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John Langstaff With Jean Ritchie & Robert J Lurtsema - Wassail Wassail Early American Christmas Music
Review by Lori Rakow
Wassail Wassail Early American Christmas Music by John Langstaff, featuring Jean Ritchie and Robert J Lurtsema, is a delightful album that captures the essence of Christmas music in early America. The album is a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary Christmas music, featuring classic carols, folk songs, and hymns.
The album opens with the title track, "Wassail Wassail," which sets the tone for the rest of the album. The song is a rousing, festive tune that is sure to get listeners in the Christmas spirit. Other standout tracks include "The Cherry Tree Carol," "The Holly and the Ivy," and "The Boar's Head Carol."
What sets this album apart from others is the inclusion of traditional American folk songs. Jean Ritchie's hauntingly beautiful rendition of "Brightest and Best" is a highlight of the album, as is Robert J Lurtsema's soulful performance of "Jesus Christ the Apple Tree."
Album: Wassail Wassail Early American Christmas Music
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Exultation | 1:45 | |
| Mountain Christmas Caroling | 0:39 | |
| Glory To The Mountain | 0:48 | |
| Star Silver | 1:40 | |
| Poem | 0:18 | |
| The Babe Of Bethlehem | 2:09 | |
| 'Twas In The Moon Of Wintertime | 1:56 | |
| I Will Bow And Be Simple | 2:29 | |
| Boston Brigade March | 1:47 | |
| The Cherry Tree Carol | 4:02 | |
| The Christmas Tree | 2:28 | |
| Wondrous Love | 3:39 | |
| Chicken Foot | 2:19 | |
| Shall I Tell You Who Will Come? | 0:40 | |
| New Hosanna | 2:09 | |
| The Young Convert | 1:36 | |
| Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head | 2:29 | |
| Shall We Gather At The River? | 2:50 | |
| The Kentucky Wassail Carol | 1:55 | |
| Children Go Where I Send Thee | 5:35 | |
| The Angel And The Shepherds/Go, Tell It On The Mountain | 2:17 |
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Catalog Numbers
CD 1082Labels
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Formats
- CD
- Album
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Manufactured By | American Helix |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Directed By | John Langstaff |
| Liner Notes | Susan Cooper |
Notes
- ℗ © 1982, 1988 Revels Records
- 1988 copyright but circa 1991 pressing based on work order number in matrix + observation of release dates of items with nearby work order numbers.
- Small "Printed in Canada" oval is on tray inlay and back of booklet.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Scanned): 738871108227
- Barcode (Text): 7 38871 10822 7
- Matrix / Runout: W.O.#E31844-1 "MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN HELIX" *CD1997* CD1082
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