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Born in Jefferson County, Kentucky in 1892, John Jacob Niles was one of the most prolific private collectors of Anglo-American folk songs. His work predates Cecil Sharp's by nearly a decade, and this record-a reissue of Niles' 78rpm discs-celebrates his achievements. Album Tracks 1. Frog Went A-Courting 2. I'm So Glad Trouble Don't Last Always 3. Who Killed Cock Robin? 4. John Henry 5. Go Find My True Love 6. I Had a Cat 7. The Frog in the Spring 8. Posheen, Posheen, Posho 9. The Lass from the Low Country 10. Jack O' Diamonds 11. I Wonder As I Wander 12. Go 'Way from My Window
