Ramblin' Boy
Tom Paxton · 1964
42 min · 15 tracks · country · folk
A heartfelt blend of folk and country that captures the spirit of the American traveler.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- heartfelt storytelling for wanderers
- for sunny afternoons
- sing-along melodies with friends
- nostalgic themes of travel
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer complex soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1964, 'Ramblin' Boy' was Tom Paxton's third album, following his self-titled debut in 1962 and the acclaimed 'Outward Bound' in 1963. By this time, Paxton was becoming a prominent figure in the folk music revival, known for his storytelling and poignant social commentary.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pete Seeger· John Prine· Gordon Lightfoot
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Job of Work 2:44
- 2 A Rumblin’ in the Land 2:59
- 3 When Morning Breaks 2:55
- 4 Daily News 2:17
- 5 What Did You Learn in School Today? 1:44
- 6 The Last Thing on My Mind 3:05
- 7 Harper 2:52
- 8 Fare Thee Well, Cisco 3:04
- 9 I Can’t Help But Wonder Where I’m Bound 3:41
- 10 High Sheriff of Hazard 2:10
- 11 My Lady’s a Wild Flying Dove 3:11
- 12 Standing on the Edge of Town 1:43
- 13 I’m Bound for the Mountains and the Sea 3:04
- 14 Goin’ to the Zoo 2:29
- 15 Ramblin’ Boy 3:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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