John's Island, South Carolina: Its People and Songs

In the spring of 1970, ethnomusicologist Henrietta Yurchenco took her American Folk Music class to John’s Island, South Carolina. Recorded on location, this album of compelling spirituals, blues, and energetic singing games is not only a musical document but a social one, as the students learned about local life. Of special interest was the vital role the church played in the community; during the Civil Rights Movement, it met spiritual needs and also provided a center for social action.

The liner notes include lyrics, directions for children’s game songs, as well as highlights of a roundtable discussion held during Yurchenco’s stay on the island.

EN ESPAÑOL

En la primavera de 1970, la etnomusicóloga Henrietta Yurchenco tomó su clase de música del folclor estadounidense en la isla de Juan, en Carolina del Sur. Grabado en el lugar, este álbum de juegos de canto energéticos, de blues y persuasiva espiritualidad, no sólo es un documento musical sino social, ya que los estudiantes aprendieron sobre la vida local. De especial interés fue el papel vital que jugó la iglesia en la comunidad durante el movimiento de derechos civiles, pues satisfació las necesidades espirituales y también proporcionó un centro de acción social.

Las notas incluyen letras de canciones, instrucciones de juegos de las canciones infantiles, así como los aspectos más destacados de una mesa redonda de discusión celebrada durante la estancia de Yurchenco en la isla.

Track Listing

101	Old Lady Come from Booster Janie Hunter's grandchildren, John's Island, S.C.	00:45
102	Cheerio Janie Hunter's grandchildren, John's Island, S.C.	01:41
103	Mama Lama Janie Hunter's grandchildren, John's Island, S.C.	01:02
104	Who Are the Greatest? Janie Hunter's grandchildren, John's Island, S.C.	00:58
105	Dr. Knickerbocker / Tic-Tac Janie Hunter's grandchildren, John's Island, S.C.	02:18
106	Mr. Postman Died Janie Hunter's grandchildren, John's Island, S.C.	00:31
107	Miss Mary Mack / I Want to Go to Mexico Janie Hunter's grandchildren, John's Island, S.C.	01:15
108	Shake It If You Can Janie Hunter's grandchildren, John's Island, S.C.	00:57
109	Have You Ever Been Mistreated Joe Hunter	03:55
110	That's All Right Mable Hillery, John Hunter	01:58
111	Motherless Child Joe Hunter, John Hunter, Janie Hunter, Mable Hillery	05:45
201	He Rose from the Dead Congregation of Wesley Methodist Church, John's Island, S.C.	03:33
202	Easter Morning Sermon Rev. Willis Goodwin, Wesley Methodist Church, John's Island, S.C.	08:50
203	Jesus Knows All About My Troubles Rev. Willis Goodwin and Congregation of Wesley Methodist Church, John's Island, S.C.	09:02
204	Give Me That Old Time Religion Congregation of Wesley Methodist Church, John's Island, S.C.	02:25