"Foster: Civil War Songs - Ballads, Patriotic Songs, Laments" by Stephen Foster is a poignant collection of 18 tracks that delve into the heart of the American Civil War era. Released in 2009 by Helicon Records, this album spans 50 minutes of powerful ballads, patriotic anthems, and heartfelt laments that reflect the tumultuous period of the 1860s. Stephen Foster, renowned for his musical contributions to the Union cause, crafted songs that vividly document the afflictions of slavery, the hardships of army life, and the deep-seated emotions of the time. Tracks like "Why Have My Loved Ones Gone?" and "Bring My Brother Back to Me" offer poignant glimpses into the personal tragedies of war, while "For the Dear Old Flag I Die" and "We've a Million in the Field" stir patriotic fervor. The album also includes the timeless "Beautiful Dreamer," showcasing Foster's versatility and enduring musical legacy. This collection is not just a tribute to the past but a testament to the enduring power of music to capture the human experience.
2009 Helicon Records2009 Helicon Records
Tracks
Why Have My Loved Ones Gone?Stephen Foster, Linda Russell, Rudolph Palmer, Rooke Chapel Choir, William Payn
That's What's the MatterStephen Foster, Linda Russell, Rudolph Palmer, Rooke Chapel Choir, William Payn
Beautiful DreamerStephen Foster, Linda Russell, Rudolph Palmer, Rooke Chapel Choir, William Payn
I'll Be a SoldierStephen Foster, Linda Russell, Rudolph Palmer, Rooke Chapel Choir, William Payn
Give This to MotherStephen Foster, Linda Russell, Rudolph Palmer, Rooke Chapel Choir, William Payn
Father AbrahamStephen Foster, Linda Russell, Rudolph Palmer, Rooke Chapel Choir, William Payn
Larry's GoodbyeStephen Foster, Linda Russell, Rudolph Palmer, Rooke Chapel Choir, William Payn
Willie Has Gone to the WarStephen Foster, Linda Russell, Rudolph Palmer, Rooke Chapel Choir, William Payn
Nothing But a Plain Old SoldierStephen Foster, Linda Russell, Rudolph Palmer, Rooke Chapel Choir, William Payn
Bring My Brother Back to MeStephen Foster, Linda Russell, Rudolph Palmer, Rooke Chapel Choir, William Payn
The Merry Month of MayStephen Foster, Linda Russell, Rudolph Palmer, Rooke Chapel Choir, William Payn
The Voices That Are GoneStephen Foster, Linda Russell, Rudolph Palmer, Rooke Chapel Choir, William Payn
While the Bowl Goes RoundStephen Foster, Linda Russell, Rudolph Palmer, Rooke Chapel Choir, William Payn
The Moustache SongStephen Foster, Linda Russell, Rudolph Palmer, Rooke Chapel Choir, William Payn
Bury Me in the MorningStephen Foster, Linda Russell, Rudolph Palmer, Rooke Chapel Choir, William Payn
For the Dear Old Flag I DIeStephen Foster, Linda Russell, Rudolph Palmer, Rooke Chapel Choir, William Payn
We've a Million in the FieldStephen Foster, Linda Russell, Rudolph Palmer, Rooke Chapel Choir, William Payn
Slumber SongStephen Foster, Linda Russell, Rudolph Palmer, Rooke Chapel Choir, William Payn
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