Ballads of Sacco & Vanzetti cover

Ballads of Sacco & Vanzetti

Woody Guthrie · 1947

48 min · 12 tracks · country · folk · American folk music

A poignant collection of folk ballads echoing the struggles of two wrongfully accused men, infused with Guthrie's storytelling prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • poignant storytelling through song
  • reflective moments of social justice
  • engaging narrative-driven listening
  • emotional resonance with historical themes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
  • seek purely instrumental tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1947, this album marked Woody Guthrie's artistic commitment to social justice, following his earlier works like 'Dust Bowl Ballads' (1940). At this time, Guthrie was already established in the folk scene, using his platform to address political issues and injustices through music.
Stylistic neighbors
Pete Seeger· Bob Dylan· Lead Belly

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Flood and the Storm 3:38
  • 2 Two Good Men 3:47
  • 3 I Just Want to Sing Your Name 2:39
  • 4 Red Wine 3:57
  • 5 Suassos Lane 3:29
  • 6 You Souls of Boston 4:14
  • 7 Old Judge Thayer 4:16
  • 8 Vanzetti's Rock 3:30
  • 9 Vanzetti's Letter 7:50
  • 10 Root Hog and Die 3:39
  • 11 We Welcome to Heaven 3:48
  • 12 Sacco's Letter to His Son 3:21

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