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Broadside Ballads, Vol. 1 (London: 1600-1700)

Ewan MacColl
Broadside Ballads, Vol. 1 (London: 1600-1700)

In his liner notes, Ewan MacColl writes, “In the days before TV, radio, and newspapers, the broadsides helped both to mould and reflect public opinion; their authors acted as political commentators, journalists, [etc.].” This collection features songs about myriad topics, including economic changes during the reign of James I and England’s colonies in the New World.

Track Listing

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Room For Company Ewan MacColl 03:09
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Pity's Lamentation Ewan MacColl 08:00
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There's Nothing To Be Had Without Money Ewan MacColl 05:52
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The Midwife's Ghost Ewan MacColl 04:53
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A Merry Progress To London Ewan MacColl 04:52
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London's Lottery Ewan MacColl 05:42
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London Mourning in Ashes Ewan MacColl 05:33
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King Lear and His Three Daughters Ewan MacColl 10:18