093074504727

Lead Belly Sings For Children

Lead Belly

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Format: CD

Cat No: SFW45047

Release Date:  23 March 1999

Label:  Smithsonian Folkways

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  093074504727

Genres:  Folk  

  • Description

    This collection features delightful songs for young children as well as the work songs, blues, and spirituals Lead Belly used to teach children about the experiences and emotions of adult life. Originally recorded in children's concerts and studios for Moses Asch and Folkways Records in the 1940s, the 28 songs and spoken introductions reveal the humor, humanity, and musical genius of one of the great artists of the twentieth century. Essential listening for all ages. This album received a 1999 Early Childhood News Director's Choice Award. Produced by Moses Asch. Reissue compiled and annotated by Jeff Place.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. More Yet
      • 2. Boll Weevil
      • 3. Little Boy, How Old Are You?
      • 4. Skip To My Lou
      • 5. Red Bird
      • 6. Sally Walker
      • 7. Ha Ha This A-Way
      • 8. Grey Goose
      • 9. Christmas Is A-Coming
      • 10. Blue-Tailed Fly (Jimmie, Crack Corn)
      • 11. Polly Wee (The Frog Song)
      • 12. Pig Latin Song
      • 13. When A Man's A Long Way From Home
      • 14. Good Morning Blues
      • 15. By And By When The Morning Comes
      • 16. Every Time I Feel The Spirit Swing Low, Sweet Chariot They Hung Him On The Cross
      • 17. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
      • 18. Rock Island Line
      • 19. Cotton Fields
      • 20. Old Man
      • 21. John Henry
      • 22. Julie Ann Johnson
      • 23. Whoa Back Buck
      • 24. You Can't Lose Me, Cholly
      • 25. Midnight Special
      • 26. Pick A Bale Of Cotton
      • 27. Take This Hammer
      • 28. We're In The Same Boat, Brother

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