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A Stranger Here

Ramblin' Jack Elliott · 2009

44 min · 10 tracks · country · traditional folk music

A heartfelt blend of traditional folk and blues, evoking a sense of nostalgia and timeless storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • heartfelt storytelling with nostalgia
  • for laid-back afternoons
  • soulful melodies that linger
  • gentle background for thoughtful chats

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of rapid energy
  • prefer upbeat dance tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'A Stranger Here' was released in 2009, Ramblin' Jack Elliott was celebrated as a veteran figure in American folk music, having already influenced countless artists since his emergence in the late 1950s. This album came after a period of renewed interest in folk music, marking a continuation of his legacy rather than a reinvention.
Stylistic neighbors
Woody Guthrie· Pete Seeger· John Prine

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Rising High Water Blues 3:55
  • 2 Death Don't Have No Mercy 6:08
  • 3 Rambler's Blues 5:14
  • 4 Soul of a Man 4:16
  • 5 Richland Women Blues 4:25
  • 6 Grinnin' in Your Face 3:55
  • 7 New Stranger Blues 3:25
  • 8 Falling Down Blues 4:53
  • 9 How Long Blues 4:44
  • 10 Please Remember Me 4:03

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