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