Divided & United: The Songs of the Civil War is an ambitious effort to study the songs of the era with fresh eyes and ears; here, 32 artists interpret popular songs from the Civil War years, some in styles that reflect the way they were performed in the 19th century and others appearing in arrangements that are radically contemporary. Randall Poster, who produced the project, has brought together an impressive variety of artists, ranging from living legends of country and folk (Loretta Lynn, Norman Blake, Dolly Parton, Del McCoury) to young upstarts of roots rock (the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Old Crow Medicine Show, Shovels & Rope), and everyone on board delivers strong, thoughtful performances that respect the material not merely as history, but as music that remains compelling today, and this collection is frequently full of surprises.
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TRACK LISTING
Disc 1
1 Take Your Gun and Go, John - Loretta Lynn
2 Lorena - Del McCoury
3 Wildwood Flower - Sam Amidon
4 Hell's Broke Loose in Georgia - Bryan Sutton
5 Two Soldiers - Ricky Skaggs
6 Marching Through Georgia - Old Crow Medicine Show
7 Dear Old Flag - Vince Gill
8 Just Before the Battle, Mother/Farewell, Mother - Dirk Powell
9 The Fall of Charleston - Shovels & Rope
10 Tenting on the Old Campground - John Doe
11 Day of Liberty - The Carolina Chocolate Drops
12 Richmond is a Hard Road to Travel - Michael Daves
13 Two Brothers - Chris Stapleton
14 The Faded Coat of Blue - James Bryan
15 Listen to the Mockingbird - Stuart Duncan
16 Kingdom Come - Pokey LaFarge
Disc 2
1 Rebel Soldier - Jamey Johnson
2 The Legend of the Rebel Soldier - Lee Ann Womack
3 The Mermaid Song - Jorma Kaukonen
4 Dixie - The Secret Sisters
5 The Vacant Chair - Ralph Stanley
6 Hard Times - Chris Hillman
7 Down by the Riverside - Taj Mahal
8 Old Folks at Home/The Girl I Left Behind Me - Noam Pikelny
9 Secesh - Tennessee Mafia Jug Band
10 The Battle of Antietam - T Bone Burnett
11 Pretty Saro - Ashley Monroe
12 Aura Lee - Joe Henry
13 Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier - A.A. Bondy
14 When Johnny Comes Marching Home - Angel Snow
15 Battle Cry of Freedom - Bryan Sutton
16 Beautiful Dreamer - Cowboy Jack Clement
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