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12 Apr 11 - 11:07 AM (#3133724) Subject: 'Civil War Naval Songs' from Folkways From: Desert Dancer Got a mention and a clip on NPR this morning: Civil War Naval Songs Dan Milner, David Coffin, Jeff Davis SFW40189 Smithsonian Folkways 2011 These thirteen authentic maritime songs from the era of the American Civil War (1861-65) intone the story of war on the water. They were sounds of the cramped quarters of Union and Confederate fighting ships as well as merchant craft that sailed in constant peril, of bustling taverns and variety theaters where sailors and citizens alike recharged their patriotic spirit, and of the parlors of homes where loved ones waited in fear and longing. Drawn from Northern, Southern, and British sources, they are performed by an all-star crew of singers and musicians. 52 Minutes, 36-Page booklet, extensive notes and historic images. Tracks: The Fight of the Hatteras and Alabama The Jamestown Homeward Bound Farragut's Ball The Florida's Cruise The Old Virginia Lowlands, Low The Blockade Runner The Bold Privateer A Yankee Man-of-War The Sailor's Grave The Brooklyn, Sloop-of-War The Alabama The Fate of the Pirate Alabama The Monitor & Merrimac ~ Becky in Tucson |
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12 Apr 11 - 05:59 PM (#3133981) Subject: RE: 'Civil War Naval Songs' from Folkways From: GUEST,Lighter Looks good. But no "Cumberland's Crew"? No "Cumberland and the Merrimac"? Tsk. |
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12 Apr 11 - 07:06 PM (#3134017) Subject: RE: 'Civil War Naval Songs' from Folkways From: Charley Noble Interesting! Charley Noble |
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13 Apr 11 - 11:54 AM (#3134407) Subject: RE: 'Civil War Naval Songs' from Folkways From: Desert Dancer refresh |