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Songs with Guy Carawan

Guy Carawan
Songs with Guy Carawan

Inspired by the urban folk song revival in late-1940s Los Angeles, Guy Carawan began listening to field recordings of folk songs in the Library of Congress. With his developing interest in world folk music, he also traveled to China, Russia, and Europe. In 1958 he released this diverse collection of folk songs. Liner notes include an account by Carawan of his musical and personal journey, along with song lyrics and a history of each track. The result provides insight into the life of a man whose virtues have brought him credit both as a civil rights activist and a musician.

Track Listing

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Old Blue Guy Carawan 03:05
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Cripple Creek Guy Carawan 02:21
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103
Whoa Buck! Guy Carawan 02:58
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104
Three Little Pigs Guy Carawan 01:12
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105
Boll Weevil Guy Carawan 02:33
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106
Brazos Guy Carawan 02:54
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107
Buffalo Gals Guy Carawan 01:46
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108
Virgin Mary Guy Carawan 02:38
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109
Sinner Man Guy Carawan 01:53
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The Water is Wide Guy Carawan 03:21
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202
Sourwood Mountain Guy Carawan 01:50
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203
Weary Blues Guy Carawan 02:14
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204
The Little Black Flies Guy Carawan 03:33
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This is the Way I Feel Guy Carawan 03:10
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Hava Na Gila - Hava Na Geela - Hava Nagila Guy Carawan 02:00
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Chinese Flute Guy Carawan 00:49
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Katusha Guy Carawan 01:38
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Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream Guy Carawan 02:20