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Dan Milner

Title: Civil War Naval Songs - Union/Confederate Navies 36pg bklt

Label: Smithsonian Folkways

Cat No:SFWCD40189
Format:CD

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• This Smithsonian Folkways collection is released to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War (1861-1865). These 13 authentic maritime songs, hornpipes and sea shanties intone the story of the war on the water.

• They were the folklore laments & anthems played in the cramped quarters of Union and Confederate fighting ships as well as the merchant craft that sailed in constant peril of attack; played in the bustling taverns & variety theatres where citizens and shore-leave sailors alike recharged their patriotic spirit; and played in the parlours of homes where loved ones waited in fear and longing.

• Drawn from Northern, Southern and British sources, they are performed by an all-star crew of singers & musicians. Lead vocalist, Dan Milner, is an American-raised son of an Irish mother & English father, both musical. He has recorded a number of albums of Irish ballads & folk songs. Other singers / musicians involved include David Goffin and Jeff Davis.

• Total Time : 52 minutes - 13 tracks - 36 page booklet with extensive notes & historic images.

Track Listing for Civil War Naval Songs - Union/Confederate Navies 36pg bklt
1. The Fight of the Hatterasand Alabama
2. The James town Home wardbound
3. Farragut's Ball
4. The Florida's Cruise
5. The Old Virginia Lowlands, Low
6. The Blockade Runner
7. The Bold Privateer
8. AYankee Man-of-War
9. The Sailor's Grave
10. The Brooklyn , Sloop-of-War
11. The Alabama
12. The Fate of the Pirate Alabama
13. The Monitor & Merrima

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