John Jacob Niles - John Jacob Niles Sings Folk Songs [CD] USA import

Folkways Records

John Jacob Niles - John Jacob Niles Sings Folk Songs [CD]

Artist: John Jacob Niles

Title: John Jacob Niles Sings Folk Songs

Condition: New

Format: COMPACT DISCS

Release Date: 2012

Label: Folkways Records

UPC: 093070237322

Genre: Folk

Album Tracks

1. Frog Went A-Courting
2. I'm So Glad Trouble Don't Last Always
3. Who Killed Cock Robin?
4. John Henry
5. Go Find My True Love
6. I Had a Cat
7. The Frog in the Spring
8. Posheen, Posheen, Posho
9. The Lass from the Low Country
10. Jack O' Diamonds
11. I Wonder As I Wander
12. Go 'Way from My Window

Born in Jefferson County, Kentucky in 1892, John Jacob Niles was one of the most prolific private collectors of Anglo-American folk songs. His work predates Cecil Sharp's by nearly a decade, and this record-a reissue of Niles' 78rpm discs-celebrates his achievements.