Dust Bowl Ballads stands as a cornerstone in American folk music, capturing Woody Guthrie’s evocative storytelling and raw acoustic style. Recorded in 1940, this album chronicles the trials and resilience of Midwesterners during the Dust Bowl era, using Guthrie’s signature blend of talking blues and heartfelt lyrics.
With songs like “Dust Cain’t Kill Me” and “Pretty Boy Floyd,” Guthrie’s songwriting paints vivid portraits of American hardship, hope, and heroism. This collection remains a powerful testament to Guthrie's influence on folk, world, and country music, making it a meaningful addition for any music enthusiast seeking authentic, historic sounds.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: DOL
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 2016
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TRACKS
A1. The Great Dust Storm (Dust Storm Disaster)
A2. Talking Dust Bowl Blues
A3. Pretty Boy Floyd
A4. Dusty Old Dust (So Long, It's Been Good To Know You)
A5. Dust Bowl Blues
A6. Blowin' Down The Road (I Ain't Going To Be Treated This Way)
A7. Tom Joad Pt. 1
B1. Tom Joad Pt. 2
B2. Do Re Mi
B3. Dust Bowl Refugee
B4. I Ain't Got No Home
B5. Vigilante Man
B6. Dust Can't Kill Me
B7. Dust Pneumonia Blues
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