Al Tocar Diana: At Break of Dawn: Songs from a Franco Prison

In 1937, Max Parker joined the Abraham Lincoln Brigade in support of forces loyal to the Republican government of Spain during the Spanish Civil War. He was captured by fascist forces supporting Generalissimo Franco and detained with other American, English, and Latin American prisoners of war at San Pedro de Cardena. This album records his remembrances of his time in the prison and the songs the prisoners sang to keep their spirits up. Parker and wife Mary provide the narrative that accompanies many of the songs. Songs are sung by Parker in Spanish, English, Russian, Hebrew, and Yiddish. The recording includes a facsimile of the original 73-page liner notes.

Track Listing

101	Asturias Max Parker	01:32
102	1982 Max Parker	01:36
103	Jarama Song Max Parker	01:35
104	Narrative: Recently on TV Max Parker	00:58
105	Narrative: Feb. 1937 Max Parker	01:31
106	Song of the American Consul Max Parker	02:25
107	Narrative: The First Transport Regiment Max Parker	00:50
108	Mañana Song Max Parker	01:24
109	My Truck and I / "Si me quieres escribir" Max Parker	04:12
110	San Pedro de Cardena Max Parker	01:22
111	Al Tocar Diana / Prison Life Max Parker	02:31
112	Where Is the House Max Parker	00:56
113	Ya No Me Vengas Max Parker	02:53
114	Tú Que Brillas Max Parker	02:43
201	Pescador Diana Max Parker	01:48
202	Las Campanas Max Parker	03:18
203	Desde Cádiz Max Parker	04:18
204	Qué Será Max Parker	02:04
205	Un Inglés Max Parker	01:52
206	Stardust Max Parker	02:16
207	El Pastor y El Lechuguino Max Parker	02:33
208	Narrative: Frank Ryan Max Parker	00:43
209	Connolly Column Song Max Parker	00:38
210	Christmas 1938 Max Parker	00:59
211	Evening Chimes Max Parker	01:29
212	War's End and Prison Release Max Parker	00:28
213	Narrative: Raisins / Almonds Max Parker	01:53
214	Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen Max Parker	01:45