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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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