Pioneer of Folk [Import]

Pete Seeger | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 8, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Prism Platinum
• ASIN: B0000257NS
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #896,641 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Round and Round Hitler's Grave

2. Deliver the Goods

3. The Golden Vanity

4. Talking Union

5. Sinking of the Reuben James

6. Union Maid

7. Ground Hog

8. All I Want

9. Washington Breakdown

10. Dear Mr. President

11. C for Conscription

12. Which Side Are You On?

13. Blow Ye Winds, Heigh Ho

14. Casey Jones

15. Young Man Who Wouldn't Hoe Corn

16. Erie Canal

17. Teeroo Teeroo

18. Cumberland Mountain Bear Chase

19. T for Texas (Blue Yodel No. 1)

20. Cindy

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Actually, these are tracks by The Almanac Singers..., May 16, 2004

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William E. Adams (Midland, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pioneer of Folk (Audio CD)

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.