Here’s one for all you folk aficionados. Woody is a legend slightly diminished by his Toy Story namesake (feckin’ animation). Have a listen to a true hero of Socialist USA. If you enjoyed this, please share
Woody Guthrie – Grand Coulee Dam [folk]
This is one of Woody’s best known ballads. Is there an equivalent troubadour of the blue collar worker today in the United States? Perhaps Bruce moved in that direction at times, and Dylan certainly tackled some topical issues in his time, but have any presented as solidly working class and highlighted the continuing travesties being […]
Ralph McTell – Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright [Folk]
A classic from one of the greats of folk music. https://youtu.be/G1dyCKVobG0 If you enjoyed this, please share
Arlo Guthrie – City Of New Orleans [folk]
Arlo Guthrie is the balladeer son of Woody, no, not from Toy Story but from the proud folk tradition of the USA. Arlo is a great entertainer in his own right and performs this classic track admirably. The lazy rhythm is appealing of those who enjoy kicking back and chilling out with a beer or […]
Fairport Convention – Who Knows Where The Time Goes [folk]
This is a beautifully haunting ballad performed perfectly by Fairport Convention. Sandy Denny’s vocals are angelic in this and she was taken from us much too soon. If you enjoyed this, please share
Planxty – Raggle Taggle Gypsy/ Tabhair Dom Do Laimh
The Raggle Taggle Gypsy is a folk standard across Ireland and tells of a woman who leaves her husband to run away with a gypsy. It is followed up by another popular melody, this time it’s a traditional music number, Tabhair dom do laimh, which means give me your hand. If you enjoyed this, please […]
John Lennon – Revolution (Acoustic) – Folk
Here is a cut-down version of the Lennon classic. He really is one hell of a loss to mankind. If you enjoyed this, please share
Jewel – Down So Long (Pop)
An easy listening track to ease you through your day. Relax, put the dog out, raise your alcoholic beverage and toast the greatness that is Jewel (then let the dog back in and go and clean up the crap that he left all over your neighbour’s garden (whinging bastards). If you enjoyed this, please share
Bob Seger – Turn The Page [Folk]
This is a poignant song from a folk legend not as well known as he should be on this side of the Atlantic. Rebel Voice hopes that readers will enjoy this treat. – If you enjoyed this, please share –
Irish Folk – Ronnie Drew Sings The Parting Glass
This song of parting is a firm favourite of Rebel Voice. Ronnie’s gravelly rendition adds something special to what is a beautiful song and melody. The imagery is a tribute to the sadly deceased Ronnie Drew, a man sorely missed by those who love folk music. https://youtu.be/2M3wr4hYSf4 – If you enjoyed this, please share it […]
Martin Carthy – High Germany (Folk)
One more very fine anti-war song for your delectations. Hopefully we will soon reach a time when we will not need to write such beautiful ballads.
Jewel – You Were Meant For Me [Pop]
Jewel was the bee’s knees in the nineties. Then she married a rodeo star and likely spent her days looking at cows, her nights chewing tobacco and spitting at people. Still, this is a good reminder of how talented a song-writer and performer she was and probably still is. If you enjoyed this, please share
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