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Kerouac's Last Dream

Ramblin' Jack Elliott · 1981

70 min · 17 tracks · country · traditional folk music

A heartfelt blend of traditional folk and country, echoing the spirit of American storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • for storytelling enthusiasts
  • reflective moments during quiet evenings
  • heartfelt narratives for road trips
  • intimate sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening experiences
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1981, Ramblin' Jack Elliott was a seasoned figure in folk music, having established his reputation through collaborations with Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie. 'Kerouac's Last Dream' emerged as a tribute to the Beat Generation, reflecting his long-standing connection to the literary and cultural movements of the 1950s and 60s.
Stylistic neighbors
Woody Guthrie· Pete Seeger· John Prine

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Pretty Boy Floyd 4:04
  • 2 Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain 3:16
  • 3 Freight Train Blues 3:48
  • 4 Talkin’ Fishin’ 3:40
  • 5 Roving Gambler 3:56
  • 6 Cuckoo 3:41
  • 7 Don’t Think Twice 3:43
  • 8 Soldier’s Last Letter 3:09
  • 9 1913 Massacre 5:06
  • 10 Buffalo Skinners 5:18
  • 11 Nightherding Song 2:55
  • 12 Mean Mamma Blues 2:27
  • 13 I Threw It All Away 2:39
  • 14 Detour 2:14
  • 15 Riding Down Canyon 5:35
  • 16 Cup of Coffee 4:17
  • 17 912 Greens 10:12

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