35 songs by Kentucky-born John Jacob Niles one of the most loved American vocal composers whose songs are a staple of contest solo lists. 11 songs have been added for the 2015 expanded edition. Includes GamblingSongs and a collection of Niles' Appalachian Carols as well as a preface by and biographical notes on the composer.11 songs have been added for the 2015 expanded edition. Includes Gambling Songs and a collection ofNiles' Appalachian Carols as well as a preface by and biographical notes on the composer.This volume for Low Voice features the songs: Go 'Way from My Window · The Black Dress · The Lass from the Low Countree · Evening· I Wonder As I Wander · Black Is The Color of My True Love's Hair · The Lotus Blossom · The Carol of the Birds · Sweet Little Boy Jesus · Jesus Jesus Rest Your Head · What Songs Were Sung · The Rovin' Gambler · The Gambler'sLament · The Gambler's Wife · Gambler Don't You Lose Your Place · Gambler's Song of the Big Sandy River · My Lover Is A Farmer Lad · The Wild Rider · Ribbon Bow · My Little Black Star · The Robin and the Thorn · Unused I Am toLovers · When I Gits Up Into Heaven · The Flower of Jesse.
