Traditional Songs and Ballads

Released in 1964, Traditional Songs and Ballads is just one of the many joint recordings made by Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger. Both grew up in musical families (Peggy is half—sister to famed folk musician Pete Seeger), and they became two of the most influential figures of the British folk song revival of the 1960s. Together, they traveled the world performing and promoting folk music, emphasizing and maintaining its connection to grassroots activism. Traditional Songs and Ballads features music from the British Isles, including two ballads originally collected by the noted folklorist Francis James Child. Liner notes include historical information about the songs as well as lyrics and glossaries.

Track Listing

101	As I Came by Fisherrow	Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	01:31
102	Spinning Wheel	Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	04:19
103	My Apron Now	Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	04:01
104	Tibbie Fowler	Ewan MacColl	02:58
105	The Beggar Laddie (Child No. 280)	Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	05:50
106	The Weary Pund O'Tow	Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	03:38
201	The Baron O'Leys (Child No. 241)	Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	02:27
202	Earl of Errol	Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	06:10
203	The Shepherd and His Wife	Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	02:38
204	Fare Ye Well	Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	02:15
205	Johnny Lad	Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	03:07
206	Blythesome Bridal	Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	04:17
207	The Braes O'Balquither	Ewan MacColl	02:24