Old Salem in Ballad and Song (various artists), by Ye Mariners All, John Roberts, Bill Smith, David Jones, Daisy Nell, Gerry Ryan, Diane Taraz,

Old Salem in Ballad and Song (various artists)

by Ye Mariners All, John Roberts, Bill Smith, David Jones, Daisy Nell, Gerry Ryan, Diane Taraz,

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1.	The Fame of Salem 03:02	info	buy track
2.	Billy Broke Locks 03:30	info	buy track
3.	Susannah Martin 03:16	info	buy track
4.	I Come From Salem City 02:25	info	buy track
5.	The Mermaid 03:33	info	buy track
6.	High Street (T. William Smith) 03:02	info	buy track
7.	Living in A Seaport Town (Gerry Ryan) 04:23	info	buy track
8.	Billy Taylor 03:31	info	buy track
9.	Apprenticed in Salem 02:01	info	buy track
10.	Harriet Low (Daisy Nell) 03:23	info	buy track

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This is a compilation of songs with Salem roots from various artists throughout the years. These 10 tracks are representations of the songs you will find in the following books.

Old Salem at Sea in Ballad and Song is a collection of sea songs and ballads that reflects Salem’s rich maritime history and its relationship to the sea.

Old Salem in Ballad and Song is a collection of ballads and songs that have roots in Salem Massachusetts’ history through the oral and the written tradition. The songs, ballads and broadsides describe events and give a hint of Salem’s past and its influence in helping to shape America, both politically and socially.

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released October 1, 2021

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