Skip to main content

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

Various Artists
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

icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
101
Old Lady Come from Booster John's Island children 00:45
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
102
Cheerio John's Island children 01:41
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
103
Mama Lama John's Island children 01:02
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
104
Who Are the Greatest? John's Island children 00:58
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
105
Dr. Knickerbocker / Tic-Tac (medley) John's Island children 02:18
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
106
Mr. Postman Died John's Island children 00:31
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
107
Miss Mary Mack / I Want to Go to Mexico (medley) John's Island children 01:15
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
108
Shake It If You Can John's Island children 00:57
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
109
Have You Ever Been Mistreated Joe Hunter 03:55
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
110
That's All Right Mable Hillery, John Hunter 01:58
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
111
Motherless Child Joe Hunter, John Hunter, Janey Hunter 05:45
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
201
He Rose from the Dead Wesley Methodist Church (John's Island, S.C.) 03:33
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
202
Easter Morning Sermon (1970) Willis Goodwin 08:50
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
203
Jesus Knows All About My Troubles Wesley Methodist Church (John's Island, S.C.) 09:02
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
204
Give Me That Old Time Religion Wesley Methodist Church (John's Island, S.C.) 02:25