The Dance of Death & Other Plantation Favorites
John Fahey · 1964
53 min · 15 tracks · blues
A haunting blend of fingerstyle guitar and traditional American folk melodies steeped in deep emotion.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting melodies for quiet evenings
- patient explorations of themes
- intimate moments of guitar reflection
- nostalgic tunes for rainy days
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1964, John Fahey had established himself as a pioneering figure in American primitive guitar music. 'The Dance of Death & Other Plantation Favorites' was his third album, following the influential 'Death Chants, Breakdowns & Military Waltzes' in 1963, showcasing his evolving style and deeper exploration of American musical roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leo Kottke· Bert Jansch· Nick Drake
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wine and Roses 3:28
- 2 How Long 2:55
- 3 On the Banks of the Owchita 3:52
- 4 Worried Blues 2:24
- 5 What the Sun Said 10:11
- 6 Revelation on the Banks of the Pawtuxent 2:34
- 7 Poor Boy 3:19
- 8 Variations on the Coocoo 4:00
- 9 The Last Steam Engine Train 2:18
- 10 Give Me Corn Bread When I’m Hungry 3:12
- 11 Dance of Death 7:39
- 12 Tulip (aka When You Wore a Tulip and I Wore a Big Red Rose) 2:43
- 13 Daisy (aka A Bicycle Built for Two) 1:20
- 14 The Siege of Sevastopol 1:22
- 15 Steel Guitar Rag 2:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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