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Johnny Whistletrigger

cover of Johnny Whistletrigger

Johnny Whistletrigger:
Civil War Songs From the Western Border
Produced by Dave, Cathy and Bob Dyer for Big Canoe Records in 1993, this is the first-ever album of music from the Civil War in the West. Period, traditional and original songs relate to the politics, battles and guerrilla warfare that characterize the war on this side of the Mississippi. Named a 1994 Notable Recording by the American Library Association.

If you have RealPlayer, you can hear samples by clicking on the song titles to the right.

You may order by mail.

The 48 page booklet packed with this CD contains lyrics to the songs as well as extensive historical notes for each song, a bibliography and a discography. The cover of the CD booklet is a detail from a painting by N.C. Wyeth entitled "The Battle of Wilson's Creek" that graces the walls of the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City.

Compact Disc and cassette; includes booklet.