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Songs of Hanns Eisler

Eric Bentley
Songs of Hanns Eisler Austrian-born Hanns Eisler was well known in the United States during the 1930s as a composer of Communist military and political songs. His left-leaning tendencies caused quite a controversy both in the U.S. and abroad, earning him a spot on the United States House Committee on Un-American Activities' blacklist. In this 1964 recording singer and playwright Eric Bentley performs poetry by Bertolt Brecht set to Hanns Eisler's music. Liner notes include biographical information for Eisler and Bentley, complete song lyrics, and notes on where else each song or poem can be found.

Track Listing

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Eric Bentley
01:53
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102
Eric Bentley
01:36
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103
Eric Bentley
02:10
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104
Eric Bentley
01:08
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105
Eric Bentley
02:16
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106
Eric Bentley
02:34
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107
Eric Bentley
03:30
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108
Eric Bentley
01:04
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109
Eric Bentley
01:56
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110
Eric Bentley
04:04
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111
Eric Bentley
01:24
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112
Eric Bentley
01:52
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113
Eric Bentley
01:39
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114
Eric Bentley
01:52
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201
Eric Bentley
01:11
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202
Eric Bentley
03:04
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203
Eric Bentley
01:57
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204
Eric Bentley
01:16
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205
Eric Bentley
02:21
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206
Eric Bentley
01:34
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207
Eric Bentley
01:09
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208
Eric Bentley
01:42
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209
Eric Bentley
01:56
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210
Eric Bentley
02:19
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211
Eric Bentley
01:01
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212
Eric Bentley
01:59
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213
Eric Bentley
02:27
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214
Eric Bentley
01:21