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We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions (American Land Edition) (CD/DVD) [Special Edition, Extra tracks]

Bruce SpringsteenAudio CD
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Bruce Springsteen's recording career spans more than thirty years, beginning with 1973's Columbia Records release 'Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ.' By 1975, the covers of both Time and Newsweek declared Springsteen's music a national phenomenon. He has released twenty-four albums, garnered nineteen Grammy Awards, won an Oscar (for 1994's "Streets of ... Read more in Amazon's Bruce Springsteen Store

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  • Audio CD (October 3, 2006)
  • Original Release Date: 2006
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: Special Edition, Extra tracks
  • Label: Sony
  • ASIN: B000GG4XJM
  • In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,990 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Old Dan Tucker
2. Jesse James
3. Mrs. McGrath
4. O Mary Don’t You Weep
5. John Henry
6. Erie Canal
7. Jacob’s Ladder
8. My Oklahoma Home
9. Eyes On The Prize
10. Shenandoah
11. Pay Me My Money Down
12. We Shall Overcome
13. Froggie Went A Courtin’
14. Buffalo Gals
15. How Can I Keep From Singing
16. How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live (Bruce Springsteen Version)
17. Bring ’Em Home
18. American Land

Editorial Reviews

Deluxe CD/DVD edition including five additional songs, an expanded documentary, exclusive live footage, and previously unseen photos. 2006 album from The Boss, a collection of Pete Seeger covers performed as only Bruce Springsteen can. The CD, DVD, and 28-page expanded booklet are housed in a beautiful and striking package. New fan favorites "How Can A Poor man Stand Such Times And Live," "Bring 'Em Home" and "American Land" have been added and DVD features an extended, 40-minute cut of the behind-the-scenes film.

Customer Reviews

The music is fun and it seems like Springsteen is having a good time with this. Dale Rhines  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
And, The Seeger Sessions Band is just phenomenal! HagFan  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
The sounds are raw and full of energy. U.E. McGill  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
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36 of 42 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Seeger Sessions Revised & Revisted October 6, 2006
Format:Audio CD
We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions is the first album Bruce Springsteen has released where he did not write a single song. The album consists of songs sung by the legendary folk artist Pete Seeger. The album differs from Mr. Springsteen's other forays into folk music as it is not an acoustic affair. Backed by a seventeen piece band, the album has a rollicking, spirit raising, old time vibe. Mr. Springsteen seems invigorated by working with a new band and he really lets loose. Vocally, he hasn't sounded this energetic on an album since Born In The USA. One would think that by covering songs by Mr. Seeger, that this would be an overtly political record. While there are political overtones that explore war, poverty & strife, the music is so joyous and uplifting that the heavy subjects don't bog the feeling down. "Oh, Mary, Don't You Weep" is straight out of New Orleans with a dixeland sound. "Pay Me My Money Down" is a shuffling old sea shanty. "Old Dan Tucker" is a roaring folk rocker. "Jesse James" is an outlaw ballad that rolls along while "Froggie' Went a Courtin'" is a six string slappin' rave up. "Mrs. McGrath" is most political of the songs about a mother whose son loses his legs in a war. Mr. Springsteen updates the lyrics to reflect current times, but the message is powerful either way. We Shall Overcome is a perfect blend of what Mr. Springsteen does best and harkens back to his glory days. It mixes up poignant lyrics and tales of the working man with an uplifting spirit and a wall of sound production. The new American Land edition adds five songs. Two, "Buffalo Gals" and "How Can I Keep From Singing" were included on the DVD side of the original release. The three new songs are all first rate and add a more overt political bent to the album. "Bring 'Em Home" rings true about the Iraq war, "American Land" sounds like something that could have been on Nebraska and "How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live" is a tremendous song.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpeice of Music February 9, 2008
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I had no idea that this would turn out to be one of the most listened music cds in my collection. I have over 5000 33rpm, 1000 78rpm and hundreds of CDs. My wife and I think this recording is an incredible musical experience in folk, ethnic, bluegrass, and New Orleans Jazz. Bruce Springsteen has found one of the best bands I have ever heard in any music style mixing ethnic, New Orleans Jazz, folk country, bluegrass, as well as just plain great music. I can't say one song is disappointing and must say that it's hard to pick a favorite though Mrs McGrath seems to go through my head as well as Eyes on The Prize, and Froggie. Can't rate this CD any higher in my humble opinion.
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15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Springsteen- Always Evolving, Always Interesting October 25, 2006
Format:Audio CD
First off, have to admit that I am a solid Bruce fan. First saw him in the late 70's and have seen him in every decade since. Have every album from his first one to this one, and have enjoyed all of them. So having made that clear, let me say that I really enjoyed this set. The music is fun and it seems like Springsteen is having a good time with this. It is a departure for him as it is the first album he has done that consists of songs from other musicians. This version has extra songs on it and a wonderful DVD that has a nice documentary on the making on the album and four terrific live performances. A couple of highlights from the album include "Pay Me My Money Down" and "American Land." Take a listen to this album and, long time fan or not, this is one to enjoy for everyone. The DVD and the extra songs on the CD make this a terrific buy. There are classic American songs on this album sung by a classic American singer. Really a strong performance.
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5.0 out of 5 stars We shall overcome - The Seeger Sessions - Bruce Springsteen
Matchless performance by Bruce and his wonderful band in concert - different but as good as Sergeant Pepper's and the Beetles
Published 3 months ago by markcooperltd
5.0 out of 5 stars Springsteen does the folk roots justice
this is a great collection and Springsteen adds the full out body of musicality that the songs deserve, but the Seeger originals are classic too for the stripped down music lovers
Published 4 months ago by Sjur03
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Old Time!!
This is a different side of the artist. Worth getting this collection of old american songs to listen to. Bruce sings a little different. SW
Published 16 months ago by Stephen R. Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars We Shall Overcome
This is such a good album. You cannot help but tap your feet along with each song and come off finishing the album with a big grin on your face It is good, simple, fun music. Read more
Published on January 9, 2011 by Spider Monkey
2.0 out of 5 stars Pete Seeger done the old fashioned way
"The Seeger Sessions" is Bruce Springsteen's vanity project. A very nice one, and a noble purpose. But much like other established artists that have ventured into well intentioned... Read more
Published on July 6, 2010 by Tim Brough
4.0 out of 5 stars "Recontextualized" folk music - the band was great!
Springsteen set up a group of acoustic musicians to record "We Shall Overcome" in 1997 for Where Have All the Flowers Gone: The Songs of Pete Seeger. Read more
Published on April 17, 2010 by invisible
3.0 out of 5 stars Good CD - Live Set Better
I originally bought the dual disc version of this CD but it would not play in my stereo so I gave it to my sister who loves it. Read more
Published on March 22, 2010 by michael
1.0 out of 5 stars Milking the fans again...
First off, let me say that I absolutely love this CD. I am, however, so tired of artists taking advantage of fans by putting out a product and then putting out a bonus CD so... Read more
Published on June 20, 2009 by J. Coll
5.0 out of 5 stars It was the concert that did it!
I just saw Bruce with the E Street Band at University Park, PA. One of the encore songs was American Land. Read more
Published on May 10, 2009 by P. Mc Hugh
5.0 out of 5 stars This is American music....powerful, populist and quite beautiful
Springsteen mines the roots of his own music and produces quite a gem.

You knew that Springsteen must have looked up to guys like Pete Seeger, just based on the strong... Read more
Published on August 5, 2008 by T. Rodgers
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I wish Sony would choke on their damn DualDisc. It won't play in my car and it's twice as likely to get damaged from having 2 sides on one disc. This new release is how the original should have been issued.
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