English Folk Songs

Wallace House (1900–1983), singer, actor and dramatic arts professor at New York University, was born on the English Channel island of Guernsey. His family moved to Canada when he was nine years old. Growing up he learned many English folk songs from his parents and their friends. As an adult, he traveled throughout England, recording songs and learning the various English dialects spoken in different parts of the country. His linguistic ability enabled him to perform with authenticity local versions of folk songs in the appropriate dialect. Wallace recorded a total of eight recordings for Folkways Records. Liner notes include biographical information and background information and lyrics of each song.

Track Listing

101	I'm Seventeen Cum Sunday	Wallace House	01:55
102	On Ilkley Moor bar t'at	Wallace House	03:15
103	The Lover's Departure	Wallace House	01:27
104	The Poachers of Lincolnshire	Wallace House	01:36
105	Old Farmer Buck	Wallace House	01:20
106	Because I Were Shy	Wallace House	01:34
107	Young Herchard O' Taunton Dean	Wallace House	02:39
108	Tally Ho! My Fine Sportsmen	Wallace House	01:47
201	Gently Johnny, My Jingalo	Wallace House	01:35
202	The Eddystone Light	Wallace House	01:31
203	Turmut Hoeing	Wallace House	01:36
204	Jack Hall	Wallace House	02:41
205	Aa Hope Ye'll Be Kind to Me Dowter	Wallace House	02:03
206	The Barkshire Tragedy	Wallace House	03:51
207	The Derby Tup	Wallace House	02:00
208	Jan's Courtship	Wallace House	02:09