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Piece Description
We’ll explore the music Lincoln loved along with the music he heard throughout his life stretching from childhood … through presidency … and ultimately assassination. We’ll hear some of the musical anecdotes that have been passed down through the years. And we’ll also find out more about period instruments and the origins of mid-nineteenth century popular songs.
Guests include: Chris Vallillo, Erwin Thompson and Todd Cranson.
Timing and Cues
:30 avail for local break at 0:32:05 to 0:32:35
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain Rag | Larry Keel – Guitar, Steve McMurry – Mandolin, Jenny Keel - Bass | Return To Cold Mountain: songs inspired by the film. | Compendia Records | 2004 | 00:00 |
| Barbara Allen | J.D. Cornett | Mountain Music of Kentucky. | Smithsonian Folkways | 1996 | 00:00 |
| Goober Peas | 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band | 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band. | Disc Makers | 1997 | 00:00 |
| The Yellow Rose of Texas | 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band | 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band. | Disc Makers | 1997 | 00:00 |
| Nellie Grey | Bill Emerson | Bill Emerson - Banjo Man. | Pinecastle Records | 1996 | 00:00 |
| Battle of New Orleans | The Fritts Family | The Fritts Family - Home Grown Tomatoes. | Atteiram Records | 1994 | 00:00 |
| Battle Hymn of the Republic | Kirk Browne - Guitar | Civil War Guitar - Campfire Memories. | Star Line Productions | 1991 | 00:00 |
| Hard Times Come Again No More | Chris Vallillo | Abraham Lincoln in Song. | Gin Ridge Music | 2007 | 00:00 |
| Hoosen Johnny | Chris Vallillo | Abraham Lincoln in Song. | Gin Ridge Music | 2007 | 00:00 |
| Darling Nelly Gray | Chris Vallillo | Abraham Lincoln in Song. | Gin Ridge Music | 2007 | 00:00 |
| Let the Band Play Dixie | Chris Vallillo | Abraham Lincoln in Song. | Gin Ridge Music | 2007 | 00:00 |
| Oh! Susanna | Douglas Jimerson - Tenor | Stephen Foster’s America. | Amerimusic, Inc | 1998 | 00:00 |
| Skip To My Lou (Anon.) | Douglas Jimerson - Tenor | Foster, Gounod, Et Al … Lincoln’s Favorite Music. | Amerimusic, Inc | 1999 | 00:00 |
| Kathleen Mavourneen (F.W.N. Crouch) | Douglas Jimerson - Tenor | Foster, Gounod, Et Al … Lincoln’s Favorite Music. | Amerimusic, Inc | 1999 | 00:00 |
| Old Sister Phoebe (Anon.) | Douglas Jimerson - Tenor | Foster, Gounod, Et Al … Lincoln’s Favorite Music. | Amerimusic, Inc | 1999 | 00:00 |
| Silver Bell Waltz (A.A. Hopkins) | Douglas Jimerson - Tenor | Foster, Gounod, Et Al … Lincoln’s Favorite Music. | Amerimusic, Inc | 1999 | 00:00 |
| Hurrah Storm Galop | The United States Marine Band | none. | N/A | 2008 | 00:00 |
| Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean | Civil War Comrades, Douglas Jimerson & The Federal City Brass Band | Civil War. | Amerimusic, Inc | 2007 | 00:00 |
| Hail to the Chief | Civil War Comrades, Douglas Jimerson & The Federal City Brass Band | Civil War. | Amerimusic, Inc | 2007 | 00:00 |
Additional Files
- music playlist (__ncolns_Music_Playlist.doc)
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Mike May
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 11:05 AM | Permalink
Great Selections and Muscial Instrument Comparisons
I not only liked the musical selections played but the descriptions of the 1860's musical instruments and how they differed from our 21st century instruments. Great Job