Songs and Ballads of Colonial and Revolutionary America

This recording, presenting music from the American Revolutionary War era (1775–1781) performed by the Committee of Correspondence, contains songs pertaining to the war itself and others on non–military subjects, from romance to the bitter complaint of an indentured servant. The Committee of Correspondence, formed by Dorothy O’Donnell, takes its name from colonial groups that supported the colonists’ independence efforts. She is joined by Kevin Roth, a prominent Folkways recording artist, as well as guitarist Eric Jenson, fiddler Lenny Piotti, and dulcimer artist and singer Karen James. The Committee had earlier recorded “The American Revolution in Song and Ballad” (FW05277).
Liner notes provide background and lyrics for all songs.
Track Listing
101
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Billy Broke Locks | The Committee of Correspondence | 2:07 | |
102
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Trappan'D Maiden | The Committee of Correspondence | 2:37 | |
103
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Fare Thee Well Ye' Sweethearts | The Committee of Correspondence | 3:02 | |
104
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Mad Anthony Wayne | The Committee of Correspondence | 2:52 | |
105
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One Morning in May | The Committee of Correspondence | 2:03 | |
106
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The Fate of John Borgoyne | The Committee of Correspondence | 2:44 | |
201
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The Battle of the Kegs | The Committee of Correspondence | 4:18 | |
202
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Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier | The Committee of Correspondence | 2:44 | |
203
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How Stands the Glass Around | The Committee of Correspondence | 3:47 | |
204
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All Things are Quite Silent | The Committee of Correspondence | 2:40 | |
205
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The Battle of Trenton | The Committee of Correspondence | 2:07 |