Marching Across The Green Grass and Other American Children's Game Songs

Jean Ritchie is one of America's finest and best known traditional singers. She grew up in Viper, Kentucky, and is part of the famous “Singing Ritchies of Kentucky.”

On this 1968 recording, Ritchie, accompanying herself on Appalachian dulcimer and guitar, is assisted by her two young sons, Peter and Jon. She presents American children's game songs, many of which she learned and played herself as a child. Others, however, are original compositions, or traditional but with modifications she has found to be helpful.

Liner notes include instructions for playing the games, background information, and the songs' lyrics.

Track Listing

101	Sailor, Sailor on the Sea	Jean Ritchie and sons	02:56
102	Pussy Got the Measles	Jean Ritchie	02:06
103	Train A Comin'	Jean Ritchie and sons	02:03
104	Shady Grove	Jean Ritchie	01:34
105	Marching Across the Green Grass	Jean Ritchie and sons	02:00
106	All the Little Ones are Sleeping	Jean Ritchie	02:43
107	Hunt the Cows	Jean Ritchie and sons	02:03
108	Goin' to Boston	Jean Ritchie	02:15
201	All You Jolly Huntsmen	Jean Ritchie and sons	01:42
202	The Bluebird Song	Jean Ritchie and sons	02:41
203	King Quine Song	Jean Ritchie	01:55
204	Open the Window	Jean Ritchie	02:25
205	Old Raggy	Jean Ritchie and sons	01:50
206	Lazy John	Jean Ritchie and sons	02:17
207	Bandy Rowe	Jean Ritchie	02:50
208	Old Bald Eagle	Jean Ritchie	01:24