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Revival in Britain, Vol. 1

Various Artists
Revival in Britain, Vol. 1

Ewan MacColl brings together several important folksong writers and performers in this collection to represent the Folksong Revival in Britain. MacColl, while he does not perform on this album, is himself an important folksinger and writer. Heavily political, McColl was involved in Communist groups of the 1930s that led to the hindrance of his musical career at the time. Ewan brings together six other performers, all of whom also emerge from the laboring class. Most notable are Matt McGinn and Stan Kelly-Bootle. Liner notes include an introduction by Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger, as well as information on the artists themselves.

Track Listing

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O'Rourke Matt McGinn 04:36
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Under Alow the Ground Matt McGinn 03:01
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The Can o' Tea Matt McGinn 02:59
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Mumbo Matt McGinn 02:03
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Rum'll hae to do Today Matt McGinn 01:56
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Tam the Toff Matt McGinn 01:45
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I'll Gi'e You Your Whiskey Back Again Matt McGinn 01:39
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The Haunted Single End Matt McGinn 02:48
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My Father was Born a Hebrew Matt McGinn 02:03
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This is Our Land Matt McGinn 02:07
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They'll Neither Work nor Want Matt McGinn 02:27
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My Uncle Dan Matt McGinn 01:48
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Liverpool Town Stan Kelly 02:41
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The Old Mark II Stan Kelly 01:28
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Farewell to the Monty Johnny Handle and Lou Killen 02:26
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The Gaffer's Bait Johnny Handle 02:02
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The Stoneman's Lament Johnny Handle 01:10
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The Collier Lad is a Canny Lad Johnny Handle 01:39
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The College Valley Hunt Alan Rogerson 03:04
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Christmas Comes but Once a Year Enoch Kent 02:20
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The Man in Charge of the Knob Enoch Kent 03:09
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Our Commonwealth Brothers Enoch Kent 02:50
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No Room at the Inn Charles Parker 02:58