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Folkways Record of Contemporary Songs

Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger
Folkways Record of Contemporary Songs
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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 2:43
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102
We Don't Want to Live Like That! Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 1:44
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103
Black and White Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 1:57
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104
Cut-Price Hero Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 2:30
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105
Lament for the Death of a Nobody Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 3:14
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106
Nightshift Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 2:20
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107
Jimmy Gray Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 1:40
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108
The Children Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 1:30
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201
Nightmare Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 4:02
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202
The Shellback Song Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 4:26
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203
The Compañeros Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 4:13
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204
Buffalo Holler Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 3:34
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205
Song of Myself Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 4:12
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206
Yankee Doodle Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 2:44
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Look ay You! Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 1:52
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208
Darling Annie Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 4:14

Album Info

Catalog Number(s)

FW08736, FW 8736

Year(s) Released

1973

Label/Collection

Folkways Records

Genre(s)

Celtic; Historical Song; Struggle & Protest; World

Country(s)

Scotland; United Kingdom; United States

Culture Group(s)

Scots

Language(s)

English

Credit(s)

Ewan MacColl - Artist
 Peggy Seeger - Artist
 Ronald Clyne - Photographer (Cover)
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