At the Gate of Horn

by Odetta

At the Gate of Horn cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: October 1957
  • Label: Tradition
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.97/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded following a legendary residency at the famous Chicago folk club, this incredibly powerful release showcases the vocalist's towering, operatic contralto and aggressive acoustic guitar strumming. The eclectic repertoire seamlessly weaves traditional prison songs, spirituals, and work chants into a deeply resonant tapestry of African American history. The artist's profound emotional intensity served as a massive, foundational inspiration for the impending 1960s folk revival.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, christian, acoustic, female-vocals, traditional, bluesy, spirituality, folk, vocal, storytelling

Tracklist

  1. He's Got The Whole World In His Hand
  2. Sail Away Ladies, Sail Away
  3. The Gallows Pole
  4. Lowlands
  5. The Fox
  6. Maybe She Go
  7. The Lass From The Low Countree
  8. Timber
  9. Deep River
  10. Chilly Winds
  11. Green Sleeves
  12. Devilish Mary
  13. All The Pretty Little Horses
  14. The Midnight Special
  15. Take This Hammer

Credits

  • Odetta - primary artist
  • Patrick Clancy - edited by
  • Mary Kathryn Delaplain - written-by
  • John Jacob Niles - written-by
  • Sam Gary - written-by
  • Huddie Ledbetter - written-by

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