Classic English and Scottish Ballads from Smithsonian Folkways (from The Francis James Child Collection) Audio CD 2017

The 19th-century scholar Francis James Child meticulously and authoritatively compiled 305 Scottish and English ballads into the highly influential collection known as "Child Ballads." Although Child feared these ballads would vanish from human memory, they continue to be adored, studied, and actively performed across disciplines and genres. Classic English and Scottish Ballads from Smithsonian Folkways (from The Francis James Child Collection) introduces listeners to 21 of these traditional songs from the label’s rich collections at the Smithsonian Institution, and demonstrates the timelessness of their themes—from murder and ghosts to jealousy and unrequited love. 72 minutes, 40-page booklet with extensive notes.

CONDITION: NEW Punched UPC

TRACK LISTING

1 Lord Thomas and Fair Ellender - Mike Seeger
2 Golden Vanity - Doug Wallin
3 The Mermaid - the Golden Eagle String Band
4 Mathie Groves - Dillard Chandler
5 The Hanging of George - Iron Mountain String Band
6 Gypsy Davy - Margaret MacArthur
7 Thomas the Rhymer - Ewan MacColl
8 Lady Margaret - Pete Seeger
9 Lord Randall - Jean Ritchie
10 Pretty Polly and False William - Paul Clayton
11 Andrew Batan - Warde Ford
12 Three Nights Drunk - E.C. & Orna Ball
13 Lord Bateman - the New City Ramblers
14 The Two Sisters - Ellen Stekert
15 Gallis Pole - Lead Belly
16 Lord Barnett - Ella Parker
17 The False Knight Upon the Road - Artus Moser
18 Barbara Allen - Dan Tate
19 The Great Silkie of Sule Skerry - Paul Clayton
20 The House Carpenter - Dorothy Rorick
21 The Farmer's Curst Wife - Horton Barker