Product DescriptionSmithsonian Folkways Recordings is the nonprofit record label of the Smithsonian Institution, the national museum of the United States. We are dedicated to supporting cultural diversity and increased understanding among peoples through the documentation, preservation, and dissemination of sound. We believe that musical and cultural diversity contributes to the vitality and quality of life throughout the world. Through the dissemination of audio recordings and educational materials we seek to strengthen people's engagement with their own cultural heritage and to enhance their awareness and appreciation of the cultural heritage of others. . Year of Recording 1975. Record Label Folkways Records. Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. Credits Authored by Robert W. (Robert William) Service ; Artist Jean Shepherd ; Design by Ronald Clyne. 101 Introduction to The Ballad of Pious Pete Jean Shepherd 0:43. 102 The Ballad of Pious Pete Jean Shepherd 8:19. 103 Introduction to the Baldness of Chewed Ear Jean Shepherd 0:36. 104 The Baldness of Chewed Ear Jean Shepherd 6:01. 105 Introduction to the Parson's Son Jean Shepherd 1:07. 106 The Parson's Son Jean Shepherd 4:27. 107 Introduction to the Sceptic Jean Shepherd 0:57. 108 The Sceptic Jean Shepherd 0:24. 109 Introduction to the Shooting of Dan McGrew Jean Shepherd 1:16. 110 The Shooting of Dan McGrew Jean Shepherd 8:15. 201 The Cremation of Sam McGee Jean Shepherd 6:14. 202 Introduction to Hard Luck Henry Jean Shepherd 1:02. 203 Hard Luck Henry Jean Shepherd 5:20. 204 Introduction to The Pines Jean Shepherd 0:59. 205 The Pines Jean Shepherd 2:26. 206 Introduction to Ambition Jean Shepherd 0:41. 207 Ambition Jean Shepherd 1:23. 208 Introduction to The Low-Down White Jean Shepherd 0:51. 209 The Low-Down White Jean Shepherd 2:34. 210 Introduction to The Ballad of Blasphemous Bill Jean Shepherd 1:10. 211 The Ballad of Blasphemous Bill Jean Shepherd 6:56.