Smithsonian Folkways CFW CD 45047

This new collection features delightful songs for young children as well as the work songs, blues, and spirituals Lead Belly used to teach children about the experiences and emotions of adult life. Originally recorded in children's concerts and studios for Asch and Folkways Records in the 1940s, the 28 songs and spoken introductions reveal the humor, humanity, and musical genius of one of the great artists of the twentieth century. Essential listening for all ages.

62 minutes. 28-page booklet.

1. More Yet    1:02
2. Boll Weevil    3:39
3. Little Boy, How Old Are You?    0:55
4. Skip To My Lou    2:11
5. Red Bird    2:54
6. Sally Walker    2:39
7. Ha Ha, This A-Way    1:34
8. Grey Goose    1:24
9. Christmas Is A-Coming    1:04
10. Blue-Tailed Fly (Jimmie, Crack Corn)    2:17
11. Polly Wee (The Frog Song)    1:12
12. Pig Latin Song    1:35
13. When A Man's A Long Way From Home    2:56
14. Good Morning Blues    2:11
15. By And By When The Morning Comes    1:53
16. Every Time I Feel The Spirit / Swing Low, Sweet Chariot / They Hung Him On The Cross    3:22
17. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot    1:02
18. Rock Island Line    1:32
19. Cotton Fields    2:06
20. Old Man    2:35
21. John Henry    4:00
22. Julie Ann Johnson    2:51
23. Woah Back Buck    2:09
24. You Can't Lose Me, Cholly    2:36
25. Midnight Special    2:01
26. Pick A Bale Of Cotton    1:30
27. Take This Hammer    2:51
28. We're In The Same Boat, Brother    2:37

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