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Folkways Record of Contemporary Songs

Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger
Folkways Record of Contemporary Songs Released in 1973 during the heart of the folk revival, renowned folk singers Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger perform 16 songs about civil rights and the plight of the common person. Listeners may recognize a few tunes, including "Yankee Doodle"--but listen closely to the twists in this rendition! Liner notes include background information on each song as well as song lyrics.

Track Listing

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The Ballad of Accounting Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 02:43
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102
We Don't Want to Live Like That! Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 01:44
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Black and White Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 01:57
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104
Cut-Price Hero Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 02:30
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105
Lament for the Death of a Nobody Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 03:14
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106
Nightshift Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 02:20
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107
Jimmy Gray Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 01:40
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108
The Children Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 01:30
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Nightmare Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 04:02
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202
The Shellback Song Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 04:26
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203
The Compañeros Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 04:13
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204
Buffalo Holler Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 03:34
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Song of Myself Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 04:12
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Yankee Doodle Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 02:44
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Look ay You! Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 01:52
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Darling Annie Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 04:14