The Folkways Years, 1959-1961

Dave Van Ronk SFW40041

Rough, gritty folk guitarist and singer, Van Ronk is one of the genre's most expressive musicians. These 20 tracks represent Van Ronk's best loved material and reveal his original synthesis of jazz and folk. Titles include Willie the Weeper, Come Back Baby, and Yas, Yas, Yas. Van Ronk's handpicked favorites from his Folkways LP's. Compiled and annotated by Kip Lornell and Dave Van Ronk. "...[H]is carefully crafted guitar accompaniments are varied, inventive, and often surprisingly delicate. The reasons for Van Ronk's impact remain loud and clear." — Sing Out
Country(s) United States
Culture Group(s) Anglo-American
Keyword(s) Blues; Folksong revival; Gospel music; Sea songs
Instrument(s) Guitar
Language(s) English
Year of Recording 1991
Record Label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Artist Dave Van Ronk ; Produced by Dave Van Ronk ; Produced by Kip Lornell ; Recorded by Moses Asch ; Cover photo by David Gahr ; Compiled by Kip Lornell ; Design by Carol Hardy ; Compiled by Dave Van Ronk