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 Borgoyne	The Committee of Correspondence	02:44
201	The Battle of the Kegs	The Committee of Correspondence	04:18
202	Johnny 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