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Body, Boots and Britches: Folk Songs of New York State

The Golden Eagle String Band
Body, Boots and Britches: Folk Songs of New York State

Performed by the Golden Eagle String Band (who are still performing today), this collection brings together a sampling of songs that were collected by Harold W. Thompson in his book that bears the same name as the album "Body, Boots and Britches". The songs tell of the history of New York State, "from pirates to planters, legends to loggers, battles to ballads, New York tells its history through song." Liner notes by Jean Papalia detail New York State history. With song explanations and lyrics.

Track Listing

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Captain Kidd The Golden Eagle String Band 04:45
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A Life on the Raging Canal The Golden Eagle String Band 03:57
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Napolean The Golden Eagle String Band 01:08
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Wrapped in Red Flannel The Golden Eagle String Band 03:14
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The Ballad of Henry Green The Golden Eagle String Band 04:36
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The Buggery Boo The Golden Eagle String Band 01:39
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The Derby Ram The Golden Eagle String Band 03:11
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McKinley The Golden Eagle String Band 03:49
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Mermaid The Golden Eagle String Band 04:14
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I've Travelled All Around the World The Golden Eagle String Band 03:05
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Tebo The Golden Eagle String Band 03:08
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The Battle of Plattsburg The Golden Eagle String Band 05:13
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New York Fiddle Tune Medley: Flower of Donnybrook / Speed the Plough / Delaware Hornpipe / White Cockade / Mrs. McLeod's Reel The Golden Eagle String Band 04:01