Lead Belly Sings for Children

This collection features delightful songs for young children as well as the work songs, blues, and spirituals Lead Belly used to teach children about the experiences and emotions of adult life. Originally recorded in children's concerts and studios for Moses Asch and Folkways Records in the 1940s, the 28 songs and spoken introductions reveal the humor, humanity, and musical genius of one of the great artists of the twentieth century. Essential listening for all ages. Produced by Moses Asch. Reissue compiled and annotated by Jeff Place.

AWARDS
1999 Early Childhood News Director's Choice Award

RELATED LESSON PLAN
"The Vocal Blues: Created in the Deep South of the U.S."

Track Listing

101	More Yet	Lead Belly	01:05
102	Boll Weevil	Lead Belly	03:42
103	Little Boy, How Old are You?	Lead Belly	00:58
104	Skip to My Lou	Lead Belly	02:14
105	Red Bird	Lead Belly	02:57
106	Sally Walker	Lead Belly	02:42
107	Ha Ha This A-Way	Lead Belly	01:37
108	Grey Goose	Lead Belly	01:27
109	Christmas is A-Coming (Chicken Crows at Midnight)	Lead Belly	01:07
110	The Blue Tailed Fly (Jimmie Crack Corn)	Lead Belly	02:20
111	Polly Wee (The Frog Song)	Lead Belly	01:15
112	Pig Latin Song	Lead Belly	01:38
113	When a Man's a Long Way from Home	Lead Belly	02:59
114	Good Morning Blues	Lead Belly	02:14
115	By and By When the Morning Comes	Lead Belly	01:57
116	Every Time I Feel the Spirit / Swing Low, Sweet Chariot / They Hung Him on the Cross (medley)	Lead Belly	03:25
117	Swing Low, Sweet Chariot	Lead Belly	01:05
118	Rock Island Line	Lead Belly	01:35
119	Cotton Fields	Lead Belly	02:09
120	Old Man	Lead Belly	02:38
121	John Henry	Lead Belly	04:03
122	Julie Ann Johnson	Lead Belly	02:55
123	Whoa Back Buck	Lead Belly	02:12
124	You Can't Lose Me Cholly	Lead Belly	02:40
125	Midnight Special	Lead Belly	02:05
126	Pick a Bale of Cotton	Lead Belly	01:33
127	Take This Hammer	Lead Belly	02:54
128	We're in the Same Boat, Brother	Lead Belly	02:37