“New Poland” is a variation on Timothy Swan’s “Poland.”

New Poland

“Tribulation” (or “Death, ’tis a Melancholy Day”) is a mournful tune from the “Sacred Harp” tradition.

Tribulation

“America” (or “My Country, “Tis of Thee”) is a patriotic song whose melody derives from “God Save the King.”

America

“Goin’ Home” is the familiar “Largo” from Dvorak’s “New World Symphony” (1893).

Goin' Home

“The Water is Wide” is a British folk song, also referred to as “Waly, Waly.”

The Water is Wide

Pine Cones

“Go to Sleep” is a Swedish lullaby whose opening melody resembles that of Bartok’s “Round Dance” from his collection, “For Children.”

Go to Sleep

“Moonshiner” (or “The Moonshiner”) has both American and Irish roots, and celebrates the moonshiner’s industriousness and independence.

Moonshiner

“Paddy’s Lamentation” relates the tale of an Irishman who came to America seeking opportunity, but was forced into the Union army during the Civil War. 

Paddy's Lamentation

Vocals by Reb Rich
A song sung by the mother of a recently deceased mariner as he ascends the spiral staircase 

181 BPM
Key Of D
IP Name #  0183379050

Go Out In Rags

Musician and songwriter based in Trebizond, Utah.  My skill is with drums, mountain dulcimer, and singing.
Background photo by me, Profile photo by Sam Carmack.

Bill plays all the parts on new & olde recording equipment. There are non-vocal versions of  some of these here :  http://billcorsello.bandcamp.com/

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