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John Jacob Niles Sings Folk Songs

John Jacob Niles
John Jacob Niles Sings Folk Songs
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Born in Jefferson County, Kentucky in 1892, John Jacob Niles was one of the most prolific private collectors of Anglo-American folk songs. His work predates Cecil Sharp's by nearly a decade, and this record—a reissue of Niles' 78rpm discs—celebrates his achievements.

Track Listing

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Frog Went A-Courting John Jacob Niles 2:10
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102
I'm So Glad Trouble Don't Last Always John Jacob Niles 2:09
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103
Who Killed Cock Robin? John Jacob Niles 3:33
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104
John Henry John Jacob Niles 2:14
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105
Go Find My True Love John Jacob Niles 2:34
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106
I Had a Cat John Jacob Niles 2:22
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The Frog in the Spring John Jacob Niles 1:13
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202
Posheen, Posheen, Posho John Jacob Niles 1:17
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The Lass From the Low Country John Jacob Niles 2:25
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204
Jack O' Diamonds John Jacob Niles 1:59
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I Wonder As I Wander John Jacob Niles 2:05
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Go 'Way from My Window John Jacob Niles 2:09

Album Info

Catalog Number(s)

FW02373, FA 2373

Year(s) Released

1964

Label/Collection

Folkways Records

Genre(s)

American Folk

Country(s)

United States

Culture Group(s)

Anglo-American

Instrument(s)

Appalachian dulcimer

Credit(s)

John Jacob Niles - Artist
 Moses Asch - Recorder
 Ronald Clyne - Designer
 David Gahr - Photographer (Cover)
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