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2nd South Carolina String Band
HARD ROAD: Favorite Camp Songs of the Civil War
Genre: Folk

Track Listings (20) - Disc #1
1. We're Tenting Tonight On the Old Campground
2. Battle Cry of Freedom
3. Cavalier's Waltz
4. When Johnny Comes Marching Home
5. Cindy
6. Oh! Susanna
7. Invalid Corps
8. Buffalo Gals
9. Kingdom Coming
10. The Bonnie Blue Flag
11. Jine the Cavalry
12. Ring, Ring De Banjo
13. Rose of Alabama
14. Camptown Races
15. Goober Peas
16. Cumberland Gap
17. Sweet Betsy from Pike
18. Lorena
19. The Vacant Chair
20. Richmond Is A Hard Road to Travel

CD Details

All Artists: 2nd South Carolina String Band
Title: HARD ROAD: Favorite Camp Songs of the Civil War
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Palmetto Productions
Original Release Date: 8/1/1991
Re-Release Date: 7/15/2001
Genre: Folk
Style:
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 783707396521

Synopsis

Album Description

The 2nd South Carolina String Band recorded their first album, WE'RE TENTING TONIGHT, in 1991. Containing 15 of the most popular songs of the War Between the States, it was well received from the start and continues to have strong appeal. In fact, it was so well received that the band was encouraged to produce a second album, WE ARE A BAND OF BROTHERS, released two years later in 1993. This recording profited from the experience gained since the first - being produced in a better studio with better technology - as well as from two years of performances together by a band whose reputation was rapidly spreading. This second album contained another 15 of the most well known songs of the era, thus making the two together a sort of "Top 30" of the Civil War. Many years later, these albums continue to attract listeners and fans, new and old. So much so that, pursuant to countless requests to bring them both out on CD, we have done just that! We are proud to offer our first two albums together at last on one recording. The best of WE'RE TENTING TONIGHT and WE ARE A BAND OF BROTHERS, are here presented with a driving, spirited and exciting sound worthy of the men whose memory and spirit we strive to honor and evoke.

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CD Reviews

As Good As It Gets

R. B. Davis | USA | 12/31/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"There are country and bluegrass artists that occasionally sing and play a tune from the American Civil War era. Sometimes these songs are compiled into a CD. These artists do an okay job. If "okay" is good enough then buy the compilations of these various artists. But, if you want period music from a group of people who live and breath the music of the mid-1800s invest you money on CDs from the 2nd South Carolina String Band. They are simply the best."

Great Civil War Period Music Collection for the Yanks and Re

K. Giorlando | Eastpointe, Michigan United States | 04/09/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"To find period music done correctly takes quite a bit of money - either because the sound and style is too contemporary (updated versions of classic tunes for "today's audience") or the lyrics have changed due to political correctness (can't say that, it might offend whatever group). Believe me, I have spent my share of hard earned cash looking for period correct music only to find the above mentioned problems, even at many sutlers.

But when I find a gem such as this collection by the 2nd South Carolina String Band, I feel it's my duty to get the word out.

This is an excellent source of Civil War era music done completely in a traditional style. It doesn't matter if you are a Billy Yank or Johnny Reb, this collection covers both sides of the conflict. Toe tappin' sing-a-long songs will seemingly take the listener back in time with some of the finest tunes this side of the Atlantic. My favorites include Battle Cry of Freedom, Cumberland Gap, Kingdom Coming, and Lorena. But the ethereal fiddling on the Cavalier's Waltz will set you to tears.

Musical historian or Civil War re-enactor - this collection deserves a high spot in your period music collection."

Absolutely the best in Civil War music !

Jonathan C. Cook | Mansfield, Massachusetts | 02/05/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Over the years I have purchased many a fine tape or CD of Civil War music, but nothing can compare with the 2nd South Carolina String Band! "Hard Road" is an excellent example of this band's ability at bringing you back to the days when two great American armies traversed this land and battled one another.
When you listen to "Hard Road" or any other 2nd South Carolina CD, all you'll have to do is just close your eyes and you will swear that in the air you smell the mingling of coffee, tobacco, and bivouac fires! It is absolutely the best in Civil War music! You won't be disappointed."