Every 100 Years - The Woody Guthrie Centennial Songbook: 100 Years - 100 Songs
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- 5 ore di lettura
Woodrow Wilson Guthrie fu un cantautore e musicista folk americano la cui vasta eredità musicale comprende centinaia di canzoni e ballate. Influenzato dalle sue esperienze durante l'era del Dust Bowl, il suo lavoro spazia da un'ampia gamma di temi, dal commento politico ai tradizionali brani folk. Guthrie si esibì continuamente per tutta la vita, con la sua chitarra che portava notoriamente lo slogan "Questa macchina uccide i fascisti". Nonostante la sua malattia, divenne una figura di spicco del movimento folk, ispirando una nuova generazione di musicisti.







The book showcases the creative genius of Woody Guthrie, focusing on his influential contributions to music and lyrics. It captures the essence of his storytelling through song, reflecting themes of social justice, human rights, and the American experience. Readers can expect a rich exploration of Guthrie's artistic vision, highlighting his role as a folk icon and his impact on the music landscape. The collection serves as both a tribute to his legacy and an invitation to engage with the powerful messages woven into his work.
(Richmond Music Folios). 20 songs from this popular folk singer/songwriter are featured in ukulele arrangements so you can strum and sing along. Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos) * Greenback Dollar * Howdi Do * I Ain't Got No Home * Little Seed * Mail Myself to You * Pretty Boy Floyd * Riding in My Car * So Long It's Been Good to Know Yuh (Dusty Old Dust) * This Land Is Your Land * Union Maid * Way over Yonder in the Minor Key * and more.
This well-known folk song is accompanied by a tribute from folksinger Pete Seeger, the musical notation, and a biographical scrapbook with photographs
Set against the backdrop of Dust Bowl America, Woody Guthrie's only completed novel presents a poignant portrayal of an ordinary couple striving for a better life. Through homespun lyricism and authenticity, it explores their dreams, love, and search for meaning amidst societal corruption. The narrative reflects the struggles and hopes of the era, capturing the essence of Guthrie's musical legacy.
Woody Guthrie's timely and timeless folk anthem, accompanied by acclaimed folk artist Kathy Jakobsen's dazzlingly detailed illustrations is being reissued with a gorgeous new cover to remind a new generation of the beauty and community in the diverse nation we all share.
An evocation of the American spirit in the years immediately following the Great Depression from the legendary Woody Guthrie. Arlo Guthrie has followed his father's tradition as a singer and writer of "classic" folk music.
This is a prophetic and powerful portrait of two hardscrabble farmers struggling to survive the elements and other powerful forces of destruction during the Dust Bowl.
This newly discovered novel, introduced by Johnny Depp, is Woody Guthrie's only finished work. It offers a compelling portrait of two farmers facing hardships during the Dust Bowl.
(Richmond Music Folios). This collection features the original versions of all 26 songs Guthrie submitted to the Bonneville Power Administration in 1941 to promote development of the Columbia River and hydro-power, with a new introduction by Bill Murlin. Songs: The Ballad of Jackhammer John * Columbia's Waters * Grand Coulee Dam * Hard Travelin' * It Takes a Married Man to Sing a Worried Song * Lumber Is King * Oregon Trail * Portland Town to Klamath Falls * Ramblin' Blues * Roll, Columbia, Roll * Washington Talkin' Blues * The White Ghost Train * and more.