The Weavers at Carnegie Hall cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • joyful sing-alongs with friends
  • steady pace for communal enjoyment
  • warm melodies for gatherings
  • short tracks for easy listening
  • nostalgic vibes of tradition

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking complex musical explorations
  • prefer long, immersive tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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
Ángel Parra· Isabel 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 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 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 4:02

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