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California Songs Volume Two: 20th Century (Disc 2 of 2)

by Keith & Rusty McNeil

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The words translate: “Mother, summer is here and being that I want to be married I would like a sleeveless dress, a pair of shoes and a pretty hat, for that is the style. Without a sleeveless dress I cannot get married. My boy friend is waiting for me and we want to make love tonight in this beautiful city.”
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The words say: “I am far away from the land of my birth. Intense nostalgia fills my consciousness. Oh land of the sun, now so distant, I live without light, without love. I am alone and sad, like a leaf in the wind. I want to cry, I want to die from sadness.”
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The words mean: “I’m going as a soldier without rank. I’m joining the file of young men who are leaving as their sweethearts cry at their departure. My only regret is leaving my mother alone. Virgin Morena, take care of her until I return. My Virgin of Guadalupe will protect my flag. When I find myself in battle far away, I will prove that my race knows how to die anywhere.”
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Simi Valley 01:36
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L.A. River 03:05
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Volume 2 Disk 2 of the two volume 4 CD set "California History Through Folksong"

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released July 1, 1998

Rusty McNeil - Narration, Vocals, Guitar
Keith McNeil - Narration, Vocals, 6 and 12-String Guitars, Steel Guitar, Tenor and 5-String Banjos, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Mandolin, Harmonica, Button Accordion
Darrin Schuck - Vocals, Piano, Guitar
Clabe Hangan - Vocals, Guitar
Sarah McNeil - Vocals
Jennifer McNeil - Vocals
David McNeil - Vocals
Ed Pallette - Vocals
Joe Rael - Lead Guitar
Joe Savage - Bass Guitar
Randy Cierley - Bass Guitar
Maïte Petrissans - Vocal
Martin Minaberry - Vocal
Jenny Isursa - Vocal, Button Accordion
John Isursa - Tamboril

Children’s Chorus: Elizabeth Cheever, Allie and Katie Johnson, Karina Rocha, Nicolette Rohr

This volume is dedicated to Dorothy and Charles Chase of Claremont, California, for their friendship and years of support, and for the sharing of their knowledge, wisdom, experience and extensive collection of musical instruments.

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In 1966 Keith left his comfortable middle management job when he and Rusty decided to spend full time teaching American history through folk song. Their goal was to build bridges of understanding and appreciation between Americans of different religions, nationalities, ethnic and racial backgrounds, economic status, ages, gender and political persuasions, using history through folk song. ... more

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