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The Folkways Years, 1959-1961

Dave Van Ronk
The Folkways Years, 1959-1961
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Rough, gritty folk guitarist and singer, Van Ronk is one of the genre's most expressive musicians. These 20 tracks represent Van Ronk's best loved material and reveal his original synthesis of jazz and folk. Titles include Willie the Weeper, Come Back Baby, and Yas, Yas, Yas. Van Ronk's handpicked favorites from his Folkways LP's. Compiled and annotated by Kip Lornell and Dave Van Ronk. "...[H]is carefully crafted guitar accompaniments are varied, inventive, and often surprisingly delicate. The reasons for Van Ronk's impact remain loud and clear." — Sing Out

Track Listing

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Duncan and Brady Dave Van Ronk 3:04
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Hesitation Blues Dave Van Ronk 2:35
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In the Pines Dave Van Ronk 3:08
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Willie the Weaper Dave Van Ronk 2:50
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Oh, What a Beautiful City (Twelve Gates to the City) Dave Van Ronk 3:16
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River Come Down Dave Van Ronk 3:46
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Careless Love Dave Van Ronk 2:59
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Betty and Dupree Dave Van Ronk 3:37
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Bed Bug Blues Dave Van Ronk 2:47
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Leave Her Johnny, Leave Her Dave Van Ronk 1:30
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Yas, Yas, Yas Dave Van Ronk 2:08
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Please See That My Grave is Kept Clean Dave Van Ronk 2:58
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113
Winin' Boy Dave Van Ronk 2:39
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114
Just a Closer Walk with Thee Dave Van Ronk 3:03
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115
Gambler's Blues Dave Van Ronk 2:45
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Spike Driver's Moan Dave Van Ronk 3:15
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Georgie on the IRT Dave Van Ronk 3:31
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Come Back Baby Dave Van Ronk 3:54
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Black Mountain Blues Dave Van Ronk 4:02
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My Baby's So Sweet Dave Van Ronk 2:32

Album Info

Catalog Number

SFW40041

Year(s) Released

1991

Recording Date(s)

1959, 1961

Label/Collection

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

Genre(s)

American Folk; Blues

Country(s)

United States

Culture Group(s)

Anglo-American

Instrument(s)

Guitar; Vocals

Language(s)

English

Credit(s)

Dave Van Ronk - Artist, Producer, Compiler
 Kip Lornell - Producer, Compiler
 Moses Asch - Recorder
 David Gahr - Photographer (Cover)
 Carol Hardy - Designer
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