Jack Elliot Sings
Ramblin' Jack Elliott · 1957
8 tracks · country · traditional folk music
A tapestry of traditional folk and country, woven with heartfelt storytelling and vibrant acoustic instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fragmented storytelling with charm
- vibrant acoustic instrumentation highlights
- whimsical narratives to enjoy
- suitable for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of immediate gratification
- prefer polished studio productions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1957, 'Jack Elliot Sings' marks Ramblin' Jack Elliott's debut album, introducing his distinct style to the folk music scene. This album arrived during a time when folk music was beginning to gain traction in popular culture, paving the way for his subsequent influence on a generation of artists, including Bob Dylan.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Woody Guthrie· Pete Seeger· John Prine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Alabama Bound
- 2 Good Morning Blues
- 3 Talking Blues
- 4 Rocky Mountain Belle
- 5 Jesse Fuller's San Francisco Bay
- 6 Fifteen Cents
- 7 Mule Skinners
- 8 John Henry
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