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Birds of Passage

George Stephens and Kathy Westra
Birds of Passage

Released in 2015 as one of the last albums put out by the Folk-Legacy label, George Stephens and Kathy Westra’s Birds of Passage is a work that could fit seamlessly into the label’s early collection of folk revival–era recordings. A collection of traditional and revival songs (featuring songwriting from the likes of Leon Rosselson, Archie Fisher, and more), Stephens’ and Westra’s performances are heartfelt and straightforward, demonstrating the persistent beauty of strong harmonies sung over fingerstyle guitar. With gorgeous, moving arrangements of familiar and not-so-familiar songs from the Anglo-American tradition, Stephens and Westra offer an intimate selection of 15 tracks in the classic style of the folk revival.

Track Listing

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Flying High, Flying Free George Stephens and Kathy Westra 04:36
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Ballad of Many Crows George Stephens and Kathy Westra 03:20
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The Collier Laddie George Stephens and Kathy Westra 04:00
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Old Port George Stephens and Kathy Westra 04:41
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The Boats of Peter's River George Stephens and Kathy Westra 04:11
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The Four-loom Weaver George Stephens and Kathy Westra 03:14
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Glenmary George Stephens and Kathy Westra 04:34
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Last Winter Was a Hard One George Stephens and Kathy Westra 03:47
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The Pinery Boy George Stephens and Kathy Westra 03:44
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Song for the Mira George Stephens and Kathy Westra 04:17
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Wedding Dress George Stephens and Kathy Westra 02:00
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The Fisherman's Song George Stephens and Kathy Westra 04:40
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This Old Earth George Stephens and Kathy Westra 03:58
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Of Trees and Humankind George Stephens and Kathy Westra 04:22
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Waltz Into Winter George Stephens and Kathy Westra 04:20