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The Civil War: The Complete Work | 
 enlarge | Artist: Various Artists
Label: Atlantic / WEA
Category: Music
Buy Used: $22.98
Used (3) from $22.98
Avg. Customer Rating:  90 reviews
Sales Rank: 64994
Format: Box Set
Media: Audio CD
UPC: 075678309144
EAN: 0075678309144
ASIN: B00000EC1O
Release Date: January 5, 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Prologue - Murphy, Jack | | • | Brother, My Brother | | • | Lincoln: The Better Angels of Our Nature | | • | By the Sword/Sons of Dixie | | • | Tell My Father | | • | My Name Is Frederick Douglass | | • | Freedom's Child | | • | Missing You (My Bill) | | • | If Prayin' Were Horses | | • | Virginia - Murphy, Jack | | • | The Day the Sun Stood Still | | • | Oh Be Joyful | | • | Frederick Douglass: The Destiny of America | | • | Father How Long? | | • | Reprise: Brother, My Brother | | • | A Nurse's Diary | | • | I Never Knew His Name | | • | Still I Rise | | • | River Jordan |
Disc 2
| • | Lincoln: The Bottom Is Out of the Tub | | • | How Many Devils? | | • | Old Gray Coat | | • | With These Hands | | • | The White House at Night | | • | A Candle in the Window | | • | Greenback | | • | Sojourner Truth: Ain't I a Woman? | | • | Someday | | • | Regimental Drummer | | • | I'll Never Pass This Way Again - Murphy, Jack | | • | Lincoln: Letter to Mrs. Bixby | | • | Five Boys | | • | Judgement Day | | • | Sarah | | • | The Honor of Your Name - Murphy, Jack | | • | Northbound Train | | • | Last Waltz for Dixie | | • | In Great Deeds - Murphy, Jack | | • | The Glory |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 85 more reviews...
 wildhorn fans beware May 31, 2008
I bought this because I thoroughly enjoy Frank Wildhorn's work. It is somewhat true to what one would expect from the creator of The Scarlet Pimpernel and Jekyl and Hyde but mostly it is a completely independent experience. My biggest complaint was that I am not a country music fan and Civil War is full of it. All in all I would say this is a stirring, unique and surprising oratorio from Frank Wildhorn who shows some greater depth in research yet lesser depth in composition.
 wonderful cd May 4, 2008
The civil war cd was so amazing, i felt like i was back at the show.thanks Kay
Brilliant April 6, 2008
After seeing a local performance of this musical, I started looking for a copy of the soundtrack and came upon this version. I loved it. I am not a civil war buff nor do I call myself a music know-it-all but this music is moving and inspirational. The many, varied well known artists only add to the ambiance- out of many walks of life do we share the history of the civil war- it is one of those historical events that bring us all together. I'll listen to this often.
Please tour the country again!!!! April 1, 2008
I saw the play in Pgh. several yrs. ago and bought both cds. I wish EVERY American could see this show and learn about the Unbelieveable sacrifice of war. Pray for peace!
Surprisingly Good March 24, 2008
Being both a musical theater fan and an obsessive Civil War nut, I loved seeing the two combined in this great album. I've got to admit, I was a little put off when I saw that they had Hootie and the Blowfish, Travis Tritt, and a dozen other pop artists masquerading as historical figures, but the whole thing works surprisingly well. The music is closer to stuff you'd here on your local pop or country radio station than stuff you'd hear a bunch of Union Army personnel humming around a nineteenth century campfire, but it's very moving at times, and even funny at other times. And the lyrics are awesome! I can really tell the writers did their homework on this. Most of these songs were copied, almost verbatim, from old Civil War era letters and speeches. Bottom line is, this music is beautiful, and you might even learn a few things while you're listening to it.
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