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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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