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Thirty-nine songs which accompanied the shaping of
the country as it evolved from thirteen struggling colonies into a
nation.
Companion Book To CD Collection.
"...a fine collection of Colonial and Revolutionary
songs... The narration is especially notable, since it so briefly,
yet skillfully outlines the significant aspects of Colonial and
Revolutionary development." --- Choice
Part One: Colonial America 17th
Century
The Puritan psalm-singer, the ill-treated sailor, the
proud Pennsylvania-German farmer, the frustrated indentured
servant and the angry English convict each expressed through
folksong his or her experience in 17th century Colonial
America.
Traditional ballads from the Old Country and new ones
written in America served as entertainment, preserved the
superstitions, described the Indians and poked fun at nearly
everyone. The narrative dialogue and songs effectively capture the
flavor of the period.
The Songs: |
The Girl I Left Behind Me |
Jennie Jenkins |
The Golden Vanity |
The Trappan'd Maiden |
We Gather Together |
When I First Came To This Land |
Old Hundredth |
The Sheepstealer |
The Willow Tree |
Soldier, Soldier Will You Marry Me |
The Great Silkie Of Shule
Skerry | |
Part Two: Colonial America 18th
Century
As immigrants arrived in the 18th century, Irish
fiddle tunes, African drums and Scots Highland bagpipes set the
patterns for America's music.
The songs highlight the cultural heritage of the
immigrants and the changes during the period which affected
American attitudes and way of life. The songs also tell of the
shift from White indentured servant to Black slave, the expansion
of New England shipping, and the French defeat at Quebec during
the French and Indian Wars.
The Songs: |
Devil's Dream |
The Mist Covered Mountain |
Red-Haired Boy |
Mouth Music |
Whiskey In The Jar |
The Hoosier |
Michael Row the Boat Ashore |
The Greenland Whale Fishery |
Jubal |
The Death Of General
Wolfe | |
Part Three: The American
Revolution
The American Revolution inspired both British and
American citizens and soldiers to write songs about their
differences. The words of the songs were printed in newspapers,
periodicals and broadsheets sold on the streets of Boston,
Philadelphia and other major American cities.
You will hear songs which express stirring pride,
angry threats, biting satire and ridicule. They tell of rising
political tensions, the Boston Massacre, the tea parties, the
weaknesses of the enemy and the virtues of patriotism.
The Songs: |
The British Grenadiers |
The Battle Of The Kegs |
Free America |
Chester |
Castle Island Song |
Johnny Has Gone For A Soldier |
The Rich Lady Over The Sea |
The World Turned Upside Down |
Yankee Doodle |
Hail
Columbia | |
Part Four: The War of
1812
While the Canadians sing of retribution, the Americans
sing of jubilation over the defeat of the British ship
Guerriere by Old Ironsides, the preparation of
defenses at Philadelphia and the victory at New Orleans (fifteen
days after the peace treaty was signed).
These songs effectively illustrate the strong feelings
of nationalism during the War of 1812.
The Songs: |
The Eighth of January |
The Constitution and the Guerriere |
Sinclair's Defeat |
To Anacreon In Heaven |
Parliament Of England |
Patriotic Diggers |
The Noble Lads Of Canada |
The Hunters of
Kentucky | |
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