Released 50 years ago
Struggle
Woody Guthrie · 1976
34 min · 12 tracks · country · folk · American folk music
A poignant blend of traditional folk and protest songs reflecting the struggles of the working class.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short poignant narratives
- cathartic group sing-alongs
- reflective moments of struggle
- quick bursts of storytelling
- historical reflections on resilience
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking polished production
- prefer lengthy instrumental pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Struggle' was released in 1976, Woody Guthrie was posthumously revisited as a foundational figure in American folk music, with his legacy solidified by the earlier folk revival. This album arrived during a time when his songs' themes of social justice and labor rights were gaining renewed relevance amidst contemporary movements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pete Seeger· Bob Dylan· Lead Belly
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Struggle Blues 2:04
- 2 A Dollar Down and a Dollar a Week 1:40
- 3 Get Along Little Doggies 3:04
- 4 Hang Knot 2:17
- 5 Waiting at the Gate 2:52
- 6 The Dying Miner 2:58
- 7 Union Burying Ground 3:06
- 8 Lost John 2:53
- 9 Buffalo Skinners 3:17
- 10 Pretty Boy Floyd 3:07
- 11 Ludlow Massacre 3:32
- 12 1913 Massacre 3:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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