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Songs from America's Heartland (1991)

A light-hearted collection of classic recordings by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir directed by Jerold Ottley, celebrating the sound and rhythms of America. From the Southern flavor of "Sourwood Mountain" and the gentle strains on "Black Sheep," to the raucous hoe-down of Mack Wilberg's "Cindy" to "Joshua Fit The Battle of Jericho", this recording is filled with the spirit of American songwriting at its best.

  • Language English
  • Media Types MP3; Digital Download

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  1. TracksTrack TitleTrack Time
  2. 01 When the Saints Go Marching In 4:15
    Music By
    James M. Black
    Lyrics By
    Katharine E. Purvis
  3. 02 Sourwood Mountain 1:43
    Music By
    American Traditional
    Lyrics By
    Anonymous
    Other
    Solos: David Combs, Burton Winters
  4. 03 Black Sheep 2:04
    Music By
    John Rutter
    Other
    solo: Deborah Martin
  5. 04 Down by the Riverside 4:20
    Music By
    American Traditional
    Lyrics By
    Anonymous
  6. 05 Lida Rose/Will I ever tell you 4:16
    Music By
    Meredith Wilson
    Lyrics By
    Meredith Wilson
    Other
    from "The Music Man"
  7. 06 Blowin' in the Wind 3:56
    Music By
    Bob Dylan
    Lyrics By
    Bob Dylan
  8. 07 What a Wonderful World 3:56
    Music By
    George David Weiss, Bob Thiele
    Lyrics By
    George David Weiss, Bob Thiele
  9. 08 Bridge over Troubled Water 5:45
    Music By
    Paul Simon
    Lyrics By
    Paul Simon
  10. 09 The Battle of New Orleans 4:33
    Music By
    Jimmy Driftwood
    Lyrics By
    Jimmy Driftwood
  11. 10 Shenandoah 3:47
    Music By
    American Traditional
    Lyrics By
    Anonymous
  12. 11 Simple Gifts 3:08
    Music By
    Joseph Brackett, Alfred, Maine
    Lyrics By
    Joseph Brackett, Alfred, Maine
  13. 12 Cindy 4:18
    Music By
    American Traditional
    Lyrics By
    Anonymous
  14. 13 My Lord, What a Mornin' 2:56
    Music By
    African-American Spiritual
    Lyrics By
    Anonymous
  15. 14 Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho 3:11
    Music By
    American Traditional
    Lyrics By
    Anonymous
  16. 15 Deep River 2:59
    Music By
    African-American Spiritual
    Lyrics By
    Anonymous
  17. 16 The Battle Hymn of the Republic 5:14
    Music By
    William Steffe
    Lyrics By
    Julia Ward Howe

Description

Released July, 1991
Decca Records
430 834-4 [CASS]
430 834-2 [CD]

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Jerold Ottley, conductor
Robert Cundick, John Longhurst - keyboards
Recorded in the Salt Lake Tabernacle, April 19- 25, 1990;
Produced by Chris Hazell