Poor Boy

Woody Guthrie (1912–1967) was perhaps the most important folk musician of the twentieth century, inspiring a generation of singers and musicians such as Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, and many more. Guthrie sang about many topics, but he was particularly known for being a voice of the poor and downtrodden, and the recordings on Poor Boy showcase this side of his work. The recordings were made in the mid-1940s and were originally released under the name Bed on the Floor.

Six tracks feature additional singing by Cisco Houston (1918–1961), and two feature harmonica accompaniment by Sonny Terry (1911–1986).

The liner notes feature an excerpt from Born to Win, Guthrie’s book of drawings, letters, lyrics, and stories.

Track Listing

101	Baltimore to Washington	Woody Guthrie	02:58
102	Little Black Train	Woody Guthrie	02:30
103	Who's Gonna Shoe Your Pretty Little Feet	Woody Guthrie	02:29
104	Slip Knot	Woody Guthrie	02:34
105	Poor Boy	Woody Guthrie	02:25
106	Mean Talking Blues	Woody Guthrie	03:27
107	Stepstone	Woody Guthrie	02:57
201	Bed on the Floor	Woody Guthrie	02:27
202	Little Darling	Woody Guthrie	02:13
203	Miner's Song	Woody Guthrie	02:14
204	Train Blues	Woody Guthrie	03:19
205	Danville Girl #2	Woody Guthrie	03:23
206	I Ride an Old Paint	Woody Guthrie	03:04