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English Folk Songs

Wallace House
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

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I'm Seventeen Cum Sunday Wallace House 01:55
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On Ilkley Moor Bar t'At Wallace House 03:15
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The Lover's Departure Wallace House 01:27
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The Poachers of Lincolnshire Wallace House 01:36
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Old Farmer Buck Wallace House 01:20
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Because I Were Shy Wallace House 01:34
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Young Herchard O' Taunton Dean Wallace House 02:39
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Tally Ho! My Fine Sportsmen Wallace House 01:47
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Gently Johnny, My Jingalo Wallace House 01:35
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The Eddystone Light Wallace House 01:31
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Turmut Hoeing Wallace House 01:36
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Jack Hall Wallace House 02:41
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Aa Hope Ye'll Be Kind to Me Dowter Wallace House 02:03
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The Barkshire Tragedy (The Twa Sisters) Wallace House 03:51
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The Derby Tup (The Derby Ram) Wallace House 02:00
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Jan's Courtship Wallace House 02:09