Released 30 years ago
Live at Newport
Joan Baez · 1996
65 min · 17 tracks · country music
A spirited collection of traditional folk songs and poignant ballads, highlighting Baez's powerful voice and social consciousness.
Top tracks — play these first
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It's All Over Now, Baby Blue — This track exemplifies Baez's ability to reinterpret Bob Dylan's work, infusing it with emotional depth while maintaining its original poignancy.
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Oh, Freedom — Baez's rendition of this civil rights anthem underscores her long-standing activism and powerful vocal delivery that resonates with themes of liberation.
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With God on Our Side — This song critically addresses the intersection of faith and war, showcasing Baez's talent for weaving political commentary into her performances.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- evocative storytelling through song
- dynamic journey experience
- heartfelt reflections on life
- wave-like pacing for contemplation
- for intimate gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy music
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases Baez's continued relevance and vitality in folk music.
- Career context
- By the time 'Live at Newport' was released in 1996, Joan Baez had already established herself as an emblematic figure in folk music, having gained fame in the 1960s. This album captures her live performance at the Newport Folk Festival, reflecting her enduring commitment to musical activism and storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joni Mitchell· Leonard Cohen· Odetta
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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With God on Our Side
The narrative shifts from historical accounts of wars to personal reflections on morality and justification in conflict.
This structural choice deepens the song’s impact by contrasting collective narratives with individual conscience, challenging listeners to reflect on their own beliefs.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Farewell, Angelina 3:41
- 2 Long Black Veil 3:10
- 3 Wild Mountain Thyme 4:48
- 4 Come All Ye Fair and Tender Maidens 4:05
- 5 Lonesome Valley 3:38
- 6 Hush Little Baby 1:07
- 7 Te Ador / Te Manha 3:57
- 8 All My Trials 4:37
- 9 It's All Over Now, Baby Blue 3:54
- 10 The Unquiet Grave 3:02
- 11 Oh, Freedom 3:15
- 12 Satisfied Mind 3:12
- 13 Fennario 3:47
- 14 Don't Think Twice, It's Alright 3:37
- 15 Johnny Cuckoo 4:28
- 16 It Ain't Me Babe 4:45
- 17 With God on Our Side 6:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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