Folksingers 'Round Harvard Square
Joan Baez · 1959
47 min · 18 tracks · country · folk · traditional folk music
A warm tapestry of traditional folk melodies woven together by Baez's hauntingly pure voice.
Folksingers 'Round Harvard Square is an album by Joan Baez, released in 1959. A warm tapestry of traditional folk melodies woven together by Baez's hauntingly pure voice. This album is significant for establishing Baez as a key artist in the 1960s folk movement, leading to her involvement in social activism and political protests. It received positive critical acclaim and helped pave the way for future folk musicians, cementing Baez's influence on generations to come. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Folksingers 'Round Harvard Square sound like?
A warm tapestry of traditional folk melodies woven together by Baez's hauntingly pure voice. Rooted in country and folk.
What makes Folksingers 'Round Harvard Square by Joan Baez notable?
This album is significant for establishing Baez as a key artist in the 1960s folk movement, leading to her involvement in social activism and political protests. It received positive critical acclaim and helped pave the way for future folk musicians, cementing Baez's influence on generations to come. Released in 1959, 'Folksingers 'Round Harvard Square' marked Joan Baez's debut album, introducing her unique vocal style to the folk music scene. At this point, she was emerging as a prominent figure in the American folk revival, captivating audiences with her interpretations of traditional songs.
How many songs are on Folksingers 'Round Harvard Square?
Folksingers 'Round Harvard Square has 18 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Banks of the Ohio Standout 2:42
- 2 O What a Beautiful City 3:24
- 3 Sail Away Ladies 2:51
- 4 Black Is the Color Standout 2:45
- 5 Lowlands 2:51
- 6 What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby 2:33
- 7 Kitty 2:04
- 8 So Soon in the Morning 2:11
- 9 Careless Love Standout 2:30
- 10 Le Cheval dans la baignoire (Horse in the Bathtub) 2:13
- 11 John Henry 3:21
- 12 Travelin’ Shoes 2:17
- 13 Bold Soldier 1:57
- 14 Walie Walie 2:01
- 15 Rejected Lover 3:35
- 16 Astrapsen (The Sun Is Risen) 1:44
- 17 Lass From the Low Country 3:09
- 18 Don’t Weep After Me 2:52
Release Date
January 1, 1959
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
47 min 0 sec
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