The Pete Seeger Sampler

by Pete Seeger

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  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 1955
  • Label: Folkways
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 30:13
  • Community rating: 3.41/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Gathering diverse facets of a pivotal American career, this acoustic survey connects labor anthems with traditional balladry. The sparse instrumentation foregrounds earnest vocal deliveries designed to encourage audience participation and social awareness. The compilation acts as an essential primer for the burgeoning mid-century urban folk revival.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk

Tracklist

  1. Johnny Comes Down to Hilo (1:00)
  2. Puttin' on the Style (2:48)
  3. Deep Blue Sea (2:15)
  4. Spanish Folk Song (Happy Birthday) (2:36)
  5. Delia's Gone (1:39)
  6. Dig My Grave (2:23)
  7. Italian Christmas Song (2:50)
  8. Hoe Down / I'm on My Way / Hey Li-Lee, Li-Lee-Lo (7:20)
  9. Lullaby / Beans, Bacon and Gravy / Indonesian Lullaby / Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho (7:18)

Credits

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