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The American Revolution in Song and Ballad
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(Folkways Records, 1975), 40 mins
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(Folkways Records, 1975), 40 mins
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Ballads of the Civil War
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(Folkways Records, 1954), 49 mins
Old favorites "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" and "Goober Peas" enjoy Texan attorney-turned-balladeer Hermes Nye's unselfconscious treatment on this balanced compilation of some of the American Civil War's best-known songs. Folkways founder Moses Asch's liner notes, which include newspaper clippings from the 18...
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(Folkways Records, 1954), 49 mins
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Ballads of the War of 1812, 1791-1836
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(Folkways Records, 1954), 1 hour 1 mins
Performed by Wallace House, this collection includes songs from both sides, American and English, sung from the perspectives of patriots and deserters alike. This album features extensive historical notes by Folkways founder Moses Asch and full lyrics for every song.
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(Folkways Records, 1954), 1 hour 1 mins
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Colonial and Revolutionary War Sea Songs and Shanties
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(Folkways Records, 1975), 46 mins

Sung by Cliff Haslam and John Millar in 1976 at Mystic Seaport, this album features traditional maritime songs from the 18th century. Mystic Seaport, a non-profit corporation, was formed in 1972 "for the purpose of developing a Colonial/Revolutionary period Seaport Museum on the historic waterfront of Newport, Rho...

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(Folkways Records, 1975), 46 mins
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The Days of '49: Songs of the Gold Rush
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(Folkways Records, 1957), 46 mins

Performed by Logan English and Billy Faier this collection represents a specific historical time period: The Gold Rush. Logan and Faier pay homage to John A. Stone (aka "Old Put") who was instrumental in collecting these songs dating back to before 1860. The songs tell of the excitement of the Gold Rush, as well a...

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(Folkways Records, 1957), 46 mins
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Election Songs of the United States
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(Folkways Records, 1960), 37 mins

If you’re looking for U.S. presidential campaign songs and political ditties dating from 1800 to 1950, you’ll find them on this collection, which includes a "Yankee Doodle" spin-off urging "Fair and Free Elections" and Lincoln’s "Rally Round the Cause, Boys" to the tune of "Battle Cry of Freedom." A few lose...

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(Folkways Records, 1960), 37 mins
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Frank Proffitt Sings Folk Songs
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produced by Frank Warner (Folkways Records, 1962), 33 mins
A native of Beech Mountain in the northwest corner of North Carolina, singer and banjo player Frank Proffitt's tremendous repertoire inspired musicians interested in old time music. This collection features local ballads, and its liner notes contain copious quotations and anecdotes from Proffitt.
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produced by Frank Warner (Folkways Records, 1962), 33 mins
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