Jack Takes the Floor
Ramblin' Jack Elliott · 1958
36 min · 13 tracks · country · traditional folk music
A vibrant tapestry of American folk and blues, featuring evocative storytelling and raw acoustic instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- evocative storytelling through song
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- for afternoon relaxation
- acoustic warmth for cozy gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer modern production techniques
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1958, 'Jack Takes the Floor' marked Ramblin' Jack Elliott's transition from a promising folk artist to an influential figure in the American folk revival. This album followed his earlier work, showcasing his mastery of traditional songs and cementing his role as a bridge between folk music and the burgeoning counterculture movement of the 1960s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Woody Guthrie· Pete Seeger· John Prine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 San Francisco Bay Blues 2:54
- 2 Ol' Riley 1:58
- 3 The Boll Weevil 3:02
- 4 Bed Bug Blues 2:56
- 5 New York Town 3:20
- 6 Old Blue 3:23
- 7 Grey Goose 1:37
- 8 Mule Skinner's Blues 5:20
- 9 East Texas Talking Blues 2:33
- 10 Cocaine 2:23
- 11 Dink's Song 3:17
- 12 Black Baby 1:34
- 13 Salty Dog 2:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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