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Pioneer Of Folk

Pioneer Of Folk
Pete Seeger

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Track Listing

  1. Round and Round Hitler's Grave - Almanac Singers, Pete Seeger
  2. Deliver the Goods - Almanac Singers, Pete Seeger
  3. Golden Vanity - Almanac Singers, Pete Seeger
  4. Talking Union - Pete Seeger
  5. Sinking of the Reuben James - Almanac Singers, Pete Seeger
  6. Union Maid - Almanac Singers, Pete Seeger
  7. Ground Hog - Almanac Singers, Pete Seeger
  8. All I Want - Almanac Singers, Pete Seeger
  9. Washington Breakdown - Pete Seeger
  10. Dear Mr. President - Pete Seeger
  11. C for Conscription - Pete Seeger
  12. Which Side Are You On? - Almanac Singers, Pete Seeger
  13. Blow Ye Winds, Heigh Ho - Almanac Singers, Pete Seeger
  14. Casey Jones - Pete Seeger
  15. Young Man Who Wouldn't Hoe Corn - Pete Seeger
  16. Erie Canal - Pete Seeger
  17. Teeroo Teeroo - Pete Seeger
  18. Cumberland Mountain Bear Chase - Pete Seeger
  19. T for Texas (Blue Yodel No. 1) - Pete Seeger
  20. Cindy - Woody Guthrie, Cisco Houston, Pete Seeger

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #817423 in Music
  • Released on: 1999-11-16
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Format: Import

Customer Reviews

Actually, these are tracks by The Almanac Singers...4
Although Pete does sing lead on most of these songs, most of these performances are from 1940-42, done by The Almanac Singers, which included Lee Hays, and Woody Guthrie and half-a-dozen other NYC leftists. Historically, these recordings are vital for fans of the "modern" American folk music scene. However, I think if you will look up the Almanacs on Amazon, you'll find the compilation "Songs of Protest" to be available at a good price, with a more complete representation of what the Almanacs were all about in their short career. The sound quality on that CD is excellent, considering the age of the source material. There is no real dispute that Pete was the lead singer and best instrumentalist in the group at the time, while Woody's contributions as a songwriter were essential, and Lee Hays' deep voice and knowledge of traditional songs was a wonderful asset. Buy this disc if you can't get the Almanacs release, but if you can find the other one, you should grab it first.