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Pete Seeger Sings Lead Belly

Pete Seeger
Pete Seeger Sings Lead Belly Iconic folk singer Pete Seeger describes the music of Lead Belly as "some of the best songs we'll ever know." On this 11-track recording, Seeger pays tribute to the legendary blues musician and 12-string guitar virtuoso he also called a friend. Performed live with both exuberance and deference, the selections on this recording present a small fraction of Lead Belly's extensive repertoire but include greats such as "Goodnight Irene," "Midnight Special," and "Alabama Bound." Sleeve notes written by Seeger include a biography of Lead Belly and recount the origins of their friendship, and what it was that made Lead Belly the artist he was.

Track Listing

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Midnight Special Pete Seeger 03:37
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102
Stewball Pete Seeger 04:59
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103
Pick a Bale of Cotton Pete Seeger 01:45
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104
New York City Pete Seeger 02:08
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105
Ha Ha This A-Way Pete Seeger 04:10
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106
Bourgeois Blues Pete Seeger 02:49
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Bring Me a Little Water, Silvy Pete Seeger 05:39
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202
Alabama Bound Pete Seeger 02:24
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203
Boll Weevil Pete Seeger 03:22
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204
Black Girl (In the Pines) Pete Seeger 02:41
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Irene (Goodnight Irene) Pete Seeger 03:35