Douglas Jimerson - Stephen Foster: A Family Album

Stephen Foster is probably the most popular and enduring American composer of the 19th-century, and here is a release that really takes the measure of the man and his work. Inside is a 92-page booklet that includes a biography of Stephen penned by his older brother, Morrison; a foreword penned by his grand nephew, Richard K. Foster; and complete lyrics to the 18 songs the package contains, which are performed by 19th century music specialist Douglas Jimerson: Camp town Races; Oh! Susanna; My Old Kentucky Home, Good-Night!; Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair; Beautiful Dreamer; the Merry, Merry, Merry Month of May; Old Folks at Home, and more classics.

1) Camptown Races
2) My Old Kentucky Home Good-Night!
3) Come with Thy Sweet Voice
4) Old Folks Quadrilles
5) Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair
6) The Merry Merry Month of May
7) Old Folks at Home
8) Beautiful Dreamer
9) Village Bells Polka
10) Old Dog Tray
11) Nelly Bly
12) Was My Brother in the Battle?
13) The Glendy Burk
14) Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming
15) Old Black Joe
16) Jennie's Own Schottisch
17) Gentle Annie
18) Oh! Susanna