093074002124

That's Why We're Marching: World War II And The American Folksong Movement

Various Artists

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Format: CD

Cat No: SFW40021

Release Date:  20 February 1996

Label:  Smithsonian Folkways

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  093074002124

Genres:  Folk  

  • Description

    Artists include Woody Guthrie, Almanac Singers, Lead Belly, Tom Glazer, Cisco Houston, Pete Seeger, Josh White, Burl Ives, and others. Few people have heard these songs composed and sung from 1940 to 1945 by artists primarily known for their influence on American folk music after 1945. Both the protest songs and the pro-war songs are assembled for the first time in this historic compilation; they present the conflicts, the hopes, and the way songs were used to raise morale during World War II. 25 tracks, including Mr. Hitler, Talking Sailor, Ballad of October 16, and Sinking of the Reuben James. Notes include artist biographies and bibliography. Compiled and annotated by Jeff Place and Guy Logsdon. "A great slice of history...also a great musical performance." —Daily News

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Freedom Road - Josh White
      • 2. Talking Sailor - Woody Guthrie
      • 3. Ballad Of October 16 - Almanac Singers, Pete Seeger
      • 4. Billy Boy - Almanac Singers, Josh White
      • 5. Plow Under - Almanac Singers, Pete Seeger
      • 6. I'm Gonna Put My Name Down - Tom Glazer
      • 7. What Are We Waiting On (What Are We Waiting For) - Woody Guthrie
      • 8. Citizen C.I.O. - Union Boys, Tom Glazer, Josh White
      • 9. Sinking Of The Reuben James - Woody Guthrie
      • 10. You Better Get Ready - Union Boys, Burl Ives
      • 11. If You Want To Do Your Part - Lead Belly
      • 12. Move Into Germany - Union Boys, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee
      • 13. So Long It's Been Good To Know You (Dusty Old... - Woody Guthrie
      • 14. Martins And Coys - Union Boys
      • 15. Mr. Hitler - Lead Belly
      • 16. Sally Don't You Grieve - Woody Guthrie, Cisco Houston
      • 17. Jimmy Longhi Story - Vincent 'Jimmy' Longhi
      • 18. When The Yanks Go Marching In - Woody Guthrie, Cisco Houston, Sonny Terry
      • 19. Round And Round Hitler's Grave - Almanac Singers
      • 20. The Fuhrer - Josh White
      • 21. Miss Pavlichencko - Woody Guthrie
      • 22. National Defense Blues - Lead Belly, Terry, McGhee, Dupree
      • 23. Gee But I Want To Go Home - Lead Belly
      • 24. Looking For A Home - Pete Seeger
      • 25. Now That It's All Over - Pete Seeger