March 9, 2008

Music of the people, by the people, for the people

I've been checking out the old folkies of late thanks to the release of the Best of Hootenanny DVDs, so you get to share in the joy and pain...

First, with the trailer describing the series...


Then, The New Christy Minstrels - pay special sttention to the racism at about 2:15...


The Kingston Trio tells the tale of Charlie on "The MTA"


Bob Dylan doing one of his most moving songs, "The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carrol"...


And Dylan in his early days of doing folk covers...


Pete Seeger with "Guantanamara"...


And a bit too polished up, the Weavers sing "Goodnight, Irene"


"Eat at Joe's" from A Mighty Wind...


Peter, Paul, and Mary...


Phil Ochs - "I Ain't Marching Any More"

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