I borrowed this cassette tape from a teacher friend of mine and
accidentally erased 10-20 seconds. I don't know the source of the
material; the tape I borrowed was a copy with no track listing or
liner notes.
I need to identify the source and get a copy to replace the damaged
tape. Question answered if the recording is definitively identified.
Extra for finding a place where I can get a copy.
I can try to get more detail from my friend, but I'm not sure
whether or not she knows anything additional. Anyway, she's not
immediately available, because she's on vacation. Besides, it would
be nice if I were able to identify the source and find how to get a
copy first before I tell her I damaged her tape, since this is our
only known existing copy.
The tape appears to have three tracks on each side (although it's hard
to tell, because they all run into each other). The format is a
chorus or choir, a lead singer, and a group of children singing or
reciting. I'll start with a brief description of the tracks, and then
a more detailed listing of the track material (I can provide an even
MORE detailed listing, or even an mp3 of what is left of this copy,
but I wanted to get this question out as soon as possible).
The first track is about facts about states, like what the state
flower is, or what they make there, etc. The tune is "The Battle Hymn
of the Republic" ("Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the
lord..."). The song goes through each state in several groups, with
the chorus singing in between.
The second track (the one I messed up on) is to the tune of "Turkey in
the Straw", and is just an alphabetical listing of the states, with
some comments to make it scan. This is the song I need to replace.
The third track is about the state capitals. The lead singer sings
all the state capital cities with the state names, and then does it
again without the state names and asked the listener to sing the state
name after the name of the capital city.
The "B" side is the same three tracks, only with the voices of the
lead singer and the kids omitted, presumably for use at a live
performance.
It's a great tape, and it will be a real shame if I can't find a good copy.
Here is a more detailed description of the tracks. As I said, a more
detailed description can be made available on request.
[Track 1:]
[Choir:] From every mountain side, let freedom ring
[Kids:] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the usa?
[Kids take turn reciting lines:]
I?m proud to be a citizen in a nation where I am free
The United States of America is a country of liberty
In God we trust we do believe we recite our pledge with pride
The fifty states are all you need it doesn?t matter where you reside
From California to Eastern Maine, we?ll visit every state
We?re a melting pot of different folk, I think we?re all first rate
[Choir: to the tune of ?The Battle Hymn of the Republic?]
I want to learn about my country and learn about each state
I want to learn all the facts that make our nation great
I want to visit all the states in the USA
And sing their names each and every day
[Kids recite facts about all the states, interspersed with choir]
[Track 2:]
[To the tune of ?Turkey in the Straw?]
Alabama and Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas
California, Colorado, I like this, ma!
Connecticut and Delaware, then Florida is next
But Georgia and Hawaii really are best
Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Kansas and Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine
Maryland and Massachusetts, Michigan, Yay!
Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri and more
There?s Montana and Nebraska, I like this score!
Nevada and New Hampshire, New Jersey?s really neat
New Mexico and New York just can?t be beat!
(more on request)
[Track 3:]
[about capitals]
[Starts again with:]
[Choir:] From every mountain side, let freedom ring
[Adult sings song about capitals of states to the tune of ?Yankee Doodle?]
[Brief chorus]
[Adult sings names of capital cities without state names and student
is meant to say state name]
Reverse side is same three tracks with the lead singer?s voice and the
kids voices omitted, but some choir parts included, presumably for
live performance. |
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