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Friday, April 13, 2018

Stephen Foster's Social Orchestra


Here's a really fun 'n' festive 1974 LP.  These selections are based on arrangements of Foster songs that were made for home playing by amateur groups.


01. “Old Folks” Quadrilles: a: Old Folks at Home; b: Oh, Boys, Carry Me 'Long    ; c: Nelly Bly; d: Farewell My Lilly Dear; e: Plantation Jig     (3:38)

02. The Hour for Me and Thee (1:04)

03. Where Are the Friends of My Youth (2:00)

04. Waltzes: a; Byerly's Waltz  ; b: Waltz by Lanner; c: Waltz by Strauss (4:20)

05. Irene (1:33)

06. Maria Redowa (1:08)

07. Eulalie (1:41)

08. Village Festival Quadrilles (4:36)

09. My Old Kentucky Home, Good Night (2:25)

10. Old Dog Tray (1:26)

11. Schottisches: a: Jennie's Own; b: Rainbow; c: Coral (7:09)

12. Anadolia (2:39)

13. O Summer Night! (2:28)

14. Katy Darling (0:50)

15. Gems from Lucia, 2 & 3 (2:12)

16. Old Folks at Home - with Variations; Old Folks Quadrille (3:55)



Of course, these performances are A-Number-One!  I think you'll like it too.

Stephen Foster's Social Orchestra

See you on Monday!  Sorry to be a day late (Friday not Thursday).

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