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Artist: Wilkin, Marijohn
Title: Ballads Of The Blue And Gray
Format: CD
Label: OMNI RECORDING CORP.
Catalog Number:201
Barcode:0934334408891 itemnumber=1000124136
Price: $19.98  (All prices include domestic shipping.)
Genre: FOLK/BLUEGRASS
Release Date: 10/18/2019
Availability: In Stock
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A superb songwriter ('The Long Black Veil', 'Waterloo', 'Mary Don't You Weep' et. al.) and stunning singer, Marijohn Wilkin's sublime 1961 Columbia LP of Civil War laments and aching spirituals, Ballads Of The Blue And Gray, is a long-neglected masterpiece. Showcasing Marijohn's pure voice (reminiscent of famed songbird, Anita Carter), love and studies of folklore and folk music and deft arranging and song-crafting skills, Ballads Of The Blue And Gray stands as a unique, moving and profound concept album. Presented with a full-colour booklet and 12 rare bonus tracks. •First ever reissue for all tracks! •Limited Edition Deluxe CD with 12-page booklet and original liner notes! •Full dynamic range 2019 remasters direct from the first generation analogue master tapes! •12 rare, previously 45 only, bonus tracks!

Track Listing
 1. 
Johnny Is My Darling

 2. 
The Southern Soldier Boy

 3. 
Oh Freedom!

 4. 
Aura Lee

 5. 
Wade In The Water

 6. 
Mary Don't You Weep

 7. 
The Battle Of Shiloh

 8. 
Slavery Chain Done Broke At Last

 9. 
Weeping, Sad And Lonely

10. 
Free At Last

11. 
Two Brothers

12. 
When Johnny Comes Marching Home

13. 
Barbara Allen

14. 
Cold, Cold Heart

15. 
What Can I Do To Please You

16. 
The Prisoner's Song

17. 
Trouble In Mind

18. 
Pistol Packin' Mama

19. 
Wayfaring Blues

20. 
Carmel By The Sea

21. 
If You're Sure

22. 
Whip-Poor-Whill

23. 
Higher Than High

24. 
Sparks



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