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Soldier Songs

Hermes Nye
Soldier Songs

Performed by Hermes Nye, this collection of American War Ballads captures the experience of US Servicemen from before the Revolution through the World Wars. From pride and joy to fear and defiance, Nye and his guitar expertly recreates the gauntlet of emotions experienced by wartime soldiers through the ages. Explanations and descriptions for each song are included in the liner notes.

Track Listing

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Why, Soldiers, Why Hermes Nye 02:29
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102
Ballad of the Tea Party Hermes Nye 01:29
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103
Free America Hermes Nye 00:53
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104
Bennington Skirmish Hermes Nye 01:26
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105
The Battle of Saratoga Hermes Nye 01:58
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106
Butternut Hill Hermes Nye 01:31
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107
Constitution and Guerrier Hermes Nye 01:55
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108
How Happy the Soldier Hermes Nye 01:09
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109
Benny Haven Hermes Nye 02:28
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110
Mustang Grey Hermes Nye 02:02
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111
Saro Jane Hermes Nye 02:31
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112
The Regular Army, Oh! Hermes Nye 02:06
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The Boys of the Thirsty First Hermes Nye 00:25
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The Calvary Remount Hermes Nye 01:48
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202
If You Want to Know Where the Privates Are Hermes Nye 02:36
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203
Mademoiselle From Armentiers Hermes Nye 01:50
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204
I Landed in London Hermes Nye 01:37
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205
I Got Sixpence Hermes Nye 02:59
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206
I Don't Want to Join the Army Hermes Nye 00:52
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207
Gee But I Want to GO Home Hermes Nye 01:25
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208
The One-Eyed Riley Hermes Nye 01:21
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209
Bell Bottom Trousers Hermes Nye 01:37
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210
The Officers Ride the Whale Boats Hermes Nye 01:29
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211
Were You with the Marines Hermes Nye 02:48
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212
The Engineers Hermes Nye 01:49
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213
The Fighting Q.M.C. Hermes Nye 01:54