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1	A Tribute to Woody Guthrie (1972) more music like this by Various Artists add to wishlist CBS's Tribute to Woody Guthrie features loving interpretations of the folk singer's works from artists like Will Geer, Earl Robinson, and Robert Ryan. Judy Collins performs "Union Man," "Deportee," and "Roll on Columbia," while Bob Dylan interprets "I Ain't Got No Home" and "Dear Mrs. Roosevelt." Joan Baez's "Hobo's Lullaby," Tom Paxton's ... see all copies from $9.99! new only from $12.44!
2	Odetta Sings Dylan (1965) more music like this by Odetta add to wishlist From 1965, Odetta Sings Dylan was one of the first albums entirely devoted to Bob Dylan interpretations, and one of the best. In part that's because the concept was still actually fresh then; in fact, other than an obscure 1964 album by Linda Mason, it was the very first album of Dylan covers. And in part it was because, unlike most of the artists ... see all copies from $10.99! new only from $10.99!
3	Where Have All the Flowers Gone: The Songs of Pete Seeger (1998) more music like this by Various Artists add to wishlist After listening to this multi-artist two-CD celebration of Pete Seeger's songs, you'll be delighted to read in the liner notes that it's "just the beginning of at least four volumes." Producer Jim Musselman calls the package a "labor of love," and that's clearly what it was. Musselman did a terrific job of choosing the songs from Seeger's vast ... see all copies from $13.60! new only from $19.50!
4	Absolutely the Best (2000) more music like this by Odetta add to wishlist Absolutely the Best is a series title for mid-priced compilations released by Fuel 2000, but it sets a standard that the Odetta entry is unable to meet, even though the material the album contains is valuable. It would be difficult to assemble a true Odetta best-of, because the folksinger's recordings, which, paralleling the folk boom, were ... see all copies from $10.08! new only from $10.08!
5	Gonna Let It Shine: A Concert for the Holidays (2005) more music like this by Odetta add to wishlist Recorded live at Fordham University in New York City for a public radio broadcast, this spotlights the spirituals in Odetta's repertoire, including such standards as "Down by the Riverside," "Midnight Special," and "This Little Light of Mine." Other songs are more specifically related to the Christian religion, such as "Virgin Mary Had One Son," ... see all copies from $2.84! new only from $14.22!
6	One Grain of Sand (1963) more music like this by Odetta add to wishlist see all copies from $9.91! new only from $9.91!
7	The Tin Angel (1954) more music like this by Odetta add to wishlist Although the 1993 CD version of this album is credited to Odetta and titled The Tin Angel, it's actually a reissue of a Fantasy LP credited to Odetta & Larry, which bore the slightly different title The Tin Angel Presents Odetta & Larry. That original LP had 13 tracks recorded in 1953 and 1954, some of them live at the Tin Angel club in San ... see all copies from $9.14! new only from $9.14!
8	Odetta and the Blues (1962) more music like this by Odetta add to wishlist Odetta earned her rep singing traditional folk in the mid-'50s before the American folk revival got underway with the Kingston Trio and "Tom Dooley" in 1958. Unlike many of her contemporaries, however, she had a habit of going her own way from time to time. One of Odetta's most interesting deviations from straight folk, and one that caused a bit ... see all copies from $9.14! new only from $9.14!
9	At Town Hall (1962) more music like this by Odetta add to wishlist This is similar to a prior concert album that Odetta made for Vanguard in the early '60s, At Carnegie Hall; both sets even have the same accompanist (Bill Lee, on bass). The repertoire is entirely different on each, however. At Town Hall has somewhat lesser-known tunes than the ones on Carnegie Hall, although "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands ... see all copies from $9.91! new only from $9.91!
10	Vanguard Collector's Edition (1997) more music like this by Various Artists add to wishlist This four-CD set isn't quite as comprehensive as it might have been. All of the major bases are covered, from Paul Robeson, the Weavers, and Count Basie to Alison Brown and John McEuen, and even Circus Maximus ("Oops -- I Can Dance") is here, with cuts by the Frost ("Sweet Lady Love") and the Third Power ("Gettin' Together"). But there's no Sandy ... see all copies from $10.05! new only from $30.00!
11	Blues Everywhere I Go (1999) more music like this by Odetta add to wishlist This is Odetta's first studio release in over a decade, but time doesn't appear to have affected her interpretive skills or the range and quality of her voice, which remains one of the most remarkable instruments in American folk and blues music to date. The 15 tracks on Blues Everywhere I Go tell what Odetta calls "the other side" of the African ... see all copies from $7.68! new only from $14.78!
12	At the Gate of Horn (1957) more music like this by Odetta add to wishlist Recorded in 1957, At the Gate of Horn is Odetta's sophomore effort and the first showcase of her extraordinary ability to interpret the American folk song. Her debut, Sings Ballads and Blues, wasn't a bad album, but it lacked the depth and fullness of the latter work. One notable difference, and a clue that Odetta wouldn't always toe the company ... see all copies from $7.30! new only from $10.08!
13	The Best of the Vanguard Years (1999) more music like this by Odetta add to wishlist Odetta began recording in the mid-'50s but her best known work (and easiest to find) is from her early-'60s stay with Vanguard Records, the period that this introductory compilation is drawn from, and these clear, uncluttered and focused tracks make a fine introduction to this dedicated singer. Odetta, like so many other great American singers, ... see all copies from $10.49! new only from $14.58!
14	Vanguard Visionaries (2007) more music like this by Odetta add to wishlist According to a sticker that adorns this CD, "Odetta's influence can be heard in artists like Janis Joplin, Indigo Girls and Joss Stone." While there's no doubt that there's a kernel of truth in that statement, especially as far as Joplin and the Indigo Girls are concerned, it's hard to imagine what the average fan of Stone would make of this ... see all copies from $9.91! new only from $9.91!
15	Strike a Deep Chord: Blues Guitars for the Homeless (1992) more music like this by Various Artists add to wishlist Strike a Deep Chord: Blues Guitars for the Homeless benefits the homeless not only through donation of its profits, but also by shedding light on their everyday struggles, whether by singing from their perspective or commenting on the problem in the third person (usually the former). The music ranges from New Orleans swamp blues to raucous ... see all copies from $6.99! new only from $6.99!
16	Giants of the Folk Tradition, Vol. 1 (1998) more music like this by Various Artists add to wishlist Giants of the Folk Tradition is a budget box set that includes complete albums by Leadbelly (In the Shadow of the Gallows Pole), Woody Guthrie (Early Masters), and Odetta (At the Gate of Horn), all of which have been released in single-disc versions by Tradition Records. The three albums actually work kind of well together, and it is interesting ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $8.00!
17	At the Gate of Horn [Rykodisc] (1997) more music like this by Odetta add to wishlist Recorded in 1957, At the Gate of Horn is Odetta's sophomore effort and the first showcase of her extraordinary ability to interpret the American folk song. Her debut, Sings Ballads and Blues, wasn't a bad album, but it lacked the depth and fullness of the latter work. One notable difference, and a clue that Odetta wouldn't always toe the company ... see all copies from $7.25! new only from $7.25!
18	The Tradition Masters (2002) more music like this by Odetta add to wishlist While Odetta is usually lumped in with other revival artists, she actually began performing in the late '40s and had recorded her first album by 1956, a couple of years before the folk boom started. Her stripped-down style and powerful vocals also differed markedly from many revival practitioners, reminding one more of Leadbelly than Joan Baez. ... see all copies from $13.25! new only from $13.25!
19	Livin' with the Blues (2000) more music like this by Odetta add to wishlist If any female vocalist should be compared to Leadbelly, it's Odetta. Like Leadbelly, Odetta has long had one foot in folk and the other in the blues. The singer did some of her most compelling work for Vanguard in the '60s, and her Vanguard output is the focus of Livin' With The Blues. Released in 2000, this collection focuses on Odetta's Vanguard ... see all copies from $14.58! new only from $14.58!
20	The Best of Odetta (1967) more music like this by Odetta add to wishlist The title The Best of Odetta sets a standard that the contents of this disc are unable to meet, even though the material is valuable. It would be difficult to assemble a true Odetta best-of, because the folksinger's recordings are extensive and have covered the labels Fantasy (1954-1955), Tradition (1956-1957), Vanguard (1959-1962 with releases ... see all copies from $2.90! new only from $2.90!
21	Folk Hits (1998) more music like this by Various Artists add to wishlist A vibrant sampler of tracks and artists from the late-'60s Vanguard Records catalog, Folk Hits includes Ian & Sylvia's fine rendition of Gordon Lightfoot's "Early Morning Rain," Phil Ochs delivering one of his finest songs, "There But for Fortune," Eric Andersen's ornate and poetic "Violets of Dawn," an elegant version by Pete Seeger of his "Where ... see all copies from $9.95! new only from $9.95!
22	Looking for a Home (2001) more music like this by Odetta add to wishlist Harry Belafonte once wrote of blues singer Odetta: "Few possess the fine understanding of a song's meaning which transforms it from a melody into a dramatic experience." Pete Seeger heard this collection and declared, "I've been waiting for this album for 50 years!" In continuing her tribute to the classics, Odetta turns her legendary vocal ... see all copies from $4.98! new only from $13.80!
23	Sings Ballads and Blues (1956) more music like this by Odetta add to wishlist Odetta's debut album was a strong, confident effort featuring just her and her guitar on 16 tracks, most of which were traditional in origin. In its day, it was quite an influential recording; Bob Dylan, in fact, once cited this record in particular as the one that made him decide to trade in his electric guitar and amplifier for an acoustic ... see all copies from $7.88! new only from $7.88!
24	This Land Is Your Land: Songs of Freedom (2002) more music like this by Various Artists add to wishlist Although this is a fairly good compilation of songs, mostly well-known, from the 1950s and (mostly) 1960s folk revival, the common threads between the tunes are vaguer than what the title might portend. Indeed, some of these 16 tracks are specific songs of freedom and struggle: Cisco Houston's "This Land Is Your Land," the Weavers' "If I Had a ... see all copies from $6.94! new only from $6.94!
25	American Folk Pioneer (2003) more music like this by Odetta add to wishlist American Folk Music Pioneer is actually Odetta's To Ella album, a live appearance recorded at the Kerrville Folk Festival in the late '90s and highlighted by an impressive half-hour suite of nine folk songs strung together under the title "Ancestors." ~ Steve Leggett, All Music Guide see all copies from $6.46! new only from $6.46!

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