Performed by Wallace House, this collection includes songs from both sides, American and English, sung from the perspectives of patriots and deserters alike. This album features extensive historical notes by Folkways founder Moses Asch and full lyrics for every song.
Tracks
1.1 On the 8th Day of November 1.2 Hail, Columbia 1.3 Song of the Vermonters 1.4 Jefferson and Liberty 1.5 Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier 1.6 O Benny Havens 1.7 Hey Betty Martin 1.8 Come All Bold Canadians 1.9 Constitution and Guerriere 1.10 Charge the Can Cheerily 1.11 The Hornet and the Peacock 1.12 Shannon and the Chesapeake 1.13 Perry's Victory on Lake Erie 1.14 James Bird 1.15 The Battle of Stonington 1.16 Ye Parliament of England 1.17 Star-Spangled Banner 1.18 The Patriotic Diggers 1.19 The Hunters of Kentucky 1.20 Yankee Volunteer 1.21 Old England 40 Years Ago 1.22 Hail Africa Band 1.23 Andrew Jackson 1.24 The Harrison Song 1.25 The Soldier Song (Aroostook War)
