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Songs of the Civil War
Songs of the Civil War album cover.jpg
Compilation album by
Various artists
Released August 13, 1991
Genre Traditional
Length 1:09:53
Label Columbia
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Allmusic 3/5 stars
Robert Christgau 3/3 stars

Songs of the Civil War is a special music collection released in 1991 by Columbia Records. It brings together many different artists who perform old songs and traditional tunes. Most of these songs were popular during the American Civil War.

This album is a compilation album, which means it's a collection of songs from different artists, all put onto one album. It helps listeners experience the music and feelings of that important time in American history.

Songs from the Civil War Era

This album features many songs that tell stories from the American Civil War. The war happened from 1861 to 1865. These songs helped people express their feelings. They sang about hope, sadness, and longing for home.

The music on the album includes songs from both the Union (North) and the Confederacy (South). It also features songs about freedom and the lives of soldiers. Listening to these songs can help you understand what life was like during the war.

What Songs Are on the Album?

The album has 25 songs. Each one is performed by a different artist or group. Some songs are very famous, like "Battle Hymn of the Republic." Others are less known but still important.

Here is a list of the songs you can find on the album:

No. Title Artist Length
1. "Ashokan Farewell"   Jay Ungar and Molly Mason 4:11
2. "No More Auction Block For Me"   Sweet Honey in the Rock 5:30
3. "Lincoln and Liberty"   Ronnie Gilbert 2:12
4. "Dixie's Land"   United States Military Academy Band 1:17
5. "The Southern Soldier Boy"   Kathy Mattea 2:36
6. "Aura Lee"   John Hartford 1:28
7. "Rebel Soldier"   Waylon Jennings 3:30
8. "Follow the Drinking Gourd"   Richie Havens 3:25
9. "Battle Hymn of the Republic"   Judy Collins 2:17
10. "When Johnny Comes Marching Home"   United States Military Academy Band 2:13
11. "Was My Brother in the Battle?"   Kate & Anna McGarrigle 3:43
12. "The Yellow Rose of Texas"   Hoyt Axton 2:15
13. "Run, Mourner, Run"   Sweet Honey in the Rock 2:44
14. "Give Us a Flag"   Richie Havens 2:39
15. "The Secesh (Shiloh)"   John Hartford 2:55
16. "Somebody's Darling"   Kathy Mattea 4:12
17. "An Old Unreconstructed"   Waylon Jennings 1:52
18. "Vacant Chair"   Kathy Mattea 4:12
19. "Better Times Are Coming"   Kate & Anna McGarrigle 1:46
20. "Lorena"   John Hartford 4:44
21. "Marching Through Georgia" (originally by Henry Clay Work, 1865)) Jay Ungar and Molly Mason 3:01
22. "Hard Times Come Again No More" (originally by Stephen Foster, 1854)) Kate & Anna McGarrigle 2:27
23. "Oh I'm a Good Old Rebel"   Hoyt Axton 1:54
24. "When Johnny Comes Marching Home"   Ronnie Gilbert 1:51
25. "Taps"   Staff Sgt. Steve Luck 0:59

Who Made the Album?

Many talented people worked together to create Songs of the Civil War. This includes the singers, musicians, and the people who put the whole album together.

Main Performers

The album features a wide range of artists. Some are famous folk singers, while others are known for country music. They all brought their unique styles to these classic songs.

Here are some of the main performers on the album:

Behind the Scenes: Producers and Engineers

Making an album involves a lot of work behind the scenes. Producers help guide the artists and make decisions about the sound. Engineers record the music and make sure it sounds great.

Key people who helped produce and engineer this album include:

  • Ken Burns: A well-known filmmaker, he was one of the producers.
  • Jim Brown: Also a producer for the album.
  • Don DeVito: Another producer who helped shape the album.
  • Chris Anderson: One of the engineers who recorded the music.
  • Mark Ferguson: Another engineer involved in the recording process.
  • Johnny Rosen: An engineer who also helped with mixing the songs.
  • Alan Silverman: Another engineer and mixer for the album.

These individuals helped bring the historical songs to life for a new generation of listeners.

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