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Various Artists
That's Why We're Marching: World War II and the American Folksong Movement
Genres: Country, Blues, Folk, Special Interest, Pop, Children's Music

Track Listings (25) - Disc #1
1. Freedom Road - Josh White
2. Talking Sailor - Woody Guthrie
3. Ballad Of October 16 - Almanac Singers, Pete Seeger
4. Billy Boy - Almanac Singers, Josh White
5. Plow Under - Almanac Singers, Pete Seeger
6. I'm Gonna Put My Name Down - Tom Glazer
7. What Are We Waiting On (What Are We Waiting For) - Woody Guthrie
8. Citizen C.I.O. - Union Boys, Tom Glazer, Josh White
9. Sinking Of The Reuben James - Woody Guthrie
10. You Better Get Ready - Union Boys, Burl Ives
11. If You Want To Do Your Part - Lead Belly
12. Move Into Germany - Union Boys, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee
13. So Long It's Been Good To Know You (Dusty Old... - Woody Guthrie
14. Martins And Coys - Union Boys
15. Mr. Hitler - Lead Belly
16. Sally Don't You Grieve - Woody Guthrie, Cisco Houston
17. Jimmy Longhi Story - Vincent 'Jimmy' Longhi
18. When The Yanks Go Marching In - Woody Guthrie, Cisco Houston, Sonny Terry
19. Round And Round Hitler's Grave - Almanac Singers
20. The Fuhrer - Josh White
21. Miss Pavlichencko - Woody Guthrie
22. National Defense Blues - Lead Belly, Terry, McGhee, Dupree
23. Gee But I Want To Go Home - Lead Belly
24. Looking For A Home - Pete Seeger
25. Now That It's All Over - Pete Seeger

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CD Details

All Artists: Various Artists
Title: That's Why We're Marching: World War II and the American Folksong Movement
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Smithsonian Folkways
Original Release Date: 2/20/1996
Release Date: 2/20/1996
Genres: Country, Blues, Folk, Special Interest, Pop, Children's Music
Styles: Classic Country, Delta Blues, Traditional Blues, Regional Blues, East Coast Blues, Acoustic Blues, Traditional Folk, Comedy & Spoken Word, Marches, Educational, Stories, Sing-A-Longs
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 093074002124

Synopsis

Album Description

Artists include Woody Guthrie, Almanac Singers, Lead Belly, Tom Glazer, Cisco Houston, Pete Seeger, Josh White, Burl Ives, and others. Few people have heard these songs composed and sung from 1940 to 1945 by artists primarily known for their influence on American folk music after 1945. Both the protest songs and the pro-war songs are assembled for the first time in this historic compilation; they present the conflicts, the hopes, and the way songs were used to raise morale during World War II. 25 tracks, including Mr. Hitler, Talking Sailor, Ballad of October 16, and Sinking of the Reuben James. Notes include artist biographies and bibliography. Compiled and annotated by Jeff Place and Guy Logsdon. "A great slice of history...also a great musical performance." -- Daily News

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CD Reviews

Historic - gives you a real insight into WWII America

George Chaikin (george@cooper.edu) | New York City and New Jersey | 06/22/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This collection offers a unusual insight into the attitudes and arts of the American left and trade union movement just before and during WWII. Especially interesting are the few songs recorded prior to the Nazi attack on the Soviet Union which reflect the left opposition to the draft, which would change as the nature of the war changed. These are, however, some of the weakest songs musically on the CD. Some my favorites are "Freedom Road" by Josh White, "Reuben James" and "Sally Don't You Grieve" by Woody Guthrie, and "Citizen CIO" by Tome Glazer and Josh White. The story by Jim Longhi of his efforts with Woody Guthrie and Cisco Houston to effect some racial justice while serving in the Merchant Marine Liberty ships most inspiring."