Track Listing

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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #94802 in Music
• Released on: 2001-07-15
• Number of discs: 1

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.

The Civil War News, May, 1992
"This reviewer cannot express how enjoyable this tape is... the quality of their music is first rate."

Military Images, December, 1991
"A strong performance can be found in WE'RE TENTING TONIGHT... very professional production make his offering a real foot-stomper."

Customer Reviews

Civil War Music
Nice cd. Well performed and I use it to teach Civil War history. Students enjoy it.

South Carolina Leads the Way - Again!
This CD is probably the best yet for Civil War music enthusiasts who like their music authentic and earthy. The String Band have managed to capture the essence of music as the soldiers would have heard and played it. I particularly enjoyed the version of 'When Johnny Comes Marching Home', and I defy anybody not to give a 'Rebel Yell' when listening to 'Jine The Cavalry'. I look forward to their next Civil War offering - there are so many great songs just waiting for their special touch!

More than simple songs
For me as a german citizen these Songs are very great and I can imagine the time during the Civil War.
I love this item and I want to recommend this music the others, who love such music.