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Gordon Bok

Gordon Bok
Gordon Bok

On Because You Asked, Maine songwriter and song collector Gordon Bok presents some of the most requested songs from his repertoire. He is joined on several tracks by Carol Rohl, The January Men & Then Some, and others.

"These are some of the songs you have requested or asked me to record. You'll note the preponderance of chorus songs; I'm always proud that you and I are part of a singing tradition... local friends are filling in for you on this recording. Here you go, then, and thanks for asking." - Gordon Bok

"With more than 45 years honing his art, Gordon Bok remains one of folk music's greatest treasures. His voice pours over this newly recorded collection of 16 of the most requested selections from his repertoire like the finest of warm mead: deep, thick and rich. As you might expect, the recording mixes traditional songs with classic Bok originals and fantastic "borrowed" songs that are sweet fixtures in Gordon's songbag. The recording is beautifully and simply done, with just Bok and guitar, backed gently by a terrific chorus of voices that beckon the listener to join in on the infectious choruses." - Mark. D. Moss, Sing Out!, January, 2013

Track Listing

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Loni Gordon Bok 04:53
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Isle au Haut Lullaby Gordon Bok 03:10
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Broken Down Squatter Gordon Bok with Will Brown, Matt Szostak, Anne Dodson 05:22
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My Images Come Gordon Bok with Kat Logan, Jim Loney, Will Brown, Anne Dodson, David Dodson, Matt Szostak 03:13
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Willem Gordon Bok with Carol Rohl 01:59
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Changing Times Gordon Bok with Kat Logan, Jim Loney, Will Brown, Anne Dodson, David Dodson, Matt Szostak, Holly Torsey 04:22
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Easy and Slow Gordon Bok with Carol Rohl 04:11
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Go East Gordon Bok 04:28
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Jock Stewart Gordon Bok with Kat Logan, Jim Loney, Will Brown, Anne Dodson, David Dodson, Matt Szostak 02:47
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Old Fat Boat Gordon Bok with Anne Dodson 03:40
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A Song for Angela Gordon Bok 04:14
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Turning Toward the Morning Gordon Bok with The January Men and Then Some 04:28
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Luz de la Luna Gordon Bok with Carol Rohl 03:01
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If I Was a Dog Gordon Bok with Kat Logan, Jim Loney, Will Brown, Anne Dodson, David Dodson, Matt Szostak 03:03
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Walter's Garden Gordon Bok with Kat Logan, Jim Loney, Will Brown, Anne Dodson, David Dodson, Matt Szostak, Holly Torsey 04:54
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Jenny in the Roadstead Gordon Bok 03:35