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1	The Wayfaring Stranger [Jasmine] (2005) more music like this by Burl Ives This collection gathers over 100 Burl Ives recordings on four discs, featuring multiple versions of his signature tune, "Wayfaring Stranger," which was a smoothing out of an 1830s religious folk tune, and several turns on his 1947 hit with the Andrews Sisters, "Blue Tail Fly," including studio, live, and radio takes. Nothing here is startling or ... see all copies from $6.24! new only from $10.00!
2	Greatest Hits (1957) more music like this by The Weavers This is an excellent double-disc compilation of this group's more directly folk-related work from the mid 50s to the mid 60s. Note, however, that these are not the original Weavers recordings of their hits. William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide see all copies from $7.80! new only from $14.22!
3	The Reunion at Carnegie Hall, 1963, Pt. 2 (1963) more music like this by The Weavers "So this is the final Weavers record," writes Vanguard Records head Maynard Solomon in his liner notes to the second album (mostly) culled from the group's May 2-3, 1963, stand at Carnegie Hall, performances at which Ronnie Gilbert, Lee Hays, and Fred Hellerman were joined by all four occupants of the tenor position: original member Pete Seeger; ... see all copies from $9.27! new only from $11.25!
4	Oh, What a Mighty Time (1975) more music like this by The New Riders of the Purple Sage see all copies from $14.46! new only from $14.46!
5	Folk Songs for Young People (1959) more music like this by Pete Seeger Pete Seeger recorded a number of children's albums in his early solo career, some of which suffered from overt cuteness or too-elementary presentation. Perhaps this was consciously aimed at somewhat older kids, but those problems aren't a factor on this straightforward collection. The instrumentation (just Seeger and banjo) and recording ... see all copies from $9.99! new only from $10.70!
6	The Essential Harry Belafonte (2005) more music like this by Harry Belafonte Harry Belafonte's influence on pop music is much more far reaching then many realize, as he was one of the first performers to bring worldbeat rhythms to the U.S. charts in the postwar era. Born in Harlem, but spending a good part of his childhood in his mother's native Jamaica, Belafonte grew up straddling cultures and musical styles, and ... see all copies from $22.14! new only from $22.14!
7	The Essential Gene Autry (2005) more music like this by Gene Autry This double-CD Gene Autry compilation, though impressive on a sonic level, and reasonably full, isn't quite perfect. Oh, it covers all of the basics and even gives some play to aspects of Autry such as his blues singing, represented by "Dallas County Jail Blues" and "T.B. Blues," that usually isn't familiar to listeners whose knowledge is limited ... see all copies from $6.00! new only from $6.00!
8	The Singing Wayfarer (2007) more music like this by Burl Ives see all copies from $10.54! new only from $10.54!
9	Too Young: Hits of the '50s (2005) more music like this by Various Artists see all copies from $9.61! new only from $9.61!
10	Greatest Hits (1996) more music like this by Burl Ives Gen X-ers will instantly recognize Burl Ives's voice from his appearance as a fat snowman in the animated TV classic Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. But more mature listeners should remember that Ives was a key figure in the folk explosion of the '50s. His pop handling of traditional tunes brought him great success, and this CD collects some of ... see all copies from $8.74! new only from $15.00!
11	Sings Folk Song Favorites (1961) more music like this by Connie Francis Folk songs provided an easy album formula in the '60s with the popularity of commercial folk music, and everyone from Kate Smith to Chubby Checker cut ersatz folk albums -- all it took was a vocalist and a platter's worth of folk or folk-like songs arranged for maximum pop appeal. Connie Francis was one of the most versatile pop singers of her ... see all copies from $8.74!
12 view cover	The Best of the Decca Years (1996) more music like this by The Weavers The Best of the Decca Years is a thorough overview of the Weavers' peak hit-making years, containing all of their biggest '50s hit, including the chart-topping single "Goodnight Irene." Many of these recordings boast light orchestra and choral arrangements, which mean they may sound fairly dated to contemporary listeners, yet these were ... see all copies from $4.99!
13 view cover	Best of the Weavers [Vanguard] (1997) more music like this by The Weavers Vanguard's Best of the Weavers is a solid, if brief, collection featuring many of the group's best-known songs -- "Goodnight Irene," "This Land Is Your Land, " "On Top of Old Smoky, " "Michael Row Your Boat Ashore, " "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine" -- thereby offering a serviceable, affordable introduction to the groundbreaking folk group. Stephen ... see all copies from $7.16! new only from $7.16!
14 view cover	Best of the Vanguard Years (2001) more music like this by The Weavers The Weavers' stint at Vanguard, it should be noted, took place after they had their big pop hits in the early 1950s. That might be construed as either an advantage or disadvantage, depending on your perspective. These are not the biggest-selling original versions of the staples of their repertoire, but they also feature only the group and their ... see all copies from $14.22! new only from $14.22!
15 view cover	Beautiful Dreamer (2000) more music like this by Robin Spielberg This album grew out of pianist Robin Spielberg's experience giving birth to her daughter Valerie. The baby was born prematurely andSpielberg was convinced that playing the piano during her pregnancy and by her incubator were major factors in contributing to the eventual well-being of her baby. The other event emanating from this birth experience ... see all copies from $5.93! new only from $14.24!
16 view cover	Drew's Famous 100 Greatest Kids Songs (2003) by Various Artists see all copies from $5.69!
17 view cover	3 Originals (2001) more music like this by Harry Belafonte Curiously, given the title of this repackaging of three European Harry Belafonte CDs, none of them is precisely an "original" release. And, in fact, they cover material from four, not three LPs, plus a couple of other stray tracks. But such qualifications are only to suggest that 3 Originals actually contains more music than you might expect. At a ... see all copies from $13.47! new only from $13.47!
18 view cover	Greatest Hits (2000) more music like this by Harry Belafonte Digitally remastered in 2000, RCA's triple-disc package Greatest Hits is a stellar overview of Harry Belafonte's career, covering 53 tracks spanning the years 1952-1972. While Belafonte is, of course, best known for popularizing calypso music, Greatest Hits doesn't place a disproportionate emphasis on that aspect of his career; instead, the ... see all copies from $21.93! new only from $21.93!
19 view cover	God Bless America [Pickwick] (1989) more music like this by Kate Smith see all copies from $3.99! new only from $9.26!
20 view cover	Goin' West (1962) more music like this by Grant Green A Blue Note album finally reissued on CD in early 2004, Grant Green's Goin' West -- like Feelin' the Spirit -- includes Herbie Hancock on piano, Reggie Workman on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. Includes tunes like (can you believe?) "On Top of Old Smokey" and "Tumbling Tumbleweeds." Only Green could carry this off, but he is the man when it ... see all copies from $10.79! new only from $10.79!
21 view cover	Earl Scruggs: His Family and Friends/Nashville Airplane (2000) more music like this by Flatt & Scruggs One of Earl Scruggs' best solo albums paired with one of the duo's late LPs, on which Scruggs was the dominant personality. On Nashville Airplane, he an Lester Flatt did four Bob Dylan songs, and on Earl Scruggs: His Family & Friends he worked with Dylan himself, as well as the Byrds, Joan Baez, and Doc Watson. Neither album was ever on CD by ... see all copies from $9.53! new only from $9.53!
22	The Midnight Special (1962) more music like this by Harry Belafonte Known to rock collectors as being the first album to feature Bob Dylan (he plays harmonica on the title track), The Midnight Special is also a record that best exemplifies Harry Belafonte's uniqueness as a recording artist. Belafonte's main strength as a performer has been his ability to effect unique interpretations of traditional material. ... see all copies from $6.24!
23 view cover	The Weavers on Tour (1970) more music like this by The Weavers A sleeve note claims this album, like its predecessor, The Weavers at Carnegie Hall, was "recorded on location at Carnegie Hall, Christmas 1955," but other sources suggest it was drawn from subsequent shows. Wherever the recordings were made, the album is a worthy successor to its landmark predecessor, leading off with "Tzena, Tzena, Tzena," a ... see all copies from $28.18!
24	The Best of Fred Waring & His Pennsylvanians (1983) more music like this by Fred Waring & His Pennsylvanians Nice for what it is, but to me its not jazz. Ron Wynn, All Music Guide see all copies from $15.00!
25 view cover	Pete Seeger: The Weavers [Box Set] (2006) more music like this by Pete Seeger see all copies from $24.79! new only from $24.79!

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