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; Vocals
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

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101	Duncan and Brady	Dave Van Ronk	3:04
102	Hesitation Blues	Dave Van Ronk	2:35
103	In the Pines	Dave Van Ronk	3:08
104	Willie the Weaper	Dave Van Ronk	2:50
105	Oh, What a Beautiful City (Twelve Gates to the City)	Dave Van Ronk	3:16
106	River Come Down	Dave Van Ronk	3:46
107	Careless Love	Dave Van Ronk	2:59
108	Betty and Dupree	Dave Van Ronk	3:37
109	Bed Bug Blues	Dave Van Ronk	2:47
110	Leave Her Johnny, Leave Her	Dave Van Ronk	1:30
111	Yas, Yas, Yas	Dave Van Ronk	2:08
112	Please See That My Grave is Kept Clean	Dave Van Ronk	2:58
113	Winin' Boy	Dave Van Ronk	2:39
114	Just a Closer Walk with Thee	Dave Van Ronk	3:03
115	Gambler's Blues	Dave Van Ronk	2:45
116	Spike Driver's Moan	Dave Van Ronk	3:15
117	Georgie on the IRT	Dave Van Ronk	3:31
118	Come Back Baby	Dave Van Ronk	3:54
119	Black Mountain Blues	Dave Van Ronk	4:02
120	My Baby's So Sweet	Dave Van Ronk	2:32

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