Odetta
Essential Recordings

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Release date: 01/Jun/2018

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#61 in Folk In General
#56 in World Music

Style:

Folk In General

Product No.:

2098217873

Details / Tracklist:

Disc 01

01. "Santy anno"

02. "If I had a ribbon bow"

03. "Muleskinner blues"

04. "Another man done gone"

05. "Shame and scandal"

06. "Jack O'Diamonds"

07. "Joshua"

08. "'Buked and scorned"

09. "Glory, glory"

10. "Alabama bound"

11. "Been in the pen"
Spiritual trilogy (Medley)
Oh freedom
Come and go with me

12. "I'm on my way"

13. "He's got the whole world in his hands"

14. "Sail away, ladies, sail away"

15. "The gallows pole"

16. "The fox"

17. "Maybe she go"

18. "The lass from the low countree"

19. "Timber"

20. "Deep river"

Disc 02

01. "If I had a hammer (Live)"

02. "John Riley (Live)"

03. "John Henry (Live)"

04. "Hold on (Live)"

05. "Sometimes I feel like a motherless child (Live)"

06. "Chilly winds"

07. "All the pretty little horses"

08. "The midnight special"

09. "Take this hammer"

10. "Poor little Jesus"

11. "Motherless children"

12. "I know where I'm going"

13. "Down on me"

14. "I've been driving on bald mountain / Water boy"

15. "Saro Jane"

16. "No more cane on the brazos"

17. "Battle hymn of the republic"

18. "This land"

19. "Going home"

20. "Pastures of plenty"

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Description:

**Odetta** was known as â??The Voice of the Civil Rights Movementâ??, and Martin Luther King Jr. himself pronounced her â??The Queen Of American Folk Musicâ??. Here we provide 40 magisterial performances from the woman who was an influence on *Bob Dylan*, *Joan Baez** and whole host of folk musicians and singers that followed. -

"Essential Recordings" is a comprehensive CD collection by the legendary folk and blues singer Odetta, released by Primo. This compilation brings together some of her most influential tracks, showcasing her powerful voice and unique interpretations that have inspired generations of musicians. Odetta, often referred to as "The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement," played a pivotal role in popularizing American folk music during the 1950s and 1960s. Her renditions of traditional songs like "Midnight Special," "Cotton Fields," and "This Little Light of Mine" are included here, reflecting both her deep roots in African-American spirituals and her commitment to social justice through music. The manufacturer Primo is renowned for curating high-quality collections that celebrate iconic artists across genres, making this release an essential addition for any serious music lover or collector.

Manufacturer No.:

PRMCD6238

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