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Shenandoah (variations 2)
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Windham Hill AmericaWindham Hill America by Various Artists
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Solo piano instrumental version by Philip Aaberg. Some improvisation while remaining true to the recognizable tune.
Walking TuneWalking Tune
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Harp, flute and cello nicely together in a gentle, traditional, instrumental arrangement (medley).
Banana Boat SongBanana Boat Song by Harry Belafonte
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Traditional vocal accompanied by guitar. Older recording sounding much like a love song.
A Quiet Thing; David Daniels & Craig OgdenA Quiet Thing; David Daniels & Craig Ogden by David Daniels
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Unusual counter-tenor male voice with guitar. Traditional rendition yet a bit arresting with such an unusual male voice.
The King's Singers Original Debut RecordingThe King's Singers Original Debut Recording
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Small vocal ensemble sings somewhat pop, slightly improvised version. Nice barbershop-ish harmonies.
The Opening Round: Groove Masters Series, Vol. 1The Opening Round: Groove Masters Series, Vol. 1 by Houston Person
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Jazzy instrumental version with small ensemble including prominent sax. Fairly smooooth club style.
All Hands WorkingAll Hands Working by New York City Fire Department
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Crisp, instrumental version with bagpipe and drums of New York City Firefighters Corp.
Jim Post & FriendsJim Post & Friends by Jim Post
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Different and memorable vocal version featuring a cappella female and male voice(s) in stylized folk version.
Sea ShantiesSea Shanties by The Men of the Robert Shaw Chorale
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Choral version featuring male voices.
Bass-ically SpeakingBass-ically Speaking by Louise Rogers & Rick Strong
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Smooth jazz guitar with female vocal. Fairly traditional version.
HeritageHeritage by Darol Anger
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Folk/bluegrass sampler includes three Shenandoah versions. Jane Siberry's unique vocals features in 2 versions (one of which is nearly a lovely 7 minutes long to enjoy).
LabyrinthLabyrinth
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Los Angeles Guitar Quartet provides a instrumental piece. Very simple, clean classical guitar. Somewhat stylized which works and is fun to listen to.
This Is My CountryThis Is My Country
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Boston Pop Orchestra offers a very nice instrumental rendition with typical Pops surprises (clomp clomp of horse hooves). Majestic and grand. Kinda swells the heart.
Jazz Premiere: WashingtonJazz Premiere: Washington by Paul Winter
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Late night smooooth jazz, instrumental version with horn and piano.
The World of the Statler BrothersThe World of the Statler Brothers by The Statler Brothers
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Very nice vocal version with signature harmonies by this all male country ensemble.
SomebodySomebody by Connie Dover
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Vocal piece of Celtic folk resonance with angelic and tight harmonies. Longer version to certainly enjoy.
Charlie McCoy - Greatest Hits [Monument]Charlie McCoy - Greatest Hits [Monument] by Charlie McCoy
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Folk/country, rockin'-on-the-back-porch, traditional instrumental version with guitar and harmonica.
Cowboy CelticCowboy Celtic by David Wilkie
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Celtic country-fied instrumental version.
American TranquilityAmerican Tranquility by Phil Coulter
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Bit of a new age sound with an instrumental rendition featuring solo piano with relaxing improvisations.
RevolutionsRevolutions
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Traditional instrumental featuring glass harmonca, hurdy gurdy and violin.
Two Worlds / Grusin & RitenourTwo Worlds / Grusin & Ritenour by Dave Grusin & Lee Ritenour
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Medley "River Songs (The Water Is Wide/Shenandoah)" with strong vocal performance by opera soprano Renee Fleming.
Unit of MeasureUnit of Measure by Tony Rice Unit
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Very nice instrumental rendition with guitar and violin. Improvisations work perfectly true to the gentle, yearning of the traditional version.
The #1 Soprano AlbumThe #1 Soprano Album
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English Chamber Orchestra with opera soprano Marilyn Horne and choir. Rich and authentic.
Spiritual JourneySpiritual Journey by C.S. Heath & Jonas James
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Guitar and piano instrumental.
The UndershoreThe Undershore
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Solo piano instrumental.
Fourteen DaysFourteen Days by Laura Love
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Folk rock female vocal.
I Hear America SingI Hear America Sing by 101 Strings
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Sweet and sweeping string orchestra instrumental version.
The Westminster Choir Sings Familiar American & British Folk SongsThe Westminster Choir Sings Familiar American & British Folk Songs
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Westminster Choir offers a traditional version with strong male tenor solo amongst male chorus members blending into full choir participation.
Greenfields & Other GoldGreenfields & Other Gold by The Brothers Four
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Venerable folk vocal ensemble offers their ballad rendition with trademark tight harmony.
Nobody Knows the Trouble I've BeenNobody Knows the Trouble I've Been by Spider John Koerner
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Bluegrass vocal featuring male voice. Style and sound seems truer to the roots of this song.
The River (Flute and Harp)The River (Flute and Harp)
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Harp and flute instrumental.
The Enchanted WoodsThe Enchanted Woods by Robin Bullock
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Solo acoustic guitar instrumental.
Short StoriesShort Stories by Scott Christopher Murray
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Folk vocal ballad with guitar a bit more light than oft.
A Jazz Romance - A Night In With VerveA Jazz Romance - A Night In With Verve by Various Artists
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Electric jazz guitar featured in instrumental, improvisational, lounge-like jazz version by Johnny Smith.
The Spirit of AmericaThe Spirit of America by Daniel Rodriguez
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Operatic male tenor vocal.
God Bless AmericaGod Bless America by Leontyne Price
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Venerable opera soprano Leontyne Price does fine justice to this song.
Prairie LullabyPrairie Lullaby
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Cowboy lullaby instrumental rendition with harmonica and guitar.
Irish CoffeeIrish Coffee by Cady Finlayson
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Violin instrumental.
Against the Clock: The Best of Allan HoldsworthAgainst the Clock: The Best of Allan Holdsworth by Allan Holdsworth
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Amplified guitar instrumental.
Paul Robeson Sings "Ol' Man River" & Other FavoritesPaul Robeson Sings "Ol' Man River" & Other Favorites by Paul Robeson
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Soulful vocal rendition with the deep, rich baritone voice.