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War of 1812

Wallace House
War of 1812 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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On the 8th Day of November Wallace House 01:11
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Hail, Columbia Wallace House 02:05
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Song of the Vermonters Wallace House 02:38
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104
Jefferson and Liberty Wallace House 01:32
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Johnny Has Gone for A Soldier Wallace House 01:17
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Benny Havens, Oh Wallace House 01:00
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107
Hey Betty Martin Wallace House 01:34
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Come All Bold Canadians Wallace House 02:05
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Constitution and Guerriere Wallace House 02:34
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Charge the Can Cheerily Wallace House 03:27
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The Hornet and the Peacock Wallace House 02:44
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Shannon and the Chesapeake Wallace House 01:34
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Perry's Victory on Lake Erie Wallace House 03:12
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James Bird Wallace House 04:16
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The Battle of Stonington Wallace House 02:33
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Ye Parliament of England Wallace House 02:22
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Star-Spangled Banner Wallace House 01:48
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The Patriotic Diggers Wallace House 03:08
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The Hunters of Kentucky Wallace House 03:03
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Yankee Volunteer Wallace House 01:52
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Old England 40 Years Ago Wallace House 06:05
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Hail Africa Band Wallace House 01:54
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Andrew Jackson Wallace House 02:18
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The Harrison Song Wallace House 02:25
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The Soldier Song (Aroostook War) Wallace House 02:23