She Used to Wanna Be a Ballerina
Buffy Sainte-Marie · 1971
34 min · 11 tracks · country · electronic · folk
A vibrant fusion of folk, rock, and country, laced with poignant storytelling and social commentary.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective listening
- poignant storytelling and commentary
- short tracks for quick engagement
- nostalgic themes of longing
- suitable for afternoon introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy dance tracks
- prefer long immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'She Used to Wanna Be a Ballerina' was released in March 1971, Buffy Sainte-Marie had already established herself as a powerful voice in music activism. This album came shortly after her acclaimed work on 'Illuminations' (1969), showcasing her evolution into more mainstream sounds while maintaining her commitment to addressing socio-political issues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joni Mitchell· Kate Bush· Joan Baez
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rollin’ Mill Man 2:28
- 2 Smack Water Jack 3:20
- 3 Sweet September Morning 2:54
- 4 She Used to Wanna Be a Ballerina 2:14
- 5 Bells 4:33
- 6 Helpless 3:11
- 7 Moratorium 4:16
- 8 The Surfer 2:33
- 9 Song of the French Partisan 3:08
- 10 Soldier Blue 3:26
- 11 Now You’ve Been Gone for a Long Time 2:53
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