Early American Roots

Early American Roots Artist: Hesperus
Label: Maggie's Music
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 095182021622
EAN: 0095182021622
ASIN: B000003JMJ


Release Date: 1997-03-18

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Tracks:

  1. Madison's Whim/The Merry Strollers/The Killerman
  2. Bobbing Joe Medley: Bobbing Joe
  3. Cuckolds All in a Row/Rufty Tufty/Parson's Farewell
  4. Captain Kidd/Nashville
  5. Set of Hornpipes
  6. Butter'd Peas
  7. Daphne
  8. Poulle
  9. Childgrove
  10. Spirit of Gambo
  11. Portsmouth/Staines Morris/Lusty Gallant/Chelsea Reach
  12. Argeers
  13. Daniel Purcell's Ground
  14. New Jersey/The Ball
  15. John Come Kiss Me Now
  16. Rockbridge/The Garden Hymn
  17. Sett of Jiggs
  18. Scotch Cap
  19. Merry Milkmaids
  20. President's March/Ca Ira
  21. Swallow/The Colly Flower
  22. Johnny Cock Thy Beaver

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great old music.......2005-07-19

A good preview of what would become bluegrass in the US. This collection is a sure-fire way to commune with those who have come before. Hearing the uncommon instruments adds to the effect. Well done on all counts.

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic!.......2004-03-04

I first heard this CD when I visited Monticello recently (the home of Thomas Jefferson) where they were playing the songs in the gift shop. Imagine my dismay to find that only one cassette tape was left of the fabulous music of Hesperus; however, that tape held me spell-bound all the way home, from Virginia to North Carolina.

It was an incredible journey from the past that has stayed with me since, and every day I drive that one hour back and forth to work. This music has changed everything about the trips, and I can't wait for more.

Thanks to Amazon.com I was able to buy all three CD's, including the incredible "Celtic Roots" that has the most beautiful violas imaginable.

Thank you Hesperus! Please play more!

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