Carlin
Released	January 17, 1995
Recorded	February 7–8, 1994
Genre	Bluegrass
Length	53:18
Label	Rounder
Producer	Bob Carlin, John Hartford
John Hartford chronology
Old Sport (1994) The Fun of Open Discussion (1995) Live at College Station Pennsylvania (1995)

As a member of the Hartford String Band, Carlin contributed to a number of Hartford's albums.

The liner notes detail the origin of each song.

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

Track listing

1. "Big John McNeil" (J. Scott Skinner) – 3:07
2. "The Fun of Open Discussion" (John Hartford) – 2:53
3. "Jenny on the Railroad" – 3:22
4. "Hy Patitian " – 2:34
5. "Tishomingo County Blues" (John Hatcher) – 2:11
6. "Lantern in the Ditch" – 3:33
7. "Greenback Dollar " (Traditional) – 4:16
8. "M.I.S.I.P." (Hartford) – 3:17
9. "Doc Chapman's Breakdown" – 3:37
10. "Chinquapin" – 3:10
11. "Bull at the Wagon " – 3:01
12. "Mrs. Maxwell" (Turlough O'Carolan) – 3:04
13. "Indian War Whoop" (Hoyt "Floyd" Ming) – 2:45
14. "Shortenin' Bread" – 5:24
15. "Dry and Dusty" – 3:11
16. "Kitty Puss" – 3:53

Personnel

• John Hartford – vocals, fiddle
• Bob Carlin – banjo

References

1. "The Fun of Open Discussion > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved July 2, 2011.

External links

• LP Discography of John Hartford.