Absolutely the Best

Odetta | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 19, 2000)
• Original Release Date: September 19, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B00004YLKW
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,636 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #73 in Music > Blues > Traditional Blues

Track Listings

1. Gallows Tree (Gallows Pole)

2. Joshua

3. Chilly Winds

4. He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

5. Take This Hammer

6. Mule Skinner Blues

7. Another Man Done Gone

8. Midnight Special

9. Alabama Bound

10. God's Gonna Cut You Down

11. Glory, Glory

12. Easy Rider

13. Jack O'Diamonds

14. Shame and Scandal

15. 'Buked and Scorned

16. Lowlands

17. Pretty Horses

18. Spiritual Trilogy: Oh Freedom/Come and Go with Me/I'm on My Way

Editorial Reviews

The moving recordings of this African-American folk singer have inspired generations of artists, even inspiring Bob Dylan to return to acoustic music. Here are 18 essential performances, including Gallows Tree (Gallows Pole); Joshua; Glory, Glory; Lowlands; Easy Rider; Alabama Bound , and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Queen of Folk, June 24, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Absolutely the Best (Audio CD)

This is an excellent compilation of Odetta's best stuff. The collection covers her years with Tradition Records to Vanguard Records. This will satisfy both the soulful, gospel fan, as well as as some folk legends such as Bob Dylan.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Odetta a little known secret, April 7, 2001

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Erich E. Geary (Texarkana, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Absolutely the Best (Audio CD)

This contains ome of Odetta's best. If you want to hear one of the greates voices of all time, get this, and any other, Odetta CD. Even when singing folk Odetta sings the blues. This CD contains classic Odetta. Fall in love with Odetta all over or for the first ime. I have no doubt that Odetta will be remembered as one of the gratest singers people don't know. Buy This CD.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, March 17, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Absolutely the Best (Audio CD)

Odetta is one of the greatest and this CD is a gem. I downloaded it in MP3 format but I'll be buying her on CD. Her voice deserves that sort of respect.