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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