Witches and War-Whoops: Early New England Ballads

This album brings together a sinister and unusual collection of songs about the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, collected and performed by John Allison. The somber melody reflects the solemn lyrics that recount evil and punishments: "They hanged this weary woman then like a felon stout; Her white hairs on the cruel rope were scattered all about. And many knew her innocent of horrid charges made… " Liner notes include detailed information by Allison about each song and an introduction about the Salem Witch Trials.
Track Listing
101
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Lookie There | John Allison | 1:27 | |
102
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Death of Goody Nurse | John Allison | 3:34 | |
103
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Lovewell's Indian Fight | John Allison | 2:51 | |
104
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Susanna Martin | John Allison | 3:50 | |
105
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The Gloucester Witch | John Allison | 1:27 | |
201
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Giles Corey | John Allison | 3:03 | |
202
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Bloody Brook | John Allison | 3:04 | |
203
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Mammy Redd | John Allison | 1:38 | |
204
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Fluid Ireson | John Allison | 3:33 | |
205
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Robin Goodfellowe | John Allison | 1:42 |