Down Jersey: Songs and Stories of Southern New Jersey

Jim Albertson FW05203 / FS 5203

Jim Albertson, avid story-teller and folklorist, shares with listeners the songs and stories of southern New Jersey including that of brave Sammy Giberson, a legendary character who bested the devil in a fiddle contest, and the tragic story of Molly Bannon who while transformed into a swan was accidentally killed by her one true love.

Country(s) United States
Culture Group(s) Anglo-American
Keyword(s) Folk songs--United States; Music--New Jersey
Instrument(s) Guitar; Vocals
Language(s) English

Year of Recording 1985
Record Label Folkways Records
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Artist Jim Albertson

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101	Mount Holly Jail	Jim Albertson	2:54
102	Sammy Gibrerson	Jim Albertson	6:24
103	Captian Kidd	Jim Albertson	2:42
104	Molly Bannon	Jim Albertson	4:26
105	Cape May Light	Jim Albertson	2:27
201	Pinelands Traveller	Jim Albertson	6:14
202	Stretch Garrison	Jim Albertson	3:16
203	Lure of the Sea	Jim Albertson	5:57
204	Jersey Devil	Jim Albertson	2:36
205	Moore and Jacoby	Jim Albertson	2:45

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