John Jacob Niles
Genres:
Classical, Folk
Meta styles:
Traditional Folk, Vocal Music
Styles:
Folksongs, Traditional Folk

John Jacob Niles (b. Louisville, Kentucky, April 28, 1892; d. Lexington, Kentucky, March 1, 1980) was an American composer, singer, and collector of traditional ballads. He is often called the Dean of American Balladeers.[1] He is well known for his original song "Go 'Way From My Window", as well as the many traditional ballads he collected in the Appalachian region of the United States, such as "Pretty Polly" and "Barbara Allen".

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The Boone: Tolliver Recordings

The Boone: Tolliver Recordings

Year:
2012
Tracks:
13
Bitrate:
320 kbps
The Ballads Of John Jacob Niles

The Ballads Of John Jacob Niles

Year:
2007
Tracks:
24
Bitrate:
320 kbps
My Precarious Life In The Public Domain

My Precarious Life In The Public Domain

Year:
2006
Tracks:
10
Bitrate:
320 kbps
A Collection

A Collection

Year:
1975
Tracks:
14
Bitrate:
160 kbps
John Jacob Niles Sings Folk Songs (Vinyl)

John Jacob Niles Sings Folk Songs (Vinyl)

Year:
1964
Tracks:
12
Bitrate:
192 kbps
An Evening With John Jacob Niles (Vinyl)

An Evening With John Jacob Niles (Vinyl)

Year:
1959
Tracks:
14
Bitrate:
185 kbps
The Tradition Years: I Wonder As I Wander (Vinyl)

The Tradition Years: I Wonder As I Wander (Vinyl)

Year:
1958
Tracks:
18
Bitrate:
224 kbps
Sings American Folk Songs (Vinyl)

Sings American Folk Songs (Vinyl)

Year:
1956
Tracks:
13
Bitrate:
320 kbps
American Folk & Gambling Songs (Vinyl)

American Folk & Gambling Songs (Vinyl)

Year:
1956
Tracks:
17
Bitrate:
195 kbps
Folk Songs Of Christmas Vol. 2 (VLS)

Folk Songs Of Christmas Vol. 2 (VLS)

Year:
1955
Tracks:
4
Bitrate:
320 kbps
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