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John Jacob Niles Sings Folk Songs

John Jacob Niles
John Jacob Niles Sings Folk Songs 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 02:10
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I'm So Glad Trouble Don't Last Always John Jacob Niles 02:09
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Who Killed Cock Robin? John Jacob Niles 03:33
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John Henry John Jacob Niles 02:14
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Go Find My True Love John Jacob Niles 02:34
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I Had a Cat John Jacob Niles 02:22
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The Frog in the Spring John Jacob Niles 01:13
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Posheen, Posheen, Posho John Jacob Niles 01:17
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The Lass From the Low Country John Jacob Niles 02:25
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Jack O' Diamonds John Jacob Niles 01:59
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I Wonder As I Wander John Jacob Niles 02:05
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Go 'Way from My Window John Jacob Niles 02:09