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The Days of '49: Songs of the Gold Rush

Logan English
The Days of '49: Songs of the Gold Rush

Performed by Logan English and Billy Faier this collection represents a specific historical time period: The Gold Rush. Logan and Faier pay homage to John A. Stone (aka "Old Put") who was instrumental in collecting these songs dating back to before 1860. The songs tell of the excitement of the Gold Rush, as well as the gritty hardships faced by the miners: "Many of his songs may show some hard edges, and he is free to confess, that they may fail to please the more aristocratic portion of the community, who have but little sympathy with the details, hopes, trials or joys or the toiling miner’s life… "

Track Listing

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What Was Your Name in the States? Logan English 00:36
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102
Sacremento Logan English 01:48
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103
A Ripping Trip Logan English 01:40
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104
Sweet Betsy from Pike Logan English 04:05
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105
Crossing the Plains Logan English 05:09
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106
Prospecting Dream Logan English 03:07
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107
Life in California Logan English 02:58
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108
I Often Think of Writing Home Logan English 02:05
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201
The Days of '49 Logan English 03:16
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202
He's the Man for Me Logan English 02:33
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203
Clementine Logan English 03:11
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204
The Gambler Logan English 02:04
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205
Joe Bowers Logan English 03:19
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206
The California State Company Logan English 02:34
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207
California Bloomer Logan English 01:46
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Sacramento Gals Logan English 01:27