The Columbia River Collection
Woody Guthrie · 1988
47 min · 17 tracks · country · folk · American folk music
A tapestry of folk narratives and regional pride woven through Guthrie's timeless storytelling and rustic melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic tales of adventure
- short, engaging storytelling moments
- reflective journey through landscapes
- warmth of communal sing-alongs
- evocative narratives of the region
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefering lengthy, complex compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1988, 'The Columbia River Collection' showcases Woody Guthrie's enduring legacy as a pivotal figure in American folk music. This compilation came over four decades after his initial rise to prominence in the 1940s, reflecting both his impact on the genre and the lasting relevance of his themes of social justice and environmental awareness.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pete Seeger· Bob Dylan· Lead Belly
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Oregon Trail 2:44
- 2 Roll On Columbia 3:10
- 3 New Found Land 2:07
- 4 Talking Columbia 3:18
- 5 Roll Columbia, Roll 2:14
- 6 Columbia’s Waters 4:21
- 7 Ramblin’ Blues 1:57
- 8 It Takes a Married Man to Sing a Worried Song 1:43
- 9 Hard Travelin’ 2:13
- 10 The Biggest Thing That Man Has Ever Done 2:20
- 11 Jackhammer Blues 2:22
- 12 Song of the Coulee Dam 4:53
- 13 Grand Coulee Dam 2:57
- 14 Washington Talkin’ Blues 3:17
- 15 Ramblin’ Round 2:16
- 16 Pastures of Plenty 2:25
- 17 End of My Line 2:52
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