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Performed by the Golden Eagle String Band (who are still performing today), this collection brings together a sampling of songs that were collected by Harold W. Thompson in his book that bears the same name as the album InchBody, Boots and BritchesInch. The songs tell of the history of New York State, Inchfrom pirates to planters, legends to loggers, battles to ballads, New York tells it's history through song.Inch Liner notes by Jean Papalia detail New York State history. With song explanations and lyrics. Album Tracks 1. Captain Kidd 2. A Life on the Raging Canal 3. Napolean 4. Wrapped in Red Flannel 5. The Ballad of Henry Green 6. The Buggery Boo 7. The Derby Ram 8. McKinley 9. Mermaid 10. I've Travelled All Around the World 11. Tebo 12. The Battle of Plattsburg 13. New York Fiddle Tune Medley Flower of Donnybrook / Speed the Plough / Delaware Hornpipe / White Cockade / Mrs. McLeod's Reel
