Songs of All Times

Ethnomusicologist Sam Eskin (1898-1974) traveled widely collecting and recording folk music. He was primarily interested in gathering and preserving all aspects of American folk culture. In the 1950s, he recorded an album of American folksongs for Cook Records. Some of the songs in this recording remain widely known such as “Who Killed Cock Robin?” and “John Henry.” Others (“The Farmer’s Curst Wife” and “The 24th of February”) are largely unknown in the 21st century. Liner notes provide the lyrics and known origin of each of the songs.

Track Listing

101	Who Killed Cock Robin? Sam Eskin	02:03
102	The Tailor and the Crow Sam Eskin	02:19
103	My Children Are Laughing Behind My Back Sam Eskin	01:34
104	Roll the Old Chariot Sam Eskin	01:51
105	You Can Dig My Grave Sam Eskin	01:40
106	Mary and Martha Sam Eskin	01:58
107	Green Grow the Lilacs Sam Eskin	02:29
108	The Texas Rangers Sam Eskin	02:29
109	Cryderville Jail Sam Eskin	01:46
110	John Henry Sam Eskin	03:08
111	The Gambler Sam Eskin	02:05
112	The Farmer's Curst Wife Sam Eskin	02:39
113	The 24th of February Sam Eskin	00:53
114	Meet Sam Eskin Sam Eskin	04:41