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Classic English and Scottish Ballads from Smithsonian Folkways

Various Artists
Classic English and Scottish Ballads from Smithsonian Folkways 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.

Track Listing

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Mike Seeger
03:50
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102
Doug Wallin
03:23
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103
The Golden Eagle String Band
04:14
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104
Dillard Chandler
06:14
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105
Iron Mountain String Band
01:56
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106
Margaret MacArthur
01:57
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107
Ewan MacColl
06:52
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108
Pete Seeger
02:51
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109
Jean Ritchie
02:54
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110
Paul Clayton
03:46
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111
Warde Ford
03:36
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112
The Blue Ridge Buddies with E.C. and Orna Ball
02:36
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113
The New Lost City Ramblers
05:34
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114
Ellen Stekert
01:37
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115
Lead Belly
02:47
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116
Ella Parker
02:35
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117
Artus Moser
02:23
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118
Dan Tate
02:52
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119
Paul Clayton
05:03
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120
Dorothy Rorick
02:38
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121
Horton Barker
03:07