Joan Baez in Concert
Joan Baez · 1962
48 min · 13 tracks · country · folk · traditional folk music
A resonant tapestry of folk traditions woven with Baez's emotive vocals and acoustic instrumentation.
Why this album works
'Joan Baez in Concert' is significant for its role in popularizing folk music during the early 1960s, achieving critical acclaim and solidifying Baez's influence. The album features powerful renditions of traditional songs, contributing to Baez's reputation as an activist and artist, and it helped propel her into mainstream awareness, reflected by its chart performance.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys contemplative storytelling focus
- Context
- Released in 1962, 'Joan Baez in Concert' followed her self-titled debut album and showcased her growing prominence within the American folk music revival. This live recording captured her performances at the Newport Folk Festival and other venues, cementing her status as a leading voice in the movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Denver· Suzy Bogguss· June Carter Cash
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You Standout 3:13
- 2 Geordie 3:38
- 3 Copper Kettle 2:44
- 4 Kumbaya 3:34
- 5 What Have They Done to the Rain Standout 2:54
- 6 Black Is the Color Standout 2:49
- 7 Danger Waters 3:40
- 8 Gospel Ship 3:00
- 9 The House Carpenter 5:22
- 10 Pretty Boy Floyd 4:43
- 11 Lady Mary 2:47
- 12 Ate Amanha 2:32
- 13 Matty Groves 7:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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