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Classic English and Scottish Ballads from Smithsonian Folkways

Various Artists
Classic English and Scottish Ballads from Smithsonian Folkways 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.

Track Listing

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Lord Thomas and Fair Ellender (Child No. 73) Mike Seeger 03:50
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Golden Vanity (Child No. 286) Doug Wallin 03:23
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The Mermaid (Child No. 289) The Golden Eagle String Band 04:14
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Mathie Groves (Child No. 81) Dillard Chandler 06:14
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The Hanging of Georgie (Child No. 209) Iron Mountain String Band 01:56
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Gypsy Davy (Child No. 200) Margaret MacArthur 01:57
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Thomas the Rhymer (Child No. 37) Ewan MacColl 06:52
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108
Lady Margaret (Child No. 74) Pete Seeger 02:51
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Lord Randall (Child No. 12) Jean Ritchie 02:54
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Pretty Polly and False William (Child No. 4) Paul Clayton 03:46
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Andrew Batan (Child No. 250) Warde Ford 03:36
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Three Nights Drunk (Child No. 274) The Blue Ridge Buddies with E.C. and Orna Ball 02:36
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Lord Bateman (Child No. 53) The New Lost City Ramblers 05:34
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The Two Sisters (Child No. 10) Ellen Stekert 01:37
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Gallis Pole (Child No. 95) Lead Belly 02:47
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Lord Barnett (Child No. 68) Ella Parker 02:35
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The False Knight Upon the Road (Child No. 3) Artus Moser 02:23
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Barbara Allen (Child No. 84) Dan Tate 02:52
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The Great Silkie of Sule Skerry (Child No. 113) Paul Clayton 05:03
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The House Carpenter (Child No. 243) Dorothy Rorick 02:38
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The Farmer's Curst Wife (Child No. 278) Horton Barker 03:07