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Ballads of Sacco and Vanzetti

Woody Guthrie
Ballads of Sacco and Vanzetti Woody Guthrie was one of the twentieth century's greatest poets and songwriters, and his songs about Sacco and Vanzetti include some of his best songs. The murder trial of Sacco and Vanzetti was one of this century's most controversial. Sacco and Vanzetti's story was dramatic; their front-page trial was filled with dubious procedures; and the years of appeals and their eventual execution led to protests around the world. These songs, written and recorded nearly twenty years later, have been carefully remastered from the original acetate discs and are presented with a previously unpublished letter by Guthrie to the judge in the case. Produced by Moses Asch. Reissue compiled by Anthony Seeger and Jeff Place.

Track Listing

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The Flood and the Storm Woody Guthrie 03:38
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Two Good Men (Sacco and Vanzetti) Woody Guthrie 03:47
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I Just Want to Sing Your Name Woody Guthrie 02:39
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Red Wine Woody Guthrie 03:57
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Suassos Lane Woody Guthrie 03:29
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You Souls of Boston Woody Guthrie 04:14
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Old Judge Thayer Woody Guthrie 04:16
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Vanzetti's Rock Woody Guthrie 03:30
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Vanzetti's Letter Woody Guthrie 07:50
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Root Hog and Die Woody Guthrie 03:39
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We Welcome to Heaven Woody Guthrie 03:48
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Sacco's Letter to His Son Pete Seeger 03:21