Lincoln's Music
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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 | Find on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | find now |
| Barbara Allen | J.D. Cornett | Mountain Music of Kentucky. | Smithsonian Folkways | 1996 | 00:00 | find now |
| Goober Peas | 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band | 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band. | Disc Makers | 1997 | 00:00 | find now |
| The Yellow Rose of Texas | 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band | 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band. | Disc Makers | 1997 | 00:00 | find now |
| Nellie Grey | Bill Emerson | Bill Emerson - Banjo Man. | Pinecastle Records | 1996 | 00:00 | find now |
| Battle of New Orleans | The Fritts Family | The Fritts Family - Home Grown Tomatoes. | Atteiram Records | 1994 | 00:00 | find now |
| Battle Hymn of the Republic | Kirk Browne - Guitar | Civil War Guitar - Campfire Memories. | Star Line Productions | 1991 | 00:00 | find now |
| Hard Times Come Again No More | Chris Vallillo | Abraham Lincoln in Song. | Gin Ridge Music | 2007 | 00:00 | find now |
| Hoosen Johnny | Chris Vallillo | Abraham Lincoln in Song. | Gin Ridge Music | 2007 | 00:00 | find now |
| Darling Nelly Gray | Chris Vallillo | Abraham Lincoln in Song. | Gin Ridge Music | 2007 | 00:00 | find now |
| Let the Band Play Dixie | Chris Vallillo | Abraham Lincoln in Song. | Gin Ridge Music | 2007 | 00:00 | find now |
| Oh! Susanna | Douglas Jimerson - Tenor | Stephen Foster’s America. | Amerimusic, Inc | 1998 | 00:00 | find now |
| Skip To My Lou (Anon.) | Douglas Jimerson - Tenor | Foster, Gounod, Et Al … Lincoln’s Favorite Music. | Amerimusic, Inc | 1999 | 00:00 | find now |
| Kathleen Mavourneen (F.W.N. Crouch) | Douglas Jimerson - Tenor | Foster, Gounod, Et Al … Lincoln’s Favorite Music. | Amerimusic, Inc | 1999 | 00:00 | find now |
| Old Sister Phoebe (Anon.) | Douglas Jimerson - Tenor | Foster, Gounod, Et Al … Lincoln’s Favorite Music. | Amerimusic, Inc | 1999 | 00:00 | find now |
| Silver Bell Waltz (A.A. Hopkins) | Douglas Jimerson - Tenor | Foster, Gounod, Et Al … Lincoln’s Favorite Music. | Amerimusic, Inc | 1999 | 00:00 | find now |
| Hurrah Storm Galop | The United States Marine Band | none. | N/A | 2008 | 00:00 | find now |
| Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean | Civil War Comrades, Douglas Jimerson & The Federal City Brass Band | Civil War. | Amerimusic, Inc | 2007 | 00:00 | find now |
| Hail to the Chief | Civil War Comrades, Douglas Jimerson & The Federal City Brass Band | Civil War. | Amerimusic, Inc | 2007 | 00:00 | find now |
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