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It's My Way!

Buffy Sainte-Marie · 1964

40 min · 13 tracks · country · electronic · folk

Buffy Sainte-Marie's poignant folk melodies intertwine with biting social commentary and rich cultural storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • poignant storytelling with depth
  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • cultural narratives that provoke thought
  • intimate listening for personal connection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
  • seek standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1964, 'It's My Way!' is Buffy Sainte-Marie's debut album, marking her introduction to the music scene during a period of intense political activism. At this time, she was redefining the role of Indigenous voices in folk music, establishing herself as a powerful advocate for Native American rights.
Stylistic neighbors
Joni Mitchell· Kate Bush· Joan Baez

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Now That the Buffalo’s Gone 2:51
  • 2 The Old Man’s Lament 4:02
  • 3 Ananias 2:40
  • 4 Mayoo Sto Hoon 1:25
  • 5 Cod’ine 5:07
  • 6 Cripple Creek 1:50
  • 7 The Universal Soldier 2:20
  • 8 Babe in Arms 2:35
  • 9 He Lived Alone in Town 4:42
  • 10 You’re Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond 2:50
  • 11 The Incest Song 4:19
  • 12 Eyes of Amber 2:21
  • 13 It’s My Way 3:33

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