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A thought to ponder: in doing family history research, we try to piece together the various elements of our ancestors' lives in an effort to create a complete (or as complete as possible) picture of who they were in their homes, families, occupations, religions, and activities.  Their musical interests/involvement should be considered part of this whole picture, or circle, of their lives.  I attempt to assist genealogists in providing this missing element of the family history, helping to complete, or mend, that circle.  You can get a sense of this phenomenon by seeing and hearing some of the entertainment options of your ancestors on my Sights & Sounds page.  Of course, the CDs offered here allow you to bring some of that element into your home (or car) and make your ancestors' music part of your life, too.

I am excited to report that I have completed recording eight CDs; all are based on my Songs/Stories programs. We are using the service of CDBaby to process orders for all except the last one listed here (the Early Childhood recording). To see what songs are included on each of the first 7 CDs, listen to song clips of many of the selections, and/or order any of the recordings, please click on the picture of the CD you are interested in (below) and follow the instructions from there. If you are interested in MP3 files, please scroll to the bottom of the page for that option.

Some pieces on SONGS OF IRISH IMMIGRANTS include verses that are omitted in the presentation of this topic.  Selections feature a a variety of instruments played by Jean, including banjo, guitar, and mandolin, as well as her husband, Butch Hibben, backing her up on saw and spoons on selected songs, including a haunting rendition of "Londonderry Aire" (aka "Danny Boy") on saw and mandolin.

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As she does in the related presentation, Jean plays a variety of instruments on this CD, including guitar, banjo, concertina, and mandolin.  On some pieces, Jean is backed up by saw and spoons, played by her husband, Butch Hibben, who also sings a duet with her on one selection. Some of the pieces on SONGS OF THE WAR OF THE REBELLION include additional verses and there is at least one additional song, not performed in the related program. 

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Selections on SONGS OF HOLIDAYS PAST are taken from both Christmas Songs & Stories presentations and some include verses not performed in either program. As she does in the live performances, Jean plays a number of different instruments on this recording, including guitar, harpeleik (a Swedish Zither), bowed psaltry, and mandolin.  Additionally, Jean is backed up on one selection by the organ, played by her father, Roy Wilcox (recorded over 30 years ago), as well as her husband, Butch Hibben (on saw and spoons), on other selections.

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SONGS OF MORMON PIONEERS includes a piece not performed in the To Zion in Song program as well as additional verses to many of the songs from that presentation.  Because of the wonders of recording, more instruments are added to some of the songs and many include Jean's husband, Butch Hibben, singing harmony as well as playing his saw and spoons.  The selections are authentic songs, sung by the Mormon pioneers, but few of the pieces are known to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Whether or not you have Mormon lineage, these songs should be of interest to those who enjoy American folklore: they are part of this country's history.

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As she did in the earlier CDs, Jean has included additional verses and one song not included in the ". . . Excavating for a Mine"  program, the origin of this CD, SONGS OF THE CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH.  Songs are sung to accompaniment played on 6- and 12-string guitars, mandolin, banjo, Dobro, and concertina, played by Jean; and saw and spoons, played by her husband, "Uncle Butch" Hibben.  The songs tell the story of the 49ers who came to California from all over America and other countries to seek their fortunes.

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SONGS OF APPALACHIAN ANCESTORS is now available! This recording includes songs that are presented in the program on the same subject but additional verses and three additional pieces, not included in the presentation, are part of this recording.  Instruments used in this recording include 6- and 12-string guitar, mandolin, banjo, autoharp, limberjack, dobro, mountain dulcimer, spoons, and saw (with the last two being played by Jean's husband Butch).  Click on the image of the CD below to be directed to CDBaby (in a separate window), where the recording can be ordered and where you can listen to samples of the songs on the disc.

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As she does in the "Get Along Little Dogies" presentation, Jean plays a variety of instruments on this CD, including guitar (6- and 12-string), banjo, concertina, Dobro, and mandolin.  On some pieces, Jean is backed up on saw and spoons, played by her husband, Butch Hibben. Some of the pieces on SONGS OF THE AMERICAN WEST include additional verses and there are a number of additional songs not performed in the related program, including the original verses of "Home, Home on the Range" (originally titled "The Western Home"). This recording gives the listener a sense of the Western lifestyle. 

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I am very excited about this CD, The Songs of Early Childhood, probably because I have envisioned it for many years. I couldn't get all the songs on it I wanted, but there is a good mix of the types of songs our ancestors sang in their childhoods. These are a sampling of those that have withstood the test of time, lasting into our current Century. There are play party songs, songs that teach lessons, one progressive song (where you repeat information from the previous verses in each successive verse), lullabies, and songs just for fun. Some of those in that last category are lively and just beg for some toe-tapping. These are appropriate for all ages, of course, and this CD would make a good addition to the music library of some of the children in your lives, I am sure. Instruments used to accompany the songs include guitar, banjo, mandolin, saw, spoons, and more. The children in the photo are a few of my grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and "extended" grandchildren (it's a long story I won't go into here) and I'm thankful (and amazed) that they sat still long enough for the photo to come to pass ("thank you" to Pam McComb-Podmostko for "fixing" it and taking us all into the garden). Note: Many of the pieces here are also used in the programs for Kids' Camp at national and local conferences. This CD is being distributed by me, not CD Baby, so I don't have clips of the songs, but if you would like to hear a sample of the songs, email me and we can arrange that (I hope to have a sampling up on the website by the end of May). Cost of item: $15.00. Orders can be placed by completing the order form and snail mailing it with your check or by going through PayPal. See order information below.

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Price includes shipping and tax charges. Allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery.

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ORDER MP3s OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS!

MP3 download option: Click on the link below for a listing of all my songs, by CD. Select the songs you would like to download, complete the order form below the icon, and order, using PayPal ($1 per song). Upon receipt of your order, I will email you with MP3 downloads attached. If you prefer to receive the songs on a disc, select that option, include your snail mail address, and either use the PayPal option or print out the form and mail it to me with payment; include $2.50 for shipping and packaging.

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Songs are $1 each for downloads. View the list of songs on the downloadable PDF list noted above. Select your songs and complete the form below. If you prefer to receive the songs (in MP3 format) on a data CD, add $4.50 to your payment ($2 for the disc and $2.50 for shipping and packaging). Be sure to provide your snail mail address so the item can be sent to you.

If you prefer, MP3 discs can be ordered via snail mail by using the list, which includes an order form.

Note: in some cases, a single song has different renditions (notably, "Root, Hog, or Die," and "Lonesome, Roving Wolves"); be sure to indicate which version (which CD it is from) as the selections do differ slightly.

Email me with any questions or concerns: Jean Wilcox Hibben.

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