One last post to round up the evening, and I'll make it short and sweet. Woody Guthrie is the most important folk songwriter/singer in America, maybe even the world. Very political, socially conscience, smart, sarcastic, and around inspirational. His scope of influence can be seen everywhere, such as in the artists I have previously posted like A.A. Bondy, Will Whitmore, and Billy Bragg. Traditional folk music here, folks. A man whose music was vital to the people going through the times of the 1930's/40's, dealing with the depression among many other things. Also great are the tribute records done by Billy Bragg and Wilco, the Mermaid Avenue records. So, short and sweet. Time to listen to Woody and get in touch with my inner gold miner.
Tracks:
- The Great Dust Storm
- I Ain't Got No Home in this World Anymore
- Talkin' Dust Bowl Blues
- Vigilante Man
- Dust Can't Kill Me
- Pretty Boy Floyd
- Dust Pneumonia Blues
- Blowin' Down this Road
- Tom Joad Part 1
- Tom Joad Part 2
- Dust Bowl Refugee
- Do Re Mi
- Dust Bowl Blues
- Dusty Old Dust
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