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Lead Belly Sings for Children

Lead Belly
Lead Belly Sings for Children This collection features delightful songs for young children as well as the work songs, blues, and spirituals Lead Belly used to teach children about the experiences and emotions of adult life. Originally recorded in children's concerts and studios for Moses Asch and Folkways Records in the 1940s, the 28 songs and spoken introductions reveal the humor, humanity, and musical genius of one of the great artists of the twentieth century. Essential listening for all ages. Produced by Moses Asch. Reissue compiled and annotated by Jeff Place.

AWARDS
1999 Early Childhood News Director's Choice Award

RELATED LESSON PLAN
"The Vocal Blues: Created in the Deep South of the U.S."

Track Listing

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More Yet Lead Belly 01:05
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102
Boll Weevil Lead Belly 03:42
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103
Little Boy, How Old are You? Lead Belly 00:58
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104
Skip to My Lou Lead Belly 02:14
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105
Red Bird Lead Belly 02:57
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106
Sally Walker Lead Belly 02:42
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107
Ha Ha This A-Way Lead Belly 01:37
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108
Grey Goose Lead Belly 01:27
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109
Christmas is A-Coming (Chicken Crows at Midnight) Lead Belly 01:07
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110
The Blue Tailed Fly (Jimmie Crack Corn) Lead Belly 02:20
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111
Polly Wee (The Frog Song) Lead Belly 01:15
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112
Pig Latin Song Lead Belly 01:38
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113
When a Man's a Long Way from Home Lead Belly 02:59
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114
Good Morning Blues Lead Belly 02:14
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115
By and By When the Morning Comes Lead Belly 01:57
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116
Every Time I Feel the Spirit / Swing Low, Sweet Chariot / They Hung Him on the Cross (medley) Lead Belly 03:25
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117
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot Lead Belly 01:05
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118
Rock Island Line Lead Belly 01:35
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119
Cotton Fields Lead Belly 02:09
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120
Old Man Lead Belly 02:38
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121
John Henry Lead Belly 04:03
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122
Julie Ann Johnson Lead Belly 02:55
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123
Whoa Back Buck Lead Belly 02:12
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124
You Can't Lose Me Cholly Lead Belly 02:40
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125
Midnight Special Lead Belly 02:05
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126
Pick a Bale of Cotton Lead Belly 01:33
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Take This Hammer Lead Belly 02:54
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We're in the Same Boat, Brother Lead Belly 02:37