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Diverse Classic English And Scottish Ballads SFW40218 CD
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FormatAudio CD
Ordering NumberSFW40218
Barcode093074021828
labelSmithsonian Folkways
Release date6/23/2017
salesrank8681

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      The 19th-century scholar Francis James Child meticulously and authoritatively compiled 305 Scottish and English ballads into the highly influential collection known as "Child Ballads." Although Child feared these ballads would vanish from human memory, they continue to be adored, studied, and actively performed across disciplines and genres. Classic English and Scottish Ballads from Smithsonian Folkways (from The Francis James Child Collection) introduces listeners to 21 of these traditional songs from the label’s rich collections at the Smithsonian Institution, and demonstrates the timelessness of their themes—from murder and ghosts to jealousy and unrequited love. 72 minutes, 40-page booklet with extensive notes.

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      CD 1
      • 1.Mike SeegerLord Thomas and Fair Ellender (Child No. 73)03:47
      • 2.Doug WallinGolden Vanity (Child No. 286)03:22
      • 3.The Golden Eagle String BandThe Mermaid (Child No. 289)04:14
      • 4.Dillard ChandlerMathie Groves (Child No. 81)06:10
      • 5.Iron Mountain String BandThe Hanging of Georgie (Child No. 209)01:54
      • 6.Margaret MacArthurGypsy Davy (Child No. 200)01:54
      • 7.Ewan MacCollThomas the Rhymer (Child No. 37)06:49
      • 8.Pete SeegerLady Margaret (Child No. 74)02:54
      • 9.Jean RitchieLord Randall (Child No. 12)02:54
      • 10.Paul ClaytonPretty Polly and False Williiam (Child No. 4)03:46
      • 11.Warde FordAndrew Batan (Child No. 250)03:30
      • 12.E.C. and Orna BallThree Nights Drunk (Child No. 274)02:37
      • 13.The New Lost City RamblersLord Bateman (Child No. 53)05:35
      • 14.Ellen StekertTwo Sisters (Child No. 10)01:35
      • 15.Lead BellyGallis Pole (Child No. 95)02:48
      • 16.Ella ParkerLord Barnett (Child No. 68)02:38
      • 17.Artus MoserThe False Knight Upon the Road (Child No. 3)02:23
      • 18.Dan TateBarbara Allen (Child No. 84)02:52
      • 19.Paul ClaytonThe Great Silkie of Sule Skerry (Child No. 113)05:02
      • 20.Dorothy RorickThe House Carpenter (Child No. 243)02:37
      • 21.Horton BarkerThe Farmer's Curst Wife (Child No. 278)03:03
      • Total:01:12:24