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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
No house arrangements in here!
I love this book because it preserves the rough edges that the music of everday people has. If JR learned the verse to a song that didn't rhyme, she didn't "fix" it. The melodies are often asymmetrical, the ballads often have odd twists to their stories, and the emotion is just pure. If you're looking for a book of songs for the camp-fire, this may not be...
Published on July 26, 2002 by John Andrew Deskins
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
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As an amateur singer of folksongs, country, and "oldies", I was looking for a book with familiar tunes and lyrics. Although I only recognized a few of Ms. Ritchie's songs, I found the histories of each song very interesting. I took a chance and purchased the book, not sure of what I was getting. What I got was a nice read about the history of song, and a new...
Published on June 6, 2000 by Nancy Cornett
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
No house arrangements in here!,
This review is from: Folk Songs of the Southern Appalachians as Sung by Jean Ritchie (Paperback)
I love this book because it preserves the rough edges that the music of everday people has. If JR learned the verse to a song that didn't rhyme, she didn't "fix" it. The melodies are often asymmetrical, the ballads often have odd twists to their stories, and the emotion is just pure.If you're looking for a book of songs for the camp-fire, this may not be it. If you're looking for the real songs of Appalachia, look no further.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Uncommon,
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This review is from: Folk Songs of the Southern Appalachians as Sung by Jean Ritchie (Paperback)
As an amateur singer of folksongs, country, and "oldies", I was looking for a book with familiar tunes and lyrics. Although I only recognized a few of Ms. Ritchie's songs, I found the histories of each song very interesting. I took a chance and purchased the book, not sure of what I was getting. What I got was a nice read about the history of song, and a new interest in a person who obviously has a passion!
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Folk Songs of the Southern Appalachians,
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Arrived in great condition when expected. Almost 100 old-time tunes. Great fun. Appreciate the the annotations to each tune. Great for beginners or seasoned old-time musicians.
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Folk Songs of the Southern Appalachians as Sung by Jean Ritchie by Ronald Pen (Paperback - March 6, 1997)
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