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Songs of the Spanish Civil War, Vol. 2

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Songs of the Spanish Civil War, Vol. 2
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The Spanish Civil War (1936–1939) was initially an armed conflict between a democratically elected government and a revolt by far right-wing Spanish military officers led by Francisco Franco, who were supported by the fascist governments of Italy and Nazi Germany. Anti-fascist supporters flocked to Spain to help the beleaguered government. This recording contains a selection of pro-democracy, anti-fascist songs from that conflict including Woody Guthrie's version of "Jarama," a song about the Americans' involvement on the Republican side. Also featured are Spanish songs the Americans remembered especially fondly, several anti-fascist songs sung in German by Ernst Busch, and songs of combatants who had been captured and interned. Extensive liner notes include a history of the conflict and song lyrics.

In 2014 this release and FW05436 Songs of the Spanish Civil War, Vol. 1 were re-issued in full with new liner notes as SFW40188 Songs of the Spanish Civil War, Volumes 1 & 2.

EN ESPAÑOL

La Guerra Civil Española (1936-1939) fue inicialmente un conflicto armado entre el gobierno democráticamente electo y una revuelta de extrema derecha de militares españoles liderados por Francisco Franco, quienes fueron apoyados por los gobiernos fascistas de Italia y Alemania nazi. Partidarios Antifascistas acudieron a España para ayudar al acosado gobierno.

Esta grabación contiene una selección de canciones pro-democracia, anti-fascistas de ese conflicto, incluyendo la versión de Woody Guthrie de ”Jarama“, una canción acerca de la participación de los estadounidenses en el bando republicano. También se incluyen canciones en español que los americanos recordaban especialmente con cariño, varias canciones antifascistas cantadas en alemán por Ernst Busch y canciones de los combatientes, quienes habían sido capturados e internados. Incluye notas extensas de la historia del conflicto y letras de canciones.

Track Listing

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Jarama Woody Guthrie 2:55
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102
On the Jarama Front Ernst Busch 2:46
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103
Ballad of the XI Brigade Ernst Busch 3:10
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104
Hans Beimler, Comrade Ernst Busch 2:55
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105
The Thaelmann-Column Ernst Busch 2:45
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201
Santa Espina n/a 2:21
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202
Sevilllanos n/a 2:24
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The Road to Aviles n/a 2:41
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204
La Guardia Rossa Bartholomeus van der Schelling 2:24
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205
Wie Hinterm Draht Bartholomeus van der Schelling 2:49
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La Joven Guardia Bartholomeus van der Schelling 2:20
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Devant de la Vie, Au Bartholomeus van der Schelling 2:48

Album Info

Catalog Number(s)

FW05437, FH 5437

Year(s) Released

1962

Label/Collection

Folkways Records

Genre(s)

American Folk; Historical Song

Country(s)

Spain; United States

Culture Group(s)

Anglo-American

Instrument(s)

Guitar

Credit(s)

Moses Asch - Recorder
 Ronald Clyne - Designer
 Milton Robinson - Liner Notes
 Moe Fishman - Liner Notes
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