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Folksongs of Idaho and Utah

Rosalie Sorrels, Jim Sorrels
Folksongs of Idaho and Utah Songs of the frontier, of work, love, and despair are presented here by Rosalie Sorrels, a dedicated folklorist and true Idaho icon. Some of the regional repertoire was passed on by locals from Boise to Burley; other tracks reflect the influence of phonograph records, and a few are derived from the poetry of Chaucer and the legendary Gene Autry. Hear about telephone linemen and railroad builders, cowboys and Mormons, train wrecks and six-shooters. Rosalie is accompanied by her husband, Jim Sorrels, on guitar. Liner notes include complete song lyrics with an introduction by Rosalie Sorrels.

Track Listing

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The Linemans's Hymn Rosalie Sorrels, Jim Sorrels 01:52
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Brigham Young Rosalie Sorrels, Jim Sorrels 02:31
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Winter Song Rosalie Sorrels, Jim Sorrels 01:20
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Death of Kathy Fiscus Rosalie Sorrels, Jim Sorrels 02:44
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I'll Give You My Story Rosalie Sorrels, Jim Sorrels 01:07
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That Girl Played Injun With Me Rosalie Sorrels, Jim Sorrels 03:17
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Utah's 'Dixie' Rosalie Sorrels, Jim Sorrels 03:23
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Empty Cot in the Bunkhouse Tonight Rosalie Sorrels, Jim Sorrels 02:13
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Tying Knots in the Devil’s Tail Rosalie Sorrels, Jim Sorrels 02:36
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The Fox Rosalie Sorrels, Jim Sorrels 01:53
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Way Out in Idaho Rosalie Sorrels, Jim Sorrels 03:40
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My Last Cigar Rosalie Sorrels, Jim Sorrels 02:19
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The Wreck of the Old Number Nine Rosalie Sorrels, Jim Sorrels 01:40
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House Carpenter Rosalie Sorrels, Jim Sorrels 02:45
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The Wild Colonial Boy Rosalie Sorrels, Jim Sorrels 01:53
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I Left My Baby Rosalie Sorrels, Jim Sorrels 02:53
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Philadelphia Lawyer Rosalie Sorrels, Jim Sorrels 02:13