Eskimo Songs from Alaska

Recorded on St. Lawrence Island by Miriam C. Stryker

Ethnic Folkways Library – FHS 37254

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: United States
Released: 1966
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk, & Indigenous
[Tracklist]
A01 Small Owl: Nick Wongatilin (00:54)
A02 How Much Will I Get for the Ivory Carving?: Nathan Noonwook (03:08)
A03 Looking for Someone Who Wants to Eskimo Dance: Amos Penayak (04:35)
A04 Balloon Song: Nick Wongatilin (02:02)
A05 Walking from Savoonga to Gambell: Paul Jensen (00:55)
A06 Cowboy Song: John Apongalook (00:53)
A07 Praise, Praise God: Nick Wongatilin (01:18)
A08 Helicopter Song / Second Helicopter Song: Nathan Noonwook (05:17)
A09 Drum Song: Nick Wongatilin (02:05)
B01 Like a Little Girl: Laurence Kulukbon (02:52)
B02 Little Indian Boy: Fred Angi (02:35)
B03 Indian Exhausted: Fred Angi (02:04)
B04 Rise up Helicopter, like a Bird: Fred Angi (01:45)
B05 Guitar Song: John Apongalook (02:33)
B06 Eskimo Rock 'n' Roll: Inuit Yup'ik singers, Gambell village (02:47)
B07 Little Cowboy: Inuit Yup'ik singers, Gambell village (02:12)
B08 Swing Your Drum: Inuit Yup'ik singers, Gambell village (01:43)
B09 I Couldn't Wait: Inuit Yup'ik singers, Gambell village (02:00)
B10 Old Song: John Apongalook (02:12)
[Credits]
Producer: Charles Hofmann, Recorder and Field Worker: Miriam C. Stryker, Designer: Irwin Rosenhouse
[Notes] Recorded on St Lawrence Island by Miriam C. Stryker in 1966 this album features songs from the Yup'ik people who have long occupied the Island and who live in two separate villages Savoonga and Gambell. Yup'ik legend tells of the Island’s formation: "The Sea Goddess, picking up a handful of ooze from the bottom of the sea, squeezed it between her fingers, forming mountains that are part of its interesting terrain." This rugged terrain means a hard life for a people who live off the land. The songs relate through subjects such as hunting, fishing, boats, animals and the like. The lyrics are often very sparse and sometimes the song consists solely of chanted syllables. Liner notes include history of the Yup'ik and song information.

Fast Folk Musical Magazine Volume 3 Number 4

Fast Folk Musical Magazine – FFFF304

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: United States
Released: 1986
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk
[Tracklist]
A1 For My Lover: Tracy Chapman (03:15)
A2 United Tool and Die: Leo Kretzner (03:45)
A3 Que lindo tener papel: Flor de Caña (03:15)
A4 May They Be Blessed: Scott Alarik (04:45)
A5 Nobody but You: Cormac McCarthy (03:20)
A6 Everybody Needs a Hug: Marian Streetpeople and Barbara Herson (03:00)
A7 One More Round: Catherine David (02:49)
B1 Breakfast in Bed: Bob Halpern and Rick Watson (02:52)
B2 Love Comes to a Simple Heart: Chuck Hall (03:28)
B3 Close to Dreams: Sue Krantz (03:27)
B4 Take Me, I Want to Go with You: Jason Threlfall (04:37)
B5 The Rain Today: S. Amelia White and Jennifer Staton (03:36)
B6 House Full of Fortune: Deborah Silverstein (03:57)
B7 Ballad of a Female Shanty Singer: Talitha Claypool Nelson (03:33)
[Credits]
Producer: Richard A. Meyer, Field Worker: Christine Lavin, Recorder: Jay Rosen
[Notes]
New York–based Fast Folk Musical Magazine heads to the Boston area for two recordings at the Nameless Coffeehouse in Cambridge in early 1986. Beginning with Tracy Chapman's "For My Lover" and ending with Talitha Nelson's a cappella (and probably semi-autobiographical) "Ballad of a Female Shanty Singer," this release finds the local folk music scene to be alive and well. Leo Kretzner's "United Tool and Die," a song about unemployment in the auto industry, still resonates, and Marian Streetpeople and Barbara Herson have fun with "Everybody Needs a Hug" (even President Ronald Reagan). A 20–page facsimile of Fast Folk Musical Magazine is included.

Chip Taylor and The Grandkids: Golden Kids Rules

Smithsonian Folkways - SFW CD 45071

Format: CD, Album, Stereo
Country: United States
Released: 2011
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk, & Children's
[Tracklist]
01 Golden Kids' Rules (02:41)
02 I’m Just Thinkin’ about What I'm Thinkin' About (02:14)
03 Quarter Moon Shining (03:48)
04 Big Ideas (03:35)
05 Magical Horse (04:02)
06 Daddy Is a Red Sox Fan / Mommy Is a Yankee Fan (01:41)
07 Kids to Save the Planet (02:39)
08 Did You Hear What Jennifer Did? (03:01)
09 You Can Come and Play with Our Toys (02:49)
10 Introduction to Wedding Songs (00:06)
11 The Possum Hunter (03:14)
12 Happy Wedding (03:41)
13 Now That Kristian and Anna Have Wed (04:18)
[Credits]
Producer and Liner Notes: Chip Taylor, Liner Notes: Jon Voight and Jeff Place, Photographers: Davey Wilson and Kelly Voight, Designer: Andy Taray, Engineers: Huck Benn
[Notes]
When renowned musician and songwriter Chip Taylor ("Wild Thing" and "Angel of the Morning") became a grandfather, he directed his creative energy to writing new songs with and for his grandkids. Golden Kids Rules melds the husky, time-worn vocals and the musical instincts of a seasoned performer with the charming artistry of his three young grandchildren. The album overflows with love of family and the musical bonds that hold them together. Taylor’s brother, actor Jon Voight, offers an insightful introduction to the artist and the album. 13 tracks, 38 minutes, 36-page booklet with lyrics.

Cajun Home Music

Folkways Records – FA 2620

Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation
Country: United States
Released: 1977
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk, Cajun & Zydeco
[Tracklist]
A01 La Danse Carrée: Dennis McGee and Sady Courville (01:28)
A02 Oh, Si J'aurais des Ailes: Loricia Guillory (01:07)
A03 La Valse de Choupique: Cyprien Landreneau (01:29)
A04 Renaud le Tueur de Femme: Pierre Daigle (02:22)
A05 Saute Crapaud: Elisabeth Landreneau (00:59)
A06 La Réel à Fruge: Dennis McGee and Sady Courville (01:40)
A07 Un Petit Bonhomme: Elisabeth Landreneau (00:12)
A08 La Valse de Cherokee: Cyprien Landreneau and Delia Landreneau (01:06)
A09 Derrière Chez Nous y à T'une Jolie Fontaine: Loricia Guillory (01:13)
A10 Tit Galop Pour Mamou: Elisabeth Landreneau (01:34)
A11 La Valse des Amities: Dennis McGee and Sady Courville (02:27)
A12 Chère Mom: Cyprien Landreneau (01:19)
B01 La Valse à Fruge: Dennis McGee and Sady Courville (02:16)
B02 Madeleine: Narcisse Cormier and Alice Cormier (01:20)
B03 Tite Fille de Quinze Ans: Agnes Bourque (01:22)
B04 La Valse à Adam: Elisabeth Landreneau (01:27)
B05 Le Two-Step à Frère Devilliers: Dennis McGee and Sady Courville (01:59)
B06 La Valse du Grand Marais: Narcisse Cormier (02:21)
B07 La Délaissée: Agnes Bourque (01:19)
B08 La Gigue a Savoy: Marc Savoy and Don Montoucet (01:14)
B09 La Danseuse Noyée: Pierre Daigle (02:21)
B10 La Valse du Coteau de Laurier: Dennis McGee and Sady Courville (02:11)
[Credits]
Recorder and Producer: Gérard Dôle, Designer: Ronald Clyne, Photographer: Russell Lee
[Notes]
This album, recorded by Gérard Dôle, presents Cajun home music from before World War I. From solo ballads to instrumental dance tunes, this collection explores the musical expressions of descendants of the Acadians who were expelled from Nova Scotia by the British in the French and Indian War.