Pete Seeger Sings Leadbelly

Iconic folk singer Pete Seeger describes the music of Lead Belly as "some of the best songs we'll ever know." On this 11-track recording, Seeger pays tribute to the legendary blues musician and 12-string guitar virtuoso he also called a friend. Performed live with both exuberance and deference, the selections on this recording present a small fraction of Lead Belly's extensive repertoire but include greats such as "Goodnight Irene," "Midnight Special," and "Alabama Bound." Sleeve notes written by Seeger include a biography of Lead Belly and recount the origins of their friendship, and what it was that made Lead Belly the artist he was.

Track Listing

101	Midnight Special	Pete Seeger	03:37
102	Stewball	Pete Seeger	04:59
103	Pick a Bale of Cotton	Pete Seeger	01:45
104	New York City	Pete Seeger	02:08
105	Ha Ha This A-Way	Pete Seeger	04:10
106	Bourgeois Blues	Pete Seeger	02:49
201	Bring Me a Little Water, Silvy	Pete Seeger	05:39
202	Alabama Bound	Pete Seeger	02:24
203	Boll Weevil	Pete Seeger	03:22
204	Black Girl (In the Pines)	Pete Seeger	02:41
205	Irene (Goodnight Irene)	Pete Seeger	03:35