September 13, 2021

War of 1812 Sung by Wallace House with Lute

 Folkways Records – FP 5002
Folkways Records – FP 5002

Format: 2 x Vinyl, 10", LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1954
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk
[Tracklist]
A1 On the 8th Day Of November (1:11)
A2 Hail, Columbia (2:05)
A3 Song of the Vermonters (2:38)
A4 Jefferson and Liberty (1:32)
A5 Johnny Has Gone For A Soldier (1:17)
A6 O Benny Havens (1:00)
A7 Hey Betty Martin (1:34)
A8 Come All Bold Canadians (2:05)
A9 Constitution and Guerriere (2:34)
B1 Charge the Can Cheerily (3:27)
B2 The Hornet and The Peacock (2:44)
B3 Shannon and the Chesapeake (1:34)
B4 Perry's Victory On Lake Erie (3:12)
B5 James Bird (4:16)
C1 The Battle of Stonington (2:33)
C2 Ye Parliament of England (2:22)
C3 Star-Spangled Banner (1:48)
C4 The Patriotic Diggers (3:08)
C5 The Hunters of Kentucky (3:03)
C6 Yankee Volunteer (1:52)
D1 Old England 40 Years Ago (6:05)
D2 Hail Africa Band (1:54)
D3 Andrew Jackson (2:18)
D4 The Harrison Song (2:25)
D5 The Soldier Song (Aroostook War) (2:23)
[Credits]
Wallace House (lute/vocals)
[Notes]
Performed by Wallace House (1900–1983), singer, actor and dramatic arts professor at New York University, was born on the English Channel island of Guernsey. 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.

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