Rare, Live & Classic
Joan Baez · 1993
214 min · 60 tracks · country · folk · traditional folk music
A tapestry of folk, traditional melodies, and emotive storytelling woven through Baez's iconic voice.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- By the time 'Rare, Live & Classic' was released in 1993, Joan Baez had already established herself as a prominent voice in folk music since her debut in the early 1960s. This album is a compilation that showcases live recordings and lesser-known tracks from her extensive career, highlighting both her evolution as an artist and her enduring impact on the folk genre.
- If you like
- country, folk, traditional folk music
Rare, Live & Classic is an album by Joan Baez, released in 1993. A tapestry of folk, traditional melodies, and emotive storytelling woven through Baez's iconic voice. 'Rare, Live & Classic' stands out as a testament to Baez's lasting influence on the folk music scene, collecting performances that span decades. The album was well-received, reaffirming her status as a cultural icon and demonstrating her commitment to social issues through music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rare, Live & Classic sound like?
A tapestry of folk, traditional melodies, and emotive storytelling woven through Baez's iconic voice. Rooted in country and folk.
What makes Rare, Live & Classic by Joan Baez notable?
'Rare, Live & Classic' stands out as a testament to Baez's lasting influence on the folk music scene, collecting performances that span decades. The album was well-received, reaffirming her status as a cultural icon and demonstrating her commitment to social issues through music. By the time 'Rare, Live & Classic' was released in 1993, Joan Baez had already established herself as a prominent voice in folk music since her debut in the early 1960s. This album is a compilation that showcases live recordings and lesser-known tracks from her extensive career, highlighting both her evolution as an artist and her enduring impact on the folk genre.
Who is Rare, Live & Classic for?
Rare, Live & Classic works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Rare, Live & Classic?
Rare, Live & Classic has 60 tracks, running approximately 214 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Scarlet Ribbons 2:50
- 2 Jimmy Brown 2:57
- 3 Careless Love 2:28
- 4 Auctioneer 2:21
- 5 Black Is the Color 2:29
- 6 John Hardy 3:04
- 7 We Are Crossing Jordan River 2:49
- 8 John Riley 3:54
- 9 Silver Dagger 2:31
- 10 House of the Rising Sun 2:57
- 11 Low Down Chariot 1:45
- 12 Wagoner's Lad 2:14
- 13 Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream 2:37
- 14 Geordie 3:36
- 15 What Have They Done to the Rain 2:41
- 16 Troubled and I Don't Know Why 3:14
- 17 With God on Our Side 6:22
- 18 We Shall Overcome Standout 3:37
- 19 Go 'way From My Window 2:15
- 20 Mama You've Been on My Mind 2:57
- 21 There but for Fortune 3:16
- 22 Colours 3:22
- 23 The River in the Pines 3:35
Disc 2
- 1 Pack Up Your Sorrows 2:51
- 2 The Swallow Song 2:49
- 3 Legend of the Girl Child Linda 4:24
- 4 Children of Darkness 3:55
- 5 Catch the Wind 2:38
- 6 I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger 4:36
- 7 Sweet Sir Galahad 3:44
- 8 Donna Donna 4:00
- 9 Long Black Veil 3:24
- 10 Mama Tried 3:13
- 11 Sing Me Back Home 4:02
- 12 Joe Hill 3:03
- 13 The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down 3:25
- 14 Blessed Are... 3:06
- 15 Hello in There 3:40
- 16 Love Song to a Stranger 3:53
- 17 In the Quiet of the Morning (For Janis Joplin) 2:55
- 18 Angel Band 2:52
- 19 Johnny, I Hardly Knew Yeh 3:25
- 20 Gracias a la vida 3:33
Disc 3
- 1 Diamonds and Rust Standout 4:35
- 2 Children and All That Jazz 3:10
- 3 Blowin' in the Wind Standout 3:55
- 4 Swing Low, Sweet Chariot 3:51
- 5 Jesse 4:06
- 6 Honest Lullaby 5:12
- 7 Jackaroe 4:03
- 8 Marriott USA 5:50
- 9 Amazing Grace 5:27
- 10 Forever Young 3:45
- 11 Farewell, Angelina 2:55
- 12 A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall 5:47
- 13 Here's to You 2:30
- 14 Blues Improv 9:28
- 15 Ring Them Bells 2:59
- 16 El Preso Numero Nueve 3:18
- 17 Speaking of Dreams 4:25
Release Date
January 1, 1993
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
214 min 46 sec
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