Today is Woody Guthrie's birthday. He was born on this day in 1912.
This song was originally recorded in 1940, but I found it on an album called Dust Bowl Ballads.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
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Thanks for this, I haven't heard it in ages. I listened to it first thing this morning when I got into work and was getting some funny looks for singing it in the queue at tea break! the power of music to brighten up the working day is amazing!
Kathryn,
I find that often one song or even one line from a song stays on a loop in my head so I wasn't surprised who got to singing this.
Music does make us smile!
Been "God" to know you, too, Kat!
Thank you, Rick
I hate spelling errors, even one s blessed as that!
I'm quite new to your blog but wanted to let you know how much I've enjoyed reading it, and that I'm thankful you update it frequently and with regularity. I'm certain that you must be familiar with Wilco and Billy Bragg's 1998 "covers" album of Guthrie "Mermaid Avenue" but I would invite readers to give it a listen, it makes a fine driving accompaniment. Once again, thank you for your blog!
stragle breena,
Thank you-I always love it when I get a recommendation. I do know them, but I don't know that song.
Oh actually Kat it isn't a song but an album called "Mermaid Avenue" which Wilco and Billy Bragg performed and provided the music to lyrics Woody had written before his passing and which Nora Guthrie entrusted to them. My favorite songs from the album are "Eisler On the Go", "California Stars" "Ingrid Bergman" and "Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key". To name a few.
stragle,
You made that clear it was an album, and I have no idea how I missed reading it.
I have already gone looking for it without success on emusic. I have a few more spots so I'll keep looking.
Thanks!
When I was a teenager in the 60's I thought Woody's stuff was awful, whiney garbage and couldn't understand what others saw in his work.
Strangely enough I loved Bob Dylan though!
My tastes changed with age for many things (like now enjoying olives!)and I now can't get enough of Woody's music.
The different ways I change my tastes & opinions as I get older never cease to amaze me. I thought I would become more stubborn and set in my ways(like my dad did) but apparently not.
I think (hope) this is a good sign for my remaining years!
Ozzy,
I too seem to change my tastes as I get older. I'm thinking all those life lessons I learned along the way have finally kicked in, and I'm reaping the benefits of my own experience.
Maybe too we grew up at a time of change and exploration,and it has become ingrained.
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