Upbeat songs of early america

Subject: Upbeat songs of early america
From: erwanda55
Date: 09 Mar 02 - 12:03 PM

Ok it's really more on a zippy song. Details not mentioned before. We do a show with 5th grade students from all across the Napa Valley with musicians who were connected with the Napa Valley Folk Music Festival. We already do Yankee Doodle. Derby Ram, while it may have been George W's favorite, isn't really appropriate... We have some sea shanties, Shaker songs, Juba and lots of wonderful songs in minor keys full of doom and gloom. I'm betting that someone out there has that song I'm looking for. Thanks again.

Subject: RE: Upbeat songs of early america
From: Sorcha
Date: 09 Mar 02 - 12:06 PM

Your first request is still here.........

Subject: RE: Upbeat songs of early america
From: Uncle_DaveO
Date: 09 Mar 02 - 03:13 PM

The Young Man Who Wouldn't Hoe Corn.

Dave Oesterreich

Subject: RE: Upbeat songs of early america
From: Butch
Date: 09 Mar 02 - 04:50 PM

What do you define as "early" 1800? 1830? 1840? Where do you want to stop?

Subject: RE: Upbeat songs of early america
From: erwanda55
Date: 09 Mar 02 - 08:48 PM

That's a very good question. How about no later than 1840. To be honest, we've never been that exact. Kids study the Revolutionary war, so we try to keep things roughly around there but like I said, we've never been really exact. Does it make a difference as to what you'd suggest?

Subject: RE: Upbeat songs of early america
From: erwanda55
Date: 09 Mar 02 - 08:51 PM

How do I contact Lucius for "cleaned up" words to Derby Ram?

Subject: RE: Upbeat songs of early america
From: Sorcha
Date: 09 Mar 02 - 09:10 PM

There is a set in the DT...THE DARBY RAM

Subject: RE: Upbeat songs of early america
From: Sorcha
Date: 09 Mar 02 - 09:12 PM

hmmm. I'll try again. I guess Sam is off duty tonight.

Subject: RE: Upbeat songs of early america
From: Sorcha
Date: 09 Mar 02 - 09:13 PM

Trying again.....Click me!

Subject: RE: Upbeat songs of early america
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 09 Mar 02 - 09:38 PM

The Girl I Left Behind Me. There are many versions in the DT, search for the tune BRGHTON.

Turkey in the Straw

Subject: RE: Upbeat songs of early america
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 09 Mar 02 - 09:42 PM

(I thought you wanted more songs)??????

Subject: RE: Upbeat songs of early america
From: Charcloth
Date: 09 Mar 02 - 09:50 PM

The Mermaid Circa mid 1700
Froggy went a wooing
The fox
Wee Cooper from Fife
Haul Away Joe
Haste to the Wedding (yes it has words)
Shady Grove
I wish I was single again
John Hielandman (or the White Cockade)
Bonnie Dundee
The Sow took the measles
The Golden VanityIn the Good old Colony days
The hunters of Kentucky
Rich Lady over the sea
The Maid on the Shore
High Barbary
Gypsy Laddie
is that enough?
Charcloth

Subject: RE: Upbeat songs of early america
From: GUEST,Kentucky Pat
Date: 09 Mar 02 - 10:14 PM

Our dulcimer group is often asked to play for upper elementary school classes. We've had great fun with "Soldier, soldier won't you marry me." We take along props including a tricorn hat, breeches, Jefferson shirt, buckle shoes---and a woven market basket. We find a girl and boy willing to act out what's happening as the song progresses.

For many upbeat American folk songs suitable for children, find copies of Ruth Crawford Seeger's books: "American Folk Songs for Children," "Animal Folk Songs for Children," and "American Christmas Songs for Children."