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  • Audio CD (October 3, 2006)
  • Original Release Date: August 22, 2006
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: Special Edition, Extra tracks
  • Label: Sony
  • ASIN: B000GG4XJM
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
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A 40-minute film about the recording of the album with artist commentary. Includes filmed performances of:

John Henry Pay Me My Money Down Buffalo Gals Erie Canal O Mary Don't You Weep Jacob's Ladder Froggie Went A Courtin' Shenandoah

Plus four bonus live tour videos:

How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live (Bruce Springsteen Version) Bring 'Em Home American Land Pay Me My Money Down

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5.0 out of 5 stars Seeger Sessions Revised & Revisted, October 6, 2006
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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5.0 out of 5 stars Springsteen- Always Evolving, Always Interesting, October 25, 2006
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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 A Masterpeice of Music, February 9, 2008
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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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 7 months ago 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 9 months ago by P. Mc Hugh

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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... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars American Land Edition
I only ordered this for the "American Land" track which is not on the original CD. It was, however, worth it.
Published 21 months ago by Jasper J. Rizzo

5.0 out of 5 stars almost made a big mistake
By skipping this one when it was first released. I thought to myself oh no here he goes again, Bruce is afraid to rock so he puts out an album of old boo hoo protest songs... Read more
Published 21 months ago by S. Murphy

5.0 out of 5 stars The Boss Comes Home
This review was originally posted for the DVD. The accolades for that serve here as well.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The slaves meet the rednecks
This is folk music, but few reviewers have noted how the music of the African American creeps into this album and also into the excellent Dublin Live album (though I thought the... Read more
Published on December 19, 2007 by Mr. J. L. Price

3.0 out of 5 stars Its missing something....
Like stew is missing salt, this is missing soul. The music is grand, and has good flavor, but I cant feel it, you know? Im almost there, but I cant cross over. Read more
Published on July 3, 2007 by Cinema4

5.0 out of 5 stars Great music, poor packaging!!
That 5 stars I gave is for the music. It is great. However, the packaging is really poor. They just slip the discs in a cardboard case. Read more
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