Civil War Songs

Product Description The sixty songs reflect the tragedy, irony humor, pride and hope which accompanied the War Between the States, placed in historic context by historical narration. Three stereo CD's, with Notes on the Songs. Total Playing Time: 3 hours. The War Begins: After the election of Abraham Lincoln, eleven states secede. The beginning of the war is accompanied by songs of self-righteousness and optimism, of "Copperheads" and "Black Republicans," of proud new regiments and of martyrs. The Realities of War: The Battle of Bull Run discourages Northern optimism, and two legendary figures emerge: "Stonewall" Jackson and Jeb Stuart. Yankee morale rises with the stirring "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "Battle Cry of Freedom." Glory fades in the face of reality as soldiers sing of inadequate food and the slaughter at Shiloh. Civilians sing of the inequities of the draft and of doing without. The Changing War: Escaped slaves are mustered into the Union army, singing of freedom and emancipation. Ironclad ships revolutionize naval warfare, guerrilla warfare increases, prisoners of war die. The Union Forever: War-weary soldiers and civilians sing of sweetheart, home, the siege of Vicksburg, the foreign-born who fill the Union army's ranks, Lincoln's re-election, William Tecumseh Sherman's march to the sea and the fall of Richmond. Review "Excellent...The songs are an extremely useful source for teaching the culture of the Civil War period." -- Choice Excellent...The songs are an extremely useful source for teaching the culture of the Civil War period. -- Choice, October, 1990 From the Label Use of WEM tapes for performances in schools is granted, and most of the songs in our book are public domain.
ASIN: 1878360116
VSKU: DBV.1878360116.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Keith & Rusty Mcneil
Binding: Audio cd
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