The Greatest Songs of Woody Guthrie

Woody Guthrie | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 27, 1991)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Vanguard Records
• ASIN: B000000EFZ
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #447,689 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than the more-easily found album, October 2, 1999

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"nutrient" (Newmarket, New Hampshire) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Greatest Songs of Woody Guthrie (Audio CD)

To cut to the chase, Vol. 1 is superior to the 1988 release for two reasons. First, "This Land is Your Land" is sung in its entirety on this album by Guthrie. Second, this album contains the Country Joe version of Tom Joad, as significant as Joan Baez's version of "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down." Other reasons to buy this album are, I believe, self-evident.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ANTHEMS FOR THE PEOPLE!, August 7, 2000

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BeatleBangs1964 (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Greatest Songs of Woody Guthrie (Audio CD)

As a folkhound from a very early age, I will add my plaudits to the mix. The songs, lyrics and performers will delight those fortunate enough to have this collection. Woody Guthrie was the voice for the people, the voice for the issues that shape this world today. His timeless classic, "This Land is Your Land," should, in my opinion be, the national anthem. Our lives are made up of symbols and the importance of those symbols, e.g., religious icons, flags, emblems. The reason I would want this for the national anthem is because it is one that speaks to the nation and its people as a whole; it is an inclusive message. As much as I respect the feelings of those persons whose life conditions included the "Star Spangled Banner," I was never able to appreciate that song. Key penned the words from an old English drinking song and the references to bombs and rockets kill any peaceful image in this song. "This Land is Your Land," on the other hand speaks to a gentle nation. "Pastures of Plenty" brings to light the issues of migrant workers. Woody Guthrie is the balladeer of the world. His is a multigenerational appeal (my grandparents, parents and I LOVE him) and his message brings all persons together. Please, treat yourself to this collection. It is a worthwhile investment.