Fireside Book of Folk Songs [Hardcover]

Margaret Bradford Boni (Editor), Norman Lloyd (Adapter), Alice Provensen (Illustrator), Martin Provensen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1947

Affectionately gathered together in this book are the songs that have held first place in the hearts of many people for many years. Here are the melodies of farmers and spinners, fishermen and cowboys, soldiers and sailors-the hymns, carols, spirituals-the work songs, marching songs, play songs, dance songs, festival songs, drinking songs-songs from the towns of England, the moors of Scotland, the fields of Ireland, the plains of the American West, the hills of Kentucky-songs familiar everywhere along with many others that folk song enthusiasts consider their own private discoveries. Each of the 147 songs is arranged and illustrated to fill the eyes, the ears, and the heart with pleasure. So that the songs may be sung around the piano at home with full enjoyment of their haunting melodies, new and rich arrangements have been made especially for this volume.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 323 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster; 1st edition (1947)
• Language: English
• ASIN: B000NWY0W4
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 8.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,166,670 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Folk songs with piano accompaniment., February 13, 2007

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J. Tappmeyer "JOHNTBOOKS" (Missouri, United States) - See all my reviews
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Ballads and Old Favorites (American, English, Scottish, Irish) - 57 songs.
Work Songs (Sea Shanty, Cowboy Songs, Railroad Songs) - 23 songs
Marching Songs and Songs of Valor - 22 songs
Christmas Carols - 20 Songs
Old Hymns And Spirituals - 16 Hymns : 10 Spirituals

A Sample of Selections

Oh Susanaa
I Am A Poor Way Faring Stranger
Arkansas Traveler
Scarborough Fair
Bonnie George Cambell
Turkey In The Straw
Johnny Has Gone For A Soldier
The Blue Tail Fly
Clementine
Shenandoah
The Rio Grande
Casey Jones
Red River Valley
I Been Workin' on the Railroad
Blow The Man Down
Home On The Range
A- Roving
Carry Me Back To Old Virginny
Old Folks At Home
Drink To Me
The Three Ravins
Down In The Valley
Hallelujah! I'm A Bum
Lonesome Road
John Henry
Drunken Sailor
Star Spangled Banner
Dixie
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
God Save The King
La Marseillaise
The Minstrel Boy
O Little Town Of Bethlehem
What Child Is This
O Come All Ye Faithful
Twelve Days Of Christmas
Deck The Halls
The First Nowell
Joy To The World
God Rest You Mary Gentleman
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Silent Night
Stand Up Stand Up For Jesus
Shall We Gather At The River
Rock Of Ages
Steal Away
Nobody Knows The Trouble I See
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

Many more!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood sentiment, November 18, 2003

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L. Modderman "Loes Modderman" (Holland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fireside Book of Folk Songs (Hardcover)

I got this book from my mother when I was 16, that's more than 40 years ago, and it has been with me and my children ever since. I played the songs on the piano, on the guitar, and with the accordion, and I know them all by heart, including the lively and colorful illustrations !
The arrangements are really good and easy to play.
Every year with Christmas I play the songs, and I wouldn't miss this book for the world. If you like singing and playing, order this book, you and your kids will love it !!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgia Revisted, November 15, 2004

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Jane (Calgary, Alberta) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fireside Book of Folk Songs (Hardcover)

I love this book. I have had it forever. It sat on my grandparents piano when I went to visit my grandmother's house in the early 1970s. It sat on my parents piano when I was growing up. I managed to obtain a copy of the revised edition with guitar chords and it has not left my side. When I moved west and had to give up some of my music, I brought it and a binder of other music. At one point I ended up with both my parents tattered copy and my newer edition so I gave my tattered, well-loved copy to my sister.