Description
This great and popular American Choir, born in 1873, has been referred to by U.S. Presidents as ‘America’s Choir’. Its twin unmatchable legacies are well-sampled here: inspirational and comforting songs from both sides of their Civil War, and favourite hymns in settings popularised across the USA (MusicalMerit)
- 1. The Battle Hymn Of the Republic (Trad arr P.J.Wilhousky) 1961 3:16
- 2. Lorena (Trad arr Alexander Schreiner) 1961 4:00
- 3. Sweet Evelina (Trad arr Leroy J. Robertson) 1961 3:04
- 4. When Johnny Comes Marching Home (Trad arr P.J. Wilhousky) 1961 2:52
- 5. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child (Trad arr Roy Ringwald) 1961 3:41
- 6. Dixie (Trad arr Jay Welch) 1961 1:45
- 7. Aura Lee (Trad arr Leroy J. Robertson) 1961 3:36
- 8. The Battle Cry Of Freedom (Trad arr Lowell L. Durham) 1961 3:19
- 9. He’s Gone Away (Trad arr Katherine K. Davis) 1961 3:28
- 10. Tramp, Tramp, Tramp (Trad arr Leroy J. Robertson) 1961 3:22
- 11. Tenting On The Old Camp Ground (Trad arr Normand Lockwood) 1961 5:14
- 12. Sheep May Safely Graze (J.S. Bach arr Walton/Davis) 1958 4:46
- 13. Onward Christian Soldiers (Sullivan/Baring-Gould) 1960 1:53
- 14. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (Bach/Luther) 1958 2:03
- 15. O God Our Help In Ages Past (Watts/Croft) 1960 1:58
- 16. I Know That My Redeemer Lives (Edwards/Medley) 1960 2:25
- 17. David’s Lamentation (Billings) 1959 1:39
- 18. My Shepherd Will Supply My Need (Thomson) 1962 2:41
- 19. Come, Come, Ye Saints (Robertson) 1959 2:19
- 20. Nearer My God To Thee (Adams/Carey) 1960 2:25
- 21. Rock Of Ages (Rehead/Toplady) 1960 1:33
- 22. Lead Kindly Light (Trad) 1960 1:51
- 23. All Creatures Of Our God And King (St.Francis of Assisi) 1960 2:21
- 24. The Lord’s Prayer (Malotte) 1959 3:12
- 25. Guide Us O Thou Great Jehovah (Hughes/Williams) 1960 2:07
- 26. Abide With Me (Monk/Lyte) 1960 2:07
