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A Vision Shared: A Tribute to Woody Guthrie & Leadbelly

Various Artists , Sweet Honey in the Rock , Bob Dylan , John Mellencamp , Bruce Springsteen , U2 , Fishbone , Arlo Guthrie , Willie Nelson , Brian Wilson Audio CD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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listen  1. SylvieSweet Honey In The Rock 2:05$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  2. Pretty Boy FloydBob Dylan 4:26$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  3. Do Re MiJohn Mellencamp 3:25$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  4. I Ain't Got No HomeBruce Springsteen 3:41$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  5. Jesus ChristU2 3:15$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  6. Two Timin' WomanFishbone;Little Richard 2:33$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  7. East Texas RedArlo Guthrie 5:35$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  8. Philadelphia LawyerWillie Nelson 3:02$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  9. Hobo's LullabyEmmylou Harris 2:41$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen10. The Bourgeois BluesTaj Mahal 2:46$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen11. Gray GooseSweet Honey In The Rock 2:10$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen12. Goodnight IreneBrian Wilson 2:40$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen13. Vigilante ManBruce Springsteen 4:13$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen14. This Land Is Your LandPete Seeger with Sweet Honey In The Rock, Doc Watson & The Little Red School House Chorus 3:47$0.99  Buy MP3 


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Product Details

  • Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Sony
  • ASIN: B0000026HV
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #175,066 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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One of the more creative, successful tribute albums, A Vision Shared was originally released to coincide with a PBS program that premiered in 1988. Packing some serious heavyweights onto one CD, the record features covers of Guthrie and Leadbelly tunes by, among others, Little Richard, Brian Wilson, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and U2. The 14 tracks consist of mostly well known tunes, and it's fascinating to hear what the artists have done to them. Particularly exciting is a supercharged version of Leadbelly's "Rock Island Line" by Little Richard with Fishbone and U2's take on Guthrie's "Jesus Christ." --Ian Landau

Product Description

14 track Tribute To Woody Guthrie & Leadbelly. Dylan's PRETTY BOY FLOYD. Also: Springsteen, U2, Brian Wilson and more.

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Compilation January 23, 2002
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To my mind, the problem with many 'tribute' albums revolves around the selection of particular musicians to perform particular songs. They often do not match well. In this case, the selections were excellent. The result is a wonderful CD that brings out not only the best of Guthrie and Leadbelly but also of the artists covering their songs. Sweet Honey in the Rock open with a warm, evocative rendition of Sylvie. Bob Dylan's Pretty Boy Floyd is as good as Dylan has ever sounded. It is reminiscent in tone and content to his own Hurricane Carter. Little Richard's Rock Island Line was terrific as was U2's Jesus Christ. Springsteen, Taj Mahal, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris and Arlo Guthrie round out the CD with other excellent tracks. It evokes the era in which the songs were written. The CD is well worth buying.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A rare breed: the quality tribute album. December 22, 2003
Format:Audio CD
Can't stand tribute albums. Hate 'em! But this little beauty really shines. The secret is in the wide-open, folksy nature of Woody Guthrie's and Ledbelly's work--they wrote songs that are *made* to be sung by other folks, made to be reinterpreted and resung by new generations. The other secret is in the line-up here: great talents, from top to bottom.

When this lp came out in the late 1980s I bought it on a whim. I was in my late teens, and didn't know much about the music. I don't even know why I bought the album. But time and time again, I played it instead of my rock and punk albums. I really endured for a couple of years. I don't play it so often anymore, so I had to give it four stars.

Not much to criticize here: Little Richard//Fishbone's tune is out of place--it's kind of a sour moment in an otherwise sweet ensemble. Willie and Emmylou shine, as do U2. But the album's true gem is by Bruce: "Vigilante Man." It's one of the best recordings the Boss has ever set to vinyl.

Fans of folk, folk-rock, country-rock, southern-fried rock, and alt.country should line up for this one, but even a teen like me who was into punk rock can saddle this horse up for a good long ride.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Had to have it... July 3, 2000
Format:Audio CD
I borrowed this album from my Father-in-Law for a Folk music show I was preparing. After raving about how much I enjoyed it I shouldn't have been surprised when my own copy showed up at Christmas.

This album pays tribute to two great pioneers who truly paved the way for Rock and R&B. The blending of Folk and Blues is easy to listen to and the stories are tremendously compelling.

If you have any interest in Folk or Blues, pick this up.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Folk music well done by contemporary artists
I originally bought this album years ago and spent many hours enjoying it. About 2 years ago, I had a case of CDs stolen from me including this one. Read more
Published 2 months ago by dvern
5.0 out of 5 stars A great piece of music
I have owned this on tape for years & am now replacing older pieces of music. It was a great price & shipped quickly. THANK YOU
Published 3 months ago by Marilyn Lemke
5.0 out of 5 stars Folkways. A vision shared
I will strongly recommend this CD to everyone who is interested in the music (folk, pop, rock) and history of the USA.
Published 5 months ago by GoranB
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent service!!!
Compact Disc was exactly as advertised, fast delivery! Plays great, takes me back to my Navy days when I had it on tape.Thanks!
Published 10 months ago by terry
5.0 out of 5 stars A review mostly about Woody's aspect
This is truly a worthy tribute to men of genius. Woody and Leadbelly embodied the early 20th century American experience from the underside and that vision is still, sadly, as... Read more
Published 22 months ago by matt
5.0 out of 5 stars The Diamond Of The Multi-Artist Compilation
Woody Guthrie and Leadbelly were amongst the earliest bohemians in vocal music. Their quest for humanity-in-song was unequivocal and they became the catalysts for penning some of... Read more
Published on November 2, 2010 by Dave "Fever Tree" Sigmon
5.0 out of 5 stars Lucky Find
I was fortunate to find this CD while at the local library with my son. One after another great rendention of songs I had never heard by some of my favorite artists. Read more
Published on August 21, 2008 by Independent
4.0 out of 5 stars U-2 & LITTLE RICHARD ALONE MAKE THIS A BUY!
SNAPPY,TRUE TO WOODY'S STYLE AND GOOD FUN.
Published on January 31, 2006 by BOB M.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Compiliation
I enjoy all the cuts on this compilation. It is fun to hear the variety of artists perform their works. Read more
Published on January 8, 2006 by Jeffrey D. Joseph
5.0 out of 5 stars LITTLE RICHARD WITH FISHBONE STANDS OUT
IF YOU LIKE PURE, OLD SCHOOL ROCK 'N' ROLL, PICK UP THIS ALBUM FOR LITTLE RICHARD'S AWESOME RECORDING OF 'ROCK ISLAND LINE'. Read more
Published on August 19, 2005 by B. Robyn Donison
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