The Weavers Classics

The Weavers Classics

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As much as a single disc overview can, these 16 tracks present some of the Weavers' best, if not always best known, performances: "This Land Is Your Land," "Empty Pocket Blues," and "Greenland Whale Fisheries." Like the traditional sources from whom they learned, the quartet's robust, belting harmonies can take some getting used to. But there's no denying the passion and enthusiasm behind their versions of these timeless folk songs. Many a folk musician today, could learn from the honesty and drive they gave to every line. --Roy Francis Kasten

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Pure Folk, beauty and pain

The Weavers Classics
The Weavers
Manufacturer: Vanguard Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000EG4
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

This Land Is Your Land
Aunt Rhodie
Aweigh, Santy Ano
Wild Goose Grasses
Erie Canal
Eres Alta
Tina
Old Riley
Almost Done
You Old Fool
Bury Me
Every Night
Gotta Travel On
Empty Pocket Blues
Greenland Whale Fisheries
Howard's Dead And Gone

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As much as a single disc overview can, these 16 tracks present some of the Weavers' best, if not always best known, performances: "This Land Is Your Land," "Empty Pocket Blues," and "Greenland Whale Fisheries." Like the traditional sources from whom they learned, the quartet's robust, belting harmonies can take some getting used to. But there's no denying the passion and enthusiasm behind their versions of these timeless folk songs. Many a folk musician today, could learn from the honesty and drive they gave to every line. --Roy Francis Kasten

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Pure Folk, beauty and pain.......2000-09-01

This is my favorite folk music collection because the vocals are beautiful, the songs are varied and the selections show the amazing emotional depth of the Weavers. Included on the album are covers of classic folk songs (for example, "This Land Is Your Land") as well as several originals. Pete Seeger, the most famous member of the Weavers, contributes "Empty Pocket Blues" and "Greenland Whale Fisheries". The songs "Aunt Rhodie", "Wild Goose Grasses", and "Gotta Travel On" all feature wonderful four part vocals and very effectively convey the emotions of human suffering, loss, and hardships while also reminding the listener of the delicate beauty of life. Instead of allowing their gorgeous vocals to dominate their music, they let the lyrics speak for themselves. Compare this music to that of Peter, Paul and Mary and you will find the depth and honesty of the Weavers makes them the far more important group. The Vanguard record label is one which I would reccomend for anyone who wants to hear honest folk music recorded at a time when music was still insightful and meaningful rather than spiteful and commercial.

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There was once music of social conscience....
Thank you, Fred Hellerman, for a fine collection of rarities
a terrific collection

Kisses Sweeter Than Wine
The Weavers
Manufacturer: Omega Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000239X
Release Date: 1994-01-04

Tracks:

Quilting Bee
Burgundian Carol
Benoni
Wimoweh
Bay Of Mexico
Wreck Of The 'John B'
Die Gedanken Sind Frei
Si Me Quieres Escribir
My True Love
Suliram
Around The World
A Few Words About Travel
Rock Island line
Things About Coming My Way
I Don't Want To Get Adjusted
On Top Of Old Smokey
Go Down, You Little Red Rising Sun
Old Riley
Almost Done (On A Monday)
Silvie
Goodnight Irene

Tracks:

When The Saints Go Marching In
Foolish Frog
I Love Little Pussy
Go Where I Send Thee
Two Shape Note Hymns
Two Brothers
Mrs. McGrath
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine
Just A Gigolo
Boll Weevil
Brother Can You Spare A Dime?
This Land Is Your Land
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Star Carol
The Seven Blessings Of Mary
Shalom Chaverim
A U.N. Prayer (On 'Jesu' Melody
We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Customer Reviews:

There was once music of social conscience...........2002-03-12

The importance of the Weavers as voices of conscience and social justice can not be underestimated. Old School folk artists, such as Woody Guthrie and The Weavers, were the nations conscience at a time when being a dissenter made you an enemy of the state. Still, they continued and struggled and made great recordings such as this. There sound is still infections.

Thank you, Fred Hellerman, for a fine collection of rarities.......2001-10-25

The Weavers' sturdy baritone, Fred Hellerman, compiled this impressive collection taken from the folk foursome's "Town Hall concerts" of 1950-51. Unlike the group's performances at larger venues like Carnegie Hall, the Town Hall renditions are more intimate and informal. Members of the group take turns introducing the songs, and the repertoire is sometimes familiar (including many of their record hits), sometimes surprising ("Benoni" is an overlooked gem taken from an African melody), and sometimes amusing (Lee Hays hauls off and sings "Just a Gigolo," of all things, as the house band playfully follows him). Several songs are unique to this collection, including some Christmas carols from around the world. Thanks to clever editing by Hellerman, the listener can easily imagine (or remember) hearing The Weavers in person. A treat for Weavers admirers.

a terrific collection.......1999-02-10

my first experience of an entire CD of Weaver's songs - it is terrific. Particularly of note is the recording of Die Gedunken Zind Frie (My Thoughts are Free) that epitomizes the Weavers and their art in the midst of Blacklisting. I'm now an official lover though I am familar with most all of their song. A very good exposure to the breadth of their repertoire while still entertaining one with the classics such as Wimoweh and Kisses Sweeter than Wine!

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Baby Boomer Classics: Folk Sixties
The Kingston Trio , The Highwaymen , The New Christy Minstrels , The Weavers , Rooftop Singers , The Village Stompers , Trini Lopez , The Serendipity Singers , Joan Baez , and We Five
Manufacturer: Jci
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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