The Weavers at Carnegie Hall
The Weavers · 1957
45 min · 20 tracks · traditional folk music
Joyful harmonies and traditional folk melodies resonate with a warmth that captures the spirit of community and celebration.
Why this album works
This album is significant not only for its commercial success but also for its role in popularizing folk music across America, reaching #5 on the Billboard charts. It solidified The Weavers' status as cultural icons and influenced numerous artists in the folk genre, contributing to a renewed interest in traditional songs.
- Best for
- joyful sing-alongs with friends steady pace for communal enjoyment warm melodies for gatherings
- Context
- By the time 'The Weavers at Carnegie Hall' was released in 1957, The Weavers were already established as a leading folk group. This live album captured their performance at the iconic venue, showcasing their influence in reviving traditional folk music during the American folk revival of the 1950s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Isabel Parra· Ángel Parra· Víctor Jara
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Darling Corey 1:58
- 2 Kisses Sweeter Than Wine Standout 3:14
- 3 Pay Me My Money Down 2:35
- 4 Greensleeves 2:39
- 5 Rock Island Line 2:18
- 6 Around the World 2:57
- 7 Wimoweh 1:46
- 8 Venga Jaleo 2:09
- 9 Suliram (I’ll Be There) 2:04
- 10 Shalom Chaverim 2:01
- 11 Lonesome Traveller 1:57
- 12 I Know Where I’m Going 1:50
- 13 Woody’s Rag / 900 Miles 1:33
- 14 Sixteen Tons 2:03
- 15 Follow the Drinking Gourd Standout 2:08
- 16 When the Saints Go Marching In 2:14
- 17 I’ve Got a Home in That Rock 1:48
- 18 Hush Little Baby 1:03
- 19 Go Where I Send Thee 2:35
- 20 Goodnight Irene Standout 4:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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