Diamond Cuts: Free Baseball Music Downloads

The Washington Post hosts a nifty collection of songs from Hungry for Music's album series, "Diamond Cuts."  Among the songs: (links go directly to mp3):

"Babe Ruth's Piano," Wrangler Greg Hardin's ode to one of the kings of baseball.

Karl Straub, "The First Baseball Game."

The Flea Bops, "Hardball Boogie."

Honky Tonk Confidential, "Bases on Balls" (written by Zita Carno and Laraine Day, aka Mrs. Leo Durocher).

"Take Me Out To The Ball Game," by the Hula Monsters.

Rhodes Tavern Troubadours, "Here Comes The Big Train."

If you like what you hear, consider purchasing one of Hungry for Music's disks: proceeds from Diamond Cuts help support the organization's outreach programs, with include musical instrument donation for disadvantaged children and bringing concerts to institutions, such as hospitals, homeless shelters, and retirement homes.