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First Songs

Michael Hurley
First Songs

A self-taught folk singer and guitarist, Michael Hurley plays music reflective of his upbringing in the rural backcountry of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Recorded when he was 22, First Songs was released in 1964 and is described by album producer and recording engineer Frederic Ramsey Jr. as "less frenetic, more in-looking, more expressive" than his early "rambling" days on the road. Hurley’s compositions from First Songs and other albums have been recorded by many contemporary artists including Espers, Vetiver, The Violent Femmes, and Cat Power. 12 tracks, 50 minutes, with liner notes which include Hurley's biography and song lyrics.

Track Listing

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Blue Mountain Michael Hurley 06:20
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You Get Down by the Pool Hall Clickety Clack - Sister Song Michael Hurley 03:35
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I Like My Wine Michael Hurley 02:26
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No, No, No, I Won't Come (Go) Down No More Michael Hurley 04:12
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The Tea Song Michael Hurley 07:28
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Just a Bum Michael Hurley 02:45
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Raven Rock - They Took Away the Diesel Michael Hurley 02:30
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Fat Mama Michael Hurley 04:06
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The Animal Song - If I Could Ramble Like a Hound Michael Hurley 04:44
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Captain Kidd Michael Hurley 02:16
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Intersoular Blues Michael Hurley 04:05
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The Werewolf Song Michael Hurley 05:42