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Released 60 years ago

God Bless the Grass

Pete Seeger · 1966

42 min · 18 tracks · traditional folk music

A tapestry of traditional folk melodies woven with poignant reflections on nature and social consciousness.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective moments of nature
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • poignant storytelling with warmth
  • gentle melodies for relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • need for extended epics
  • prefer high-energy experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1966, 'God Bless the Grass' marked Pete Seeger's return to recording after a brief hiatus during the early '60s civil rights movement. At this point in his career, Seeger was already an established folk icon but was redefining his musical approach to address contemporary social issues more directly.
Stylistic neighbors
Woody Guthrie· Odetta· Joan Baez

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Power and the Glory 2:28
  • 2 Pretty Saro 3:03
  • 3 70 Miles 2:22
  • 4 The Faucets Are Dripping 2:00
  • 5 Cement Octopus 2:21
  • 6 God Bless the Grass 2:00
  • 7 The Quiet Joys of Brotherhood 4:00
  • 8 Coal Creek March 1:15
  • 9 The Girl I Left Behind 1:16
  • 10 I Have a Rabbit 1:56
  • 11 The People Are Scratching 3:38
  • 12 Coyote, My Little Brother 2:50
  • 13 Preserven El Parque Elysian 3:14
  • 14 My Dirty Stream (The Hudson River Song) 2:30
  • 15 Johnny Riley 0:52
  • 16 Barbara Allen 1:10
  • 17 From Way Up There 3:00
  • 18 My Land Is a Good Land 2:19

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