Songs Of Great Lakes / Var Songs Of Great Lakes / Var CD

This 1964 Folkways release, recorded and produced by Edith Fulton Fowke, is a collection of songs dealing primarily with sailing on the Great Lakes of North America. Fowke's research relies heavily on stories and songs as recollected by descendants of former Great Lakes sailors. The vocal performances on this release are both rousing and authentic. Liner notes include brief biographies of the performers as well as lyrics and explanations supplemental to the songs.

1. E. C. Roberts, the - Red Iron Ore 2. The Maggie Hunter 3. The Dreadnaught 4. James Bird 5. The Fayette Brown 6. The Loss of the Antelope 7. Homeward Bound 8. The Cumberland's Crew 9. The Cumberland's Crew 10. The Merrimac 11. The Schooner Persian's Crew 12. The Wreck of the Asia 13. The Trip of the Bigler