Woody Guthrie and Songs of My Oklahoma Home
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Heartfelt Performance
I find it hard to believe any fan of Woody's work could not love James Talley's "Woody" album. At some time after I first heard this CD I had the good fortune to see James perform here in the Mid-Columbia where he lived as a youth. He did one whole set of songs from this CD and it was so touching. It is not always the case that an artist's passion for songs comes across in a studio recording. I feel James does that on this recording. As a fine songwriter he understands the songs but also, as an artist, has the ability to perform them with great passion.
Sings better than Woody
Woody was the poet and genius-the genuine article. Talley understands the music and he sings better than Woody. I feel very much the same way about Cisco Houston who had a great voice and a feel for the music that made Woody's music even better. Talley is the real thing, too, and this is a very good recording. If you love the music you will love this recording.
A VOICE FOR EVERYBODY
Woody Guthrie was without a doubt the Godfather of Folk (alongside of Ledbelly, who was also a top contender for the title). This collection of songs will play every possible emotion, from the rousing "This Land is Your Land" to very sad "Pastures of Plenty" and "Deportee." (those two always did bring a lump to the throat -- they are very moving folk ballads).
Woody Guthrie is the voice for everybody, the voice for all issues whether the issue is freedom, fairness in the unions (I thought of Lech Walesa and his successful goal to secure a democratic government in Poland and in the Polish Labor Unions during the 1989-1990 period whenever I heard these rousing freedom songs)or a tragic disaster, like "Reuben James." Guthrie was and remains topical to this day. His songs can be applied to just about any given case or scenario. From the 1930s labor unions to the current union workers' rights in Poland, Woody Guthrie could be counted on to provide the right song. From racial discrimination issues past and current, there is a relevant Woody Guthrie song.
The real gift of Woody Guthrie (he died in 1967) is unity. He has unified generations with his messages and he also called for unity during his life time.
This is such an outstanding collection. It is something to listen to and treasure.
About Woody Guthrie and Songs of My Oklahoma Home detail
- Amazon Sales Rank: #126600 in Music
- Released on: 1999-12-27
- Number of discs: 1
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