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	Lookie There	John Allison	01:27
102	Death of Goody Nurse	John Allison	03:34
103	Lovewell's Indian Fight	John Allison	02:51
104	Susanna Martin	John Allison	03:50
105	The Gloucester Witch	John Allison	01:27
201	Giles Corey	John Allison	03:03
202	Bloody Brook	John Allison	03:04
203	Mammy Redd	John Allison	01:38
204	Fluid Ireson	John Allison	03:33
205	Robin Goodfellowe	John Allison	01:42