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