Songs Of The Civil War / Var Songs Of The Civil War / Var CD

The Civil War played an instrumental role in the development of an American national identity. Specifically for American folk music, the war inspired songwriting on both sides of the conflict, as amateurs and professionals wrote new, timely lyrics to old English, Scottish, and Irish ballads as well as original compositions. Some of the popular songs are still well known today, such as the "Battle Hymn of the Republic." This 33-song collection, featuring Pete Seeger, the New Lost City Ramblers, Hermes Nye, Cisco Houston, Sandy Ives, and others, was released on the centennial of the Civil War in 1960. It contains patriotic songs of the Union, songs about Southern rights, sentimental ballads, parodies, and marching songs.

1. John Brown's Body 2. Johnny Is My Darling 3. Billy Barlow 4. Somebody's Darling 5. Old Abe Lincoln 6. The Vacant Chair 7. Lincoln and Liberty 8. Roll Alabama Roll 9. Clear the Track 10. Tramp, Tramp, Tramp 11. Bonnie Blue Flag 12. Tenting Tonight 13. Richmond Is a Hard Road to Travel 14. Battle Cry of Freedom 15. The Cumberland and the Merrimac 16. Just Before the Battle, Mother 17. Farewell Mother 18. Weeping Sad and Lonely 19. Marching Song of the First Arkansas 20. Overtures from Richmond 21. Pat Murphy of the Irish Brigade 22. Goober Peas 23. Cumberland Crew 24. High Toned Southern Gentlemen 25. When Johnny Comes Marching Home 26. Who Will Care for Mother Now? 27. Marching Through Georgia 28. No More Auction Block 29. Kingdom Coming (Year of Jubilo) 30. Booth Killed Lincoln 31. Oh, I'm a Good Old Rebel 32. Two Brothers 33. Battle Hymn of the Republic 34. Battle Hymn of the Republic