Appalachian Breakdown [Original recording remastered]

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 16, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B00005QK25
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #752,843 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. John Henry

2. Sally Goodin

3. One Dime Blues

4. Railroad Bill

5. Molly Brooks

6. Cripple Creek

7. Shady Grove

8. Skip to My Lou

9. The Girl I Left Behind Me

10. Johnson Boys

11. Shurwood Mountain

12. Goin' Down the Railroad Feeling Bad

13. Soldier's Joy

14. Marching Jaybird

15. John Brown's Dream

16. Pretty Polly

17. Drunken Hiccups

18. Bully of the Town

19. Pateroller Song

20. Amazing Grace

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great music but no words, December 6, 2003

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Freedom isn't Free - See all my reviews

This review is from: Appalachian Breakdown (Audio CD)

This CD is a great example of traditional mountain songs being played by traditional mountain instruments. However, I bought this CD assuming that, in addition to the great music, I would also have a chance to learn all the words to so many of the old songs that I haven't been able to find anywhere else. Unfortunatly, this CD is entirely instrumental. There are no words. If you are looking for an instrumental CD, this is a great buy. But, if you want to learn the words to these great old songs, look elsewhere because this CD is no help.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars American Originals, June 24, 2002

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"mandog9" (Missoula, Montana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Appalachian Breakdown (Audio CD)

Anyone with a love of American roots music, will cherish this record. It documents the style of music typical to Appalachian region of the Northeast. The plethora of musical instruments which ranges from the banjo, mandolin, dulcimer, and guitar creates a unique sound to the region. A great album for the interested in old, American music.