Ballads Of The Blue And Gray (1959-1961)

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!

Tracks

1~1~Johnny Is My Darling
1~2~The Southern Soldier Boy
1~3~Oh Freedom!
1~4~Aura Lee
1~5~Wade In The Water
1~6~Mary Don't You Weep
1~7~The Battle Of Shiloh
1~8~Slavery Chain Done Broke At Last
1~9~Weeping, Sad And Lonely
1~10~Free At Last
1~11~Two Brothers
1~12~When Johnny Comes Marching Home
1~13~Barbara Allen
1~14~Cold, Cold Heart
1~15~What Can I Do To Please You
1~16~The Prisoner's Song
1~17~Trouble In Mind
1~18~Pistol Packin' Mama
1~19~Wayfaring Blues
1~20~Carmel By The Sea
1~21~If You're Sure
1~22~Whip-Poor-Whill
1~23~Higher Than High
1~24~Sparks

Details

Format: CD
Artist: Wilkin, Marijohn
Release Date: 11 October 2019
Genre: Country
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Distributor: Rocket Group