Cotton Eyed Joe
Karen Dalton · 2007
85 min · 21 tracks · folk music
A haunting blend of traditional folk and blues, marked by Dalton's raw, emotive vocals and evocative storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cotton Eyed Joe — The title track encapsulates the spirit of American folk music with its lively energy while showcasing Dalton's distinctive vocal style.
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Katie Cruel — This rendition stands out for its emotional depth, capturing themes of yearning and loss that resonate deeply within the folk tradition.
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It Hurts Me Too — Dalton's interpretation transforms this classic blues number into a raw, soulful exploration of heartache, revealing her ability to convey profound emotion.
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Everytime I Think of Freedom — This track highlights her lyrical storytelling and showcases the interplay between vulnerability and strength in her vocal delivery.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Katie Cruel
A poignant shift occurs as the narrative voice expresses longing through vivid imagery of absence and memory.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 It's Alright 5:45
- 2 Everytime I Think of Freedom 3:03
- 3 Cotton Eyed Joe 4:31
- 4 Pastures of Plenty 3:52
- 5 One May Morning 4:17
- 6 Red Are the Flowers 5:31
- 7 Blues on the Ceiling 3:20
- 8 Run Tell That Major 3:22
- 9 Down and Out 3:43
- 10 Fannin Street 2:33
Disc 2
- 1 In the Evening 5:10
- 2 Old Hannah 3:27
- 3 Pallett on Your Floor 3:38
- 4 Prettiest Train 4:10
- 5 Mole in the Ground 5:48
- 6 Darlin' Corey 4:42
- 7 It Hurts Me Too 4:12
- 8 Katie Cruel 2:34
- 9 Blackjack 3:12
- 10 No More Taters 4:57
- 11 Good Morning Blues 3:36
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