American Sea Songs And Shanties (II)
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A Library of Congress field recording documenting traditional American seafaring songs and sea shanties. This is ethnographic music documentation from America's folk heritage—the work songs and narratives that emerged from maritime labor and culture. These are the genuine article: historical recordings of authentic folk traditions, not contemporary interpretations. Sea shanties carry the history of American labor, migration, and community within their melodies and lyrics. For folk enthusiasts, maritime history buffs, or anyone curious about where contemporary sea shanty interest comes from, these original recordings are invaluable. The Library of Congress recordings offer unmediated access to genuine folk traditions, a window into American cultural history through the songs people actually sang while working. Educational material that happens to be musically engaging.
Item Details+
| Genre | Folk, World, and Country |
| Style | Folk, Sea Shanties |
| Media | Good Plus (G+) |
| Sleeve | Good Plus (G+) |
| Description | Has some surface scuffs/hairlines and light scratches all around. Cover has been taped and has light stickers all around. Shouldn't be much of a problem playing, but with background noise. Ask for pictures. |
| Label | The Library Of Congress |
| Country | US |
| Format | LP |
Tracklist+
A1. When Jones's Ale Was New
A2. Blow The Man Down (I)
A3. Blow The Man Down (II)
A4. So Handy, Me Boys, So Handy
A5. A Long Time Ago
B1. Rio Grande
B2. Whisky Johnny
B3. Roll The Cotton Down
B4. Rolling Home
B5. Homeward Bound
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