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	Billy Broke Locks The Committee of Correspondence	02:07
102	Trappan'D Maiden The Committee of Correspondence	02:37
103	Fare Thee Well Ye Sweethearts The Committee of Correspondence	03:02
104	Mad Anthony Wayne The Committee of Correspondence	02:52
105	One Morning in May The Committee of Correspondence	02:03
106	The Fate of John Burgoyne The Committee of Correspondence	02:44
201	The Battle of the Kegs The Committee of Correspondence	04:18
202	Johnnie Has Gone for a Soldier The Committee of Correspondence	02:44
203	How Stands the Glass Around The Committee of Correspondence	03:47
204	All Things Are Quite Silent The Committee of Correspondence	02:40
205	The Battle of Trenton The Committee of Correspondence	02:07