Ear to the Ground

Malvina Reynolds, the well-known songwriter and activist for social justice and the environment, performs some of her most famous songs in this compilation of studio and live recordings from the 1960s and 1970s. Reflecting the cultural and political turmoil of the day, her powerful, sometimes somber, sometimes lighthearted songs address issues still pertinent today: environmental deterioration, women's rights, workers' rights, social justice, and the homogenization of culture. Extensive notes written by musician friend Rosalie Sorrels. Instrumentation ranges from acoustic guitar to richly orchestrated pieces with bass, drums, piano, harmonica, organ, cello, violin, steel guitar, and harp. 62 minutes. 32-page booklet.

Track Listing

101	It Isn't Nice	Malvina Reynolds	02:23
102	On the Rim of the World	Malvina Reynolds	03:25
103	What Have They Done to the Rain?	Malvina Reynolds	02:18
104	Look on the Sunnyside	Malvina Reynolds	02:49
105	The World's Gone Beautiful	Malvina Reynolds	02:55
106	Little Boxes Intro	Malvina Reynolds	00:54
107	Little Boxes	Malvina Reynolds	02:11
108	Little Red Hen	Malvina Reynolds	02:12
109	Dialectic	Malvina Reynolds	01:36
110	Bury Me in My Overalls	Malvina Reynolds	02:53
111	There's a Bottom Below	Malvina Reynolds	03:05
112	The Little Mouse	Malvina Reynolds	03:18
113	Rosie Jane	Malvina Reynolds	03:13
114	The Money Crop	Malvina Reynolds	01:31
115	Magic Penny	Malvina Reynolds	02:01
116	The Albatross	Malvina Reynolds	03:46
117	Skagit Valley Forever	Malvina Reynolds	03:30
118	The Judge Said (Intro)	Malvina Reynolds	00:53
119	The Judge Said	Malvina Reynolds	02:46
120	Mario's Duck	Malvina Reynolds	05:47
121	Carolina Cotton Mill Song	Malvina Reynolds	03:42
122	Boraxo	Malvina Reynolds	02:50
123	This World	Malvina Reynolds	02:01