Sing Along Bawdy Songs (For Bawds, Broads, Barrooms & Bordellos)

Released in 1962 on the Audio Fidelity label, Sing Along Bawdy Songs was a notable entry in the catalog of folk singer Oscar Brand. Brand was a prominent figure in the mid-century folk revival, best known for his scholarly approach to archiving traditional music, particularly songs of a ribald or satirical nature that had been historically excluded from mainstream collections.

The album was designed as an interactive experience, mirroring the popularity of the contemporary sing-along craze while focusing on the subterranean repertoire of folk music. By positioning these traditional, often irreverent lyrics as communal entertainment, Brand sought to legitimize and preserve pieces that were previously relegated to taverns and private circles. While the explicit nature of the material limited its commercial reach in more conservative markets, it remains a definitive example of Brand's commitment to documenting the full spectrum of American folk history.