Many a Mile
Buffy Sainte-Marie · 1965
36 min · 14 tracks · country music
A rich tapestry of folk and country sounds, blending traditional melodies with poignant storytelling and soulful vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Must I Go Round Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Until It’s Time for You to Go — This track stands out for its haunting melody and introspective lyrics about love and parting, establishing it as one of Sainte-Marie's signature songs that resonates through generations.
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Fixin’ to Die — Sainte-Marie’s rendition transforms this traditional blues song into a powerful commentary on mortality and struggle, highlighting her ability to reinterpret classic themes through her unique lens.
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Many a Mile — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its reflective lyrics and melodic structure, illustrating the journey motif that permeates Sainte-Marie's work.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with poignant moments
- political themes woven through melodies
- ideal for reflective listening sessions
- consistent flow with emotional peaks
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer standalone, upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Sainte-Marie's voice in the folk music scene.
- Themes
- Indigenous rights activism· journey of self-discovery· traditional blues reinterpretation
- Career context
- When 'Many a Mile' was released in 1965, Buffy Sainte-Marie was emerging as a significant voice in the folk music scene, following her breakthrough debut album 'It's My Way!' from 1964. This sophomore effort solidified her identity as an artist deeply engaged with social issues and Indigenous rights, showcasing her evolving musical style and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joni Mitchell· Kate Bush· Joan Baez
Tracklist
- 1 Must I Go Round Start here 2:36
- 2 Los pescadores 2:01
- 3 Ground Hog 2:13
- 4 On the Banks of Red Roses 2:36
- 5 Fixin’ to Die 2:29
- 6 Until It’s Time for You to Go 2:27
- 7 The Piney Wood Hills 3:40
- 8 Welcome, Welcome Emigrante 2:12
- 9 Broke Down Girl 2:00
- 10 Johnny Be Fair 1:44
- 11 Maple Sugar Boy 1:42
- 12 Lazarus 2:56
- 13 Come All Ye Fair and Tender Ladies 4:48
- 14 Many a Mile 2:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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