The American Civil War yielded some of the most beautiful songs ever penned. I theorize that it was because the country was gut shot, brother against brother, father against son.

One such song, Lorena, was banned on both sides because, upon hearing it, soldiers would lay down their arms, desert their posts and return home.

Lorena c1864

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=dyskZquf0ac

Sweet Evelina c1863

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv_g26skMFs&feature=related

Aura Lea (Revived by Elvis as Love Me Tender)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvBAu0JO9G4&feature=related

Beautiful Dreamer c1864

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtKXTbeWWX4&feature=related

A Picture On The Wall c1864

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqlPOku33l0&feature=related

Enjoy

Johnny Cash sums it up perfectly here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM80_377AF4&feature=related

Last edited by Don Gaynor; 03/25/12 05:05 PM.