Memories of Poland
Conversant in six languages and able to sing in 12, Bolek Zawadzki began his musical career studying at the Moniuszko Music School in Warsaw, Poland. He immigrated to the United States with his parents in 1957, settling in New York City. In this collection, Zawadzki sings Polish lullabies, love songs, and folk songs. He closes the recording with “Czerwone Maki Na Monte Cassino” (“Red Poppies on Monte Cassino”), a song about the heroism and sacrifice of Polish fighters at the battle of Monte Cassino in Italy during World War II. The liner notes provide the song lyrics in Polish.
Track Listing
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101
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Mlode Serce (Young Heart) | Bolek Zawadzki | 2:32 | |
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102
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Syneczku Maly (Little Son) | Bolek Zawadzki | 4:22 | |
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103
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Góralska Piosenka (Mountaineer Song) | Bolek Zawadzki | 1:37 | |
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104
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Pirsa Godzina (One O'Clock) | Bolek Zawadzki | 3:02 | |
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105
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Ino Ano | Bolek Zawadzki | 3:18 | |
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106
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Niedaleko Od Krakowa (Not Far From Krakow) | Bolek Zawadzki | 4:01 | |
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107
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Zórawie (Cranes) | Bolek Zawadzki | 1:52 | |
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108
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Zimowa Piosenka (Winter Song) | Bolek Zawadzki | 2:17 | |
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109
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Wio Koniku (Giddy-Yap) | Bolek Zawadzki | 3:53 | |
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110
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Oj Dana Dana | Bolek Zawadzki | 2:06 | |
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111
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Cyt (Lullaby) | Bolek Zawadzki | 3:35 | |
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112
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Zwykla Mala Piosenka (Ordinary Song) | Bolek Zawadzki | 3:07 | |
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113
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Blekitny Maly Kwiat (Blue Flower) | Bolek Zawadzki | 2:59 | |
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114
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Cicha Woda (Still Waters) | Bolek Zawadzki | 2:33 | |
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115
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Juz Nigdy (Never Again) | Bolek Zawadzki | 3:02 | |
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116
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Dylizans (Stagecoach) | Bolek Zawadzki | 3:05 | |
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117
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Piosenka Za Dwa Soldy (Two Penny Song) | Bolek Zawadzki | 2:56 | |
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118
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Czerwone Maki Na Monte Cassino (Red Poppies on Monte Cassino | Bolek Zawadzki | 3:15 |
Album Info
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15 World Music ClassicsVarious Artists
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Anthems of All Nations, Vol. 1 & 2Various Artists
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Bolek Sings Polish Favorites, Vol. 2Bolek Zawadzki
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Jazz: The Smithsonian AnthologyVarious Artists
