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Cocaine Blues: Dave Van Ronk
Dave Van Ronk, one of the founding fathers of the NYC folk scene in the 60s, singing and playing the Reverend Gary Davis tune.
Thanks to YouTuber Dannys Folk City
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Phil Ochs Lives!
In the body of the very talented Zachary Stevenson, whose vocals, guitar playing, and mannerisms are close enough to Phil that if you closed your eyes, you’d think he’d come back. Phil Ochs is only one of Mr. Stevenson’s impersonations; he also has one man shows inhabiting Buddy Holly, Hank Williams and Jerry Lee Lewis as well.
Thanks to YouTuber Scott Siegel
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The Men Behind The Guns
A very well done cover by Daniel Kelley of Phil Ochs’ sardonic tribute to the war makers.
More at Daniel Kelly Folk Music
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I Can’t Help But Wonder Where I’m Bound
At one time, Tom Paxton was a well-known name in the 60s folk scene, and a really good craftsman of songs. Here’s one of my favorites.
More at Tom Paxton – Topic
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We’re In The Same Boat, Brother
Monday morning, patching the leaky boat, with Leadbelly singing the Earl Robinson/E. Y. Harburg song.
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Turn, Turn, Turn
Pete Seeger, and the Smothers Brothers playing it straight.
Thanks to YouTuber Kehlog Albran
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The Smothers Brothers on Johnny Carson
Tommy Smothers died this week. He was acknowledged as the driving force of the comedy folk act that he and his brother Dick performed for decades. He will be missed.
Thanks to YouTuber Don Giller
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You Don’t Count The Dead When God’s On Your Side
Monday morning, Joan Baez singing Bob Dylan’s “With God On Our Side.”
Thanks to YouTuber TimeToCastAwayStones
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Is There Anybody Here?…and more: Phil Ochs
Summer’s End
One of the great songs that John Prine wrote in the last part of his career. Like the lyrics of Paul Simon, Prine’s lyrics tells you just enough about the story to intrigue you, but open enough to let you complete it with your own experience.
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Thanks to YouTuber Radio Heartland
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Hard Travelin’
Woody Guthrie, who never had to deal with congestion pricing…
Thanks to YouTuber T.A. Sedlak
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Pete and Ramblin’ Jack: Mule Skinner Blues
Brooklyn’s own cowboy, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, and Pete Seeger make some music.
Thanks to YouTuber fuzzyallan
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Do Re Mi
Nineteen and Aimless
A quirky and favorite original song from Josh Turner, with lyrics that I would think a lot of us can identify with…
Carson McKee and Taylor Neita rounding out the band.
More at Josh Turner Guitar
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Miguel: Gordon Lightfoot
Monday morning, one more Gordon Lightfoot song, inspired by “The Highwayman” but turned into a border story
Thanks to YouTuber tony blackhall
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A’ Soalin’
A lively round sung by Peter, Paul and Mary. If you’re curious what the song is referring to, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul_cake
Why the Swedish subtitles? I dunno.
Thanks to YouTuber Rosa Mannen
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When The Ship Comes In
Monday morning, Peter, Paul, and the always rarin’-to-sing Mary Travers with a Dylan favorite. Their level of musicianship and commitment to a song was just wonderful. Mary Travers’ parents were journalists and union organizers for the Newspaper Guild.
I once had the pleasure of driving Mary in my cab! It was sometime in the late seventies and she was going to visit her daughter in Manhattan. She was quite a down to earth person.
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Thanks to YouTuber Superannuated Lp Records
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The Sun Is Burning
I thought I knew the whole Simon and Garfunkel catalogue, but somehow I just found this song, which is from their first album, Wednesday Morning, 3 AM. The song was written by Ian Campbell.
Thanks to YouTuber Big Chuck Lyric Video
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Suzanne
Monday morning, we give thanks that we were born into the time of Judy Collins singing Leonard Cohen’s “Suzanne,” as perfect a match between singer and song as there will ever be. Here she is at Tanglewood in 1968.
Thanks to YouTuber Flickering Songs
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All My Trials: Peter, Paul, And Mary
I’ll Never Find Another You
Monday morning we salute Judith Durham of the Seekers who died this month. The 1964 hit featured the Australian singer’s wonderful voice which would ring out from the harmonies of her band mates. They had other hits including the theme song to the film, Georgy Girl, but this song is my favorite of theirs.
Thanks to YouTuber Classic Hits {Stereo}
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Sister Golden Hair
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Monday morning, a pretty great cover of the America favorite.
Reina del Cid and extended band including banjo, mandolin, and dobro.
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The Circle Game
Joni Mitchell, 78 years old, appeared this week at the Newport Folk Festival–her first public concert for 20 years. She’s had an aneurysm and other health problems, but with a little help from her friends (Brandi Carlile, Wynona Judd) she sang, among other songs, “Both Sides Now,” “Summertime,” and the song above, a very touching “The Circle Game.”
Thanks to YouTuber Amy Karibian
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Hollow Wood
Monday morning, a beautiful song written and sung by Allison Young and Josh Turner. Josh writes:
“When Allison and I started to conceive of this project, we both wanted to do something acapella in the Scots-Irish-Appalachian folk tradition. I had suggested a few covers, and then Allison come to me with a verse and a chorus. We finished the song together over the next two days and recorded it just a few days after that. Allison woke up with her voice feeling terrible the morning of recording but it was one of the last days we had, so when she said she felt good enough to give it a try, I hit record on the camera without even checking it – couldn’t waste time! as a result, it is not a very good shot, with Allison almost out of frame and me blocked by the mic. But the recording I’m very happy with.
Longtime friend of the channel Gabe Terraciano added some subtle fiddle drones after the fact for this one, and I put just a tiny bit of Moog synth on there for bass. Topping it off is a recording of some birds Allison took at Edwin Warner park.”
More at Josh Turner Guitar
