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Gallant Lads Are We: Songs of the British Industrial Revolution

Louis Killen
Gallant Lads Are We: Songs of the British Industrial Revolution

Louis Killen was one of the major players in the British folk music revival during the 1950s and ‘60s. Drawing from his extensive collection of English ballads and folk songs, Killen compiled this collection of songs from 19th century industrial Great Britain. Unaccompanied, Killen’s voice is strong and clear, as is underlying message of these songs—that "The Factory Girl" and "The Cropper Lads" would not be defeated.

Track Listing

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The Coal Owner and the Pitman's Wife Louis Killen 02:36
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The Banks of the Dee Louis Killen 02:43
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The Recruited Collier Louis Killen 02:39
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Pit Boots Louis Killen 01:50
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The Factory Girl Louis Killen 04:06
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Aa Cud Hew Louis Killen 02:38
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The Dalesman's Litany Louis Killen 03:08
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Charles Docherty Louis Killen 02:35
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The Jolly Grinder Louis Killen 02:24
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Paddy Works on the Railway Louis Killen 02:39
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In the Sidings Louis Killen 02:51
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The Four Loom Weaver Louis Killen 02:48
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The Cropper Lads Louis Killen 01:45