Released 60 years ago
Dangerous Songs!?
Pete Seeger · 1966
50 min · 21 tracks · traditional folk music
A blend of traditional folk melodies and pointed political commentary delivered with Seeger's signature warmth and urgency.
Top tracks — play these first
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Medley: Robin the Bobbin / Mary, Mary Quite Contrary / Little Jack Horner Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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The Draft Dodger Rag — This track cleverly turns military recruitment rhetoric on its head with sharp wit, becoming an emblematic song for those resisting the Vietnam War.
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Joe Hill's 'Casey Jones' — Seeger's adaptation combines labor history with folk storytelling, connecting listeners to the struggles of workers while paying homage to the legendary Joe Hill.
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Never Wed an Old Man — This song highlights Seeger's knack for blending humor with serious themes, using lighthearted narrative to address age and societal norms.
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Walking Down Death Row — A poignant reflection on capital punishment, this track showcases Seeger's ability to convey deep emotional truths through simple yet powerful lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- spirited storytelling with social critique
- playful anthems for group sing-alongs
- wave-like pacing with varied themes
- short tracks for quick engagement
- thought-provoking tunes for reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Engaged with controversial subjects, resonating with the counterculture and establishing Seeger's voice.
- Career context
- By 1966, Pete Seeger was a well-established figure in American folk music, having already gained recognition for his activism and musical contributions. Dangerous Songs!? came shortly after his involvement in civil rights and anti-war movements, reflecting his commitment to social issues through music during this vibrant period of the 1960s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Woody Guthrie· Odetta· Joan Baez
Tracklist
- 1 Medley: Robin the Bobbin / Mary, Mary Quite Contrary / Little Jack Horner Start here 0:39
- 2 Die Gedanken Sind Frei 1:42
- 3 Jackaro 3:53
- 4 Never Wed an Old Man 2:26
- 5 John Brown's Body 1:51
- 6 Going Across the Mountains 3:08
- 7 Harry Simms 2:06
- 8 King Henry 3:29
- 9 Medley: Ode to Joy / Goliath, Goliath 1:51
- 10 Queen Anne Front 3:33
- 11 Joe Hill's 'Casey Jones' 1:59
- 12 One Grain of Sand 1:50
- 13 The Pill 2:22
- 14 The Draft Dodger Rag 2:10
- 15 Mao Tse Tung 0:39
- 16 Walking Down Death Row 3:44
- 17 Two From Shakespeare: Full Fathom Five / Perchance to Win 1:45
- 18 Beans in My Ears 3:24
- 19 Equinoxial 3:18
- 20 Joe Hill's 'Casey Jones' (alternate with guitar) 2:29
- 21 What Next? 2:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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