Ballads of the War of 1812, 1791-1836
Performed by Wallace House, this collection includes songs from both sides, American and English, sung from the perspectives of patriots and deserters alike. This album features extensive historical notes by Folkways founder Moses Asch and full lyrics for every song.
Track Listing
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101
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On the 8th Day Of November | Wallace House | 1:11 | |
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102
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Hail, Columbia | Wallace House | 2:05 | |
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103
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Song of the Vermonters | Wallace House | 2:38 | |
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104
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Jefferson and Liberty | Wallace House | 1:32 | |
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105
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Johnny Has Gone For A Soldier | Wallace House | 1:17 | |
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106
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O Benny Havens | Wallace House | 1:00 | |
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107
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Hey Betty Martin | Wallace House | 1:34 | |
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108
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Come All Bold Canadians | Wallace House | 2:05 | |
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109
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Constitution and Guerriere | Wallace House | 2:34 | |
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201
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Charge the Can Cheerily | Wallace House | 3:27 | |
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202
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The Hornet and The Peacock | Wallace House | 2:44 | |
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203
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Shannon and the Chesapeake | Wallace House | 1:34 | |
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204
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Perry's Victory On Lake Erie | Wallace House | 3:12 | |
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205
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James Bird | Wallace House | 4:16 | |
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301
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The Battle of Stonington | Wallace House | 2:33 | |
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302
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Ye Parliament of England | Wallace House | 2:22 | |
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303
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Star-Spangled Banner | Wallace House | 1:48 | |
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304
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The Patriotic Diggers | Wallace House | 3:08 | |
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305
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The Hunters of Kentucky | Wallace House | 3:03 | |
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306
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Yankee Volunteer | Wallace House | 1:52 | |
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401
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Old England 40 Years Ago | Wallace House | 6:05 | |
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402
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Hail Africa Band | Wallace House | 1:54 | |
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403
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Andrew Jackson | Wallace House | 2:18 | |
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404
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The Harrison Song | Wallace House | 2:25 | |
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405
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The Soldier Song (Aroostook War) | Wallace House | 2:23 |
Album Info
Folkways Suggests
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English Folk SongsWallace House
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Sounds of Spoken English: English Speech InstructionWallace House
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Robin Hood BalladsWallace House
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Understanding and Appreciation of the EssayWallace House
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Irish Songs of Resistance - The Great RebellionWallace House