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Ballads of the War of 1812

Folklife and Cultural Heritage

Object Details

Artist

House, Wallace

Collection Creator

Asch, Moses
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964
Folkways Records

Collection Citation

Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.

Contents

On the 8th day of November (1:11) --Hail, Columbia (2:05) -- Song of the Vermonters (2:38) --Jefferson and liberty (1:32) -- Soldiers' songs: Johnny has gone for a soldier (1:17) ; Benny Havens, O (0:59) ; Hey Betty Martin (1:34) --Come all bold Canadians (2:05) --Constitution and Guerrier (2:34) --Char[g]e the can cheerily (3:27) --The hornet and the peacock (2:44) --Shannon and the Chesapeake (1:34) --Perry's victory on Lake Erie (3:12) --James Bird (4:16) --The battle of Stonington (2:33) --Ye Parliament of England (2:22) --Star-spangled banner (1:48) --The patriotic diggers (3:08) --The hunters of Kentucky (3:03) --Yankee volunteer (1:52) --Old England 40 years ago (6:05) --Hail Africa Band (1:54) -- Andrew Jackson (2:18) --The Harrison song (2:25) --The soldier song (Aroostook War) (2:19).
sova.cfch.asch_ref20693

GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk5768b8fcf-80a1-4d24-a996-59cdcc327dcc

Local Numbers

FW-ASCH-7RR-2384

General

Folkways 5002 CDR copy- FW-ASCH-7RR-2384 is identical to the Smithsonian Folkways recording "Ballads of the the War of 1812" (FW05002), sung by Wallace House with lute accompaniment, released in 1954. The songs are both American and British (plus one Canadian song), and include songs from 1791 to 1836. In addition to songs directly relating to the War three "soldier songs" are included. Detailed liner notes were written for the album (originally two 10-inch LP's) by Moses Asch.

Place

New York (N.Y.)
United States
United States -- History

Topic

United States -- History
Military music
United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Songs and music.
United States -- History -- War of 1812

Artist

House, Wallace

Culture

Americans

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Moses and Frances Asch Collection
Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / CD / Commercial / Folkways Recordings

Extent

1 Sound recording (sound-tape reel, analog, 7 in.)

Archival Repository

Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections

Identifier

CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-7RR-2384

Type

Archival materials
Sound recordings

Collection Rights

Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.

Restrictions

Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
CFCH.ASCH_ref20693
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https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk5768b8fcf-80a1-4d24-a996-59cdcc327dcc
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CFCHFOLKLIFE

Record ID

ebl-1649170801566-1649171787116-2

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