From the back case:

"Rigorously researched, the music and lyrics herein bring life to the issues, thoughts, and stories of this critical period of American history - authentically with drama and humor."

Disc A (57:31)

Broadside to Anthem: Music of the War of 1812 is a one hour public radio program written, produced, narrated and performed by David Hildebrand and guest musicians; it was creatively conceived by Peter Fretwell, General Manager, WWFM - The Classical Network

Disc B (46:32)

Twenty American Songs, Marches and Dances includes most of the recorded pieces within the radio show, plus additional selections, but without the spoken commentary.

1. Madison's March

2. Perry's Victory

3. James Madison my Jo

4. Jackson's Welcome Home

5. The Anacreontick Song, harmonized by the author

6. Yankee Tars

7. The Battle of Baltimore

8. Decantur and the Navy

9. Sacket's Harbor

10. The Embargo

11. The American Star

12. Hull's Victory

13. Before the Lord We Bow

14. Fort Niagara Quick Step by Carroll

15. An Old "War Song of '76" new vamped

16. Lilli-butt-ero

17. Jockey to the Fair

18. The Death of the Embargo

19. The Anacreontic Song (with choruses)

20. The Star-Spangled Banner

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