Here’s a great bit of live music for all the Woody Guthrie fans here. This is an Al-Star Tribute concert paying homage to the great American Folk singer. With many of Woody’s songs covered by various artists including Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Arlo Guthrie and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott. Hope You Enjoy!
Woody Guthrie Tribute Concert, 1970
The Songs;
This Train Is Bound For Glory – The Group
Oklahoma Hills – Arlo Guthrie
Pretty Boy Floyd – Country Joe McDonald
So Long, It’s Been Good To Know Yuh – Joan Baez & Pete Seeger
Goin’ Down The Road Feeling Bad – Country Joe McDonald, Arlo Guthrie, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, and Pete Seeger
I Ain’t Got No Home – Pete Seeger & Arlo Guthrie
Do Re Mi – Arlo Guthrie
Plane Wreck At Los Gatos (Deportee) – Joan Baez
Ramblin’ Round – Odetta
Roll On Columbia – Pete Seeger & Earl Robinson
900 Miles – Richie Havens
Woman At Home – Country Joe McDonald
The Sinking Of The Reuben James – Pete Seeger
I’ve Got To Know – The Group
This Land Is Your Land – The Group
A Tribute to Woody Guthrie
This historical event took place on the 12th of December, 1970 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California. We are treated to some amazing performances by an All-Star Line-up. Joan Baez, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Ramblin Jack among others perform in this tribute to the legendary songwriter.
However, the concert also doubled up as a Charity Gig. Although it was a Tribute to Woody Guthrie, the proceeds would go to the California Chapter of The Committee to Combat Huntington’s Disease. However, this is now called the Hereditary Disease Foundation. This was the disease that Killed the Folk legend in 1967.
The Video is narrated by Peter Fonda and will Greer as they take us through the story of Woody Guthrie’s Life, Works and Travels. But we also hear some recollections from Woody himself on the Dustbowl years and his Travels tryna find work. The Video was produced by four-time Emmy Award winner Jim Brown and he does a brilliant Job of it. A great concert from Start to finish.
Did you like the Show?
Well, what did you reckon to that then? Did you enjoy the show? Or wasn’t it to your taste? Are you a Woody Guthrie Fan? Whatever your thoughts or opinions on this show are, we’d love to read them in the comments below. Here at The Collective Jukebox, we love a bit of discussion and debate about the music we share on here. So, please feel Free to Elaborate.
Here’s a lovely little gem of a song from the late and legendary Glaswegian Folk Singer and songwriter Matt McGinn. The song ‘Troubled Waters in my Soul’ here is taken from McGinn’s album ‘Tinny Can on my Tail. Hope you Enjoy!
Troubled Waters in my Soul by Matt McGinn
Lyrics
I’ve been sailing through Troubled Waters that knew no calm The winds were wailing oer those waters and my sorrows knew no balm Those troubled waters Troubled Waters Troubled Waters in my Soul
Ive been drinking Troubled waters to ease my mind But in those waters, troubled waters no solace could i find Those troubled waters Troubled waters Troubled waters in my soul
Storm clouds gather oer those waters , No haven had I I was wandered on those waters, No love had I Those troubled waters Troubled waters Troubled Waters in my Soul
Who was Matt McGinn
Matt McGinn was born in just off the Gallowgate in the Colton area of Glasgow in January, 1928. Born into a family of Nine, McGinn grew up in the are which was rich in Irish culture. This where he hoovered up many of the tunes often chanted with a mixture of colourful sectarian overtones and made them his own.
Although he was never to play a musical Instrument, and in some opinions, couldn’t sing either, McGinn wrote some amazing lyrics which he put with these tunes. His lyrics addressed social and political issues, yet he had a skill of being able to make them comedy, child friendly songs.
The Politician
McGinn was expelled from Primary school and sent to approved school as a child. However, this was no reflection on his intelligence. At age 31, he obtained a Trade Union Scholarship to the Ruskin College in Oxford. Here he saw how society really worked. After a brief period as a school teacher, his beleifs were solidified and McGinn returned to Glasgow, vowing never to work again. However, Matt was a an enthusiastic campaigner for local social and housing issues and helped establish the Gorbals Adventure Playground.
In 1962, Matt won a song writing competition with his song ‘The Foreman O’Rourke’ which earned him a place at the Carnegie Hall. Here he met a young Bob Dylan and the American Folk Singer and Songwriter Pete Seeger whom he would forge a lasting Friendship with. Matt McGinn was a member of the Communist Party of great Britain and was a committed Socialist, trade unionist and a keen observer of nature which reflected in his songs.
Being a father himself, he was great at writing children’s songs too. He was really good fusing these components together to make songs that can be understood by all ages with an appreciative meaning as one grows older. However, in the 1960’s Britain and America were still in the height of the Cold War and while McGinn was a big name in the Folk Revival scene, he was limited in his publicised and very few TV appearances of Matt McGinn in his life and one from his early era.
The Entertainer
As the 1970’s came along, the songs McGinn sang had started to become less of a threat to the status Quo and the singer had also adopted a more humorous approach to his material. This live show here is a prime example of Matt McGinn the entertainer. It was recorded in the singers latter years. But it has no shortage of humorous jokes and the craic which Matt was always good at. In fact, he was often considered the Mentor of his banjo Player Billy Connolly who would later go on to become a world famous Stand Up comedian.
Sadly Matt McGinn passed away in 1978. Unfortunately his home in Govan hill in Glasgow’s South Side suffered a fire when matt came home drunk one night and fell asleep in bed with a cigarette. He died in the fire and was pronounced dead by smoke inhalation at age 50.
The Legacy
Matt McGinn’s works are still very much celebrated and many musicians and songwriters including myself can say that McGinn was a big Influence on them. McGinn’s songs are still performed by folk musicians on both sides of the Atlantic. In Scotland and in America at tribute concerts. His songs have been recorded by Pete Seeger, The Weavers, Theodore Bikel, The Corries, Luke Kelly, The Chinese Man, The Ian Campbell Folk Group, Barry Dransfield & Rachel Unthank and the Winterset, among others.
What do you think?
Well then. What did you think of that? Did you enjoy it? Or didnt you like it? Whatever your thoughts and opinions are on it, we’d love to hear them in the comments below. Here at The Collective Jukebox, we just love to chat about music and always keen to read what others have to say about the music we share.
Actually, if youre a music lover like us, who loves to share their favourite tunes as well as discovering new stuff, then why not join us. We’re the world’s Number One Online Music Community and we’re always keen to hear what everyone likes. We also beleive that Music should be available to everyone, regardless of their financial situation or status. So it’s absolutely FREE to join and always will be. Just click the button below to become part of the community. See you Inside!
Here we are with a little gem here from the legendary Matt McGinn. This is a live set where the Glaswegian Singer n Songwriter sings a set at The Bonnie Prince Charlie Bar in East Kilbride in February of 1975. A great mix of songs and patter. Hope you enjoy!
Matt McGinn Live in East Kilbride, 1975
Tracks;
Granda
The Cradle of Civilisation
Cider Wi’ Yer Maw,
Ma Darlin’ Is a Charlie
My Dearest My Darling
My Wee Auntie Sarah
Crofter Story
Suzie
Screwtops..including Leaving In a Police Van and Amazing Grace
Gaelic Joke
Heiderum Hauderum
Come back to Sorrento
Maggie Might
Glaswegians Would
Two Wee Germs
Somebody’s Wean
The Schmitt Family
Nelly May
The Legend who was Matt McGinn
Matt McGinn was born in just off the Gallowgate in the Colton area of Glasgow in January, 1928. Born into a family of Nine, McGinn grew up in the are which was rich in Irish culture. This where he hoovered up many of the tunes often chanted with a mixture of colourful sectarian overtones and made them his own.
Although he was never to play a musical Instrument, and in some opinions, couldn’t sing either, McGinn wrote some amazing lyrics which he put with these tunes. His lyrics addressed social and political issues, yet he had a skill of being able to make them comedy, child friendly songs.
The Politician
McGinn was expelled from Primary school and sent to approved school as a child. However, this was no reflection on his intelligence. At age 31, he obtained a Trade Union Scholarship to the Ruskin College in Oxford. Here he saw how society really worked. After a brief period as a school teacher, his beleifs were solidified and McGinn returned to Glasgow, vowing never to work again. However, Matt was a an enthusiastic campaigner for local social and housing issues and helped establish the Gorbals Adventure Playground.
In 1962, Matt won a song writing competition with his song ‘The Foreman O’Rourke’ which earned him a place at the Carnegie Hall. Here he met a young Bob Dylan and the American Folk Singer and Songwriter Pete Seeger whom he would forge a lasting Friendship with. Matt McGinn was a member of the Communist Party of great Britain and was a committed Socialist, trade unionist and a keen observer of nature which reflected in his songs.
Being a father himself, he was great at writing children’s songs too. He was really good fusing these components together to make songs that can be understood by all ages with an appreciative meaning as one grows older. However, in the 1960’s Britain and America were still in the height of the Cold War and while McGinn was a big name in the Folk Revival scene, he was limited in his publicised and very few TV appearances of Matt McGinn in his life and one from his early era.
The Entertainer
As the 1970’s came along, the songs McGinn sang had started to become less of a threat to the status Quo and the singer had also adopted a more humorous approach to his material. This live show here is a prime example of Matt McGinn the entertainer. It was recorded in the singers latter years. But it has no shortage of humorous jokes and the craic which Matt was always good at. In fact, he was often considered the Mentor of his banjo Player Billy Connolly who would later go on to become a world famous Stand Up comedian.
Sadly Matt McGinn passed away in 1978. Unfortunately his home in Govan hill in Glasgow’s South Side suffered a fire when matt came home drunk one night and fell asleep in bed with a cigarette. He died in the fire and was pronounced dead by smoke inhalation at age 50.
The Legacy
Matt McGinn’s works are still very much celebrated and many musicians and songwriters including myself can say that McGinn was a big Influence on them. McGinn’s songs are still performed by folk musicians on both sides of the Atlantic. In Scotland and in America at tribute concerts. His songs have been recorded by Pete Seeger, The Weavers, Theodore Bikel, The Corries, Luke Kelly, The Chinese Man, The Ian Campbell Folk Group, Barry Dransfield & Rachel Unthank and the Winterset, among others.
What do you reckon?
Well then. What did you think of that? Did you enjoy it? Or didnt you like it? Whatever your thoughts and opinions are on the show, we’d love to hear them in the comments below. Here at The Collective Jukebox, we just love to chat about music and always keen to read what others have to say about the music we share.
Actually, if youre a music lover like us, who loves to share their favourite tunes as well as discovering new stuff, then why not join us. We’re the world’s Number One Online Music Community and we’re always keen to hear what everyone likes. We also beleive that Music should be available to everyone, regardless of their financial situation or status. So it’s absolutely FREE to join and always will be. Just click the button below to become part of the community. See you Inside!
Peter, Paul and Mary played consistently throughout the 1960s. But in the 1970’s, the group had a Seven year Hiatus. This is them playing live in San Francisco on their comeback tour in 1979.Hope you enjoy the show.
Peter, Paul and Mary Showtime Concert, 1979
Peter, Paul and Mary Comeback Tour
Peter, Paul and Mary formed in 1961 in New York city. They were Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey on Guitars and Vocals and Mary Travers on Vocals. The group quickly rose to fame singing covers of folk songs of Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, Gordon Lightfoot,Ewan McColl and John Denver amongst others. They played consistent performances throughout the 1960s and released Three Top Ten Albums and a string of Hit singles between 1961 and 1970.
However, the group members decided to go their own ways in 1970 to pursue solo careers. However, this didn’t go too well to start with for Peter Yarrow. He was convicted that same year of molesting a 14 year. Old girl.
However, he was admonished in 1977 and was granted a Presidential Pardon in 1978. This is when the group decided to get back together for a comeback tour. This is their San Francisco show from that tour while they were over on the West Coast in 1979.
What Did You Think?
Well, what did you think of that then? Have you heard it before? Are you familiar with the music of Peter, Paul and Mary? Are you a fan? Did you like the album, or was it not for you? Whatever your thoughts or opinions on the album are, we’d love to read them in the comments below. Here at The Collective Jukebox, we just love a bit of discussion over the music and content we share here. So please feel to elaborate and tell us what you think in as many words as you need to take.
Better still, if youre a music lover who likes to discover and share music, then why not join us? We’r4e the world’s Number One Online Music Community who are all about making music available to everyone. We are firm believers in keeping music available and accessible to everyone regardless of their financial status or situation. So, its completely FREE to join and always will be. Just click the button below to get onboard. See You Inside!
Heres another documentary for all you Bob Dylan fans and lovers of the Folk revival music of the 1960’s. ‘Roads Rapidly Changin’ explores the Folk revival Scene of the 1960’s in Greenwich Village, New York. We learn how a young Bob Dylan became part of that scene and rose to fame.
This Docu-Movie features Interviews from Tom Paxton, Martin Carthy, Robert Christgau, Nigel Williamson, Eric Andersen, Harold Leventhau, John Cohen & Izzy Young, . It also Features music from Pete Seeger, woody Guthrie, Leadbelly, Phil Ochs, Joan Baez, The Animals and The Byrd’s
Bob Dylan: Roads Rapidly Changin
The Folk Revival
As America was trying to cope with the Great Depression of the 1930’s, there arose a folk scene. This scene included great folk singers such as Woody Guthrie, Doc Watson and Leadbelly. They sung songs about the life they lived. Addressing subjects such as Poverty, Workers rights, Racism, etc they sung protest songs.
However, come the early 1960’s, a New Era of Folk music which was to become known as The Folk Revival Scene. Artists like Pete Seeger with his Group The Weavers were elevated to spokeperson for the Folk revival scene. However, the Anti-Communism sentiment was still very much a thing in the states at the time and tensions were still quite high. Seeger was banned in the United States under the Anti American Bill that was passed in 1960.
Anti Communist
Bob Dylan comes to Town
Robert Zimmerman was a kid in Hibbing Minnesota who was born in 1941. He had played in a Rock n Roll band with friends at High School. But he fell in love with the folk songs of Woody Guthrie, Doc Watson and Leadbelly. He was having fun playing with his band. But he wanted to be where the action was happening. So he headed to Newyork city and to Greenwich Village.
It was in Greenwich Village that he found a place in the music scene going by the pseudonym Bob Dylan. He was soon busy playing gigs almost every night in the Village.
But Bob had another mission in mind when he arrived in New York. He wanted to visit his hero Woody Guthrie who was dying in hospital at the time. So he went to see the aged folk singer in the hospital. Woody Guthrie gave him a card that read “I’m not Dead Yet” which Dylan went around Greenwich town showing everyone he knew. He returned the gift in song with his ‘Song to Woody’.
Recording
Bobs love for Woody Guthrie’s music Inspired his self titled debut album which he released in 1962. This album consisted almost wholly of covers except for ‘Song to Woody’ which was his own. But his Second Album ‘The Freewheelin Bob Dylan’ was mostly his own compositions. However, it wasn’t until his Third Album that it was completely Dylan’s own material. This is often considered his Greatest album. Especially amongst his original fans of the ‘Acoustic Dylan’ Era.
Dylan with Joan Baez
The documentary talks about Dylan’s professional relationship with female folk singer Joan Baez. This was a collaboration that would earn the duo the nickname ‘The King and Queen of Folk’. With so much going on in both Vietnam and within America, they’d enough material to sing about. There was no shortage of issues that needed addressing and the Duo did just that.
His 5th studio album ‘Bringing it All back home ‘ was released inn April, 1965. It was a Top selling Hit and reached Number Six in the Billboard Chart. The album featured Top Ten Hit singles ‘Subterranaean Homsesicvk Blues’ and ‘Mr Tambourine man’.
Dylan Goes Electric
During Dylan’s 1966 World Tour, Dylan went electric. Each of his shows consisted of two Parts. The First Part would be an acoustic set. However, when he came back on stage to play his Second half, Dylan was armed with an Electric guitar. This was to the horror of many of his more conservative Folk fans. One fan even called him “Judas!” at his concert in Manchester Free Trade Hall.
However, this was no deterrent to Dylan on his new rock n roll lifestyle. Before long many contemporary groups were covering his songs. A Rendition of ‘House of the rising sun’ by Newcastle band, The Animals became a Top Ten hit in the UK and America. Also The Byrd’s version of Mr Tambourine man’ has became a well known classic. Dylan was going down well in his new role as a Rock n Roller rather than a Folkie and Dylan liked it. Songs like ‘Maggie’s Farm’ reflect his attitude towards his Musical Career path. He was doing his own thing whether anyone liked it or not.
This New Era of bob Dylan saw hits such as ‘Like a Rollin Stone’, ‘Positively 4th Street ‘ and ‘Desolation Row’. He also released Top selling albums ‘Blonde on Blonde’ and ‘Highway 61 revisited’ around this time.
Are You a Fan?
Did you enjoy the documentary? Are you a fan of Bob Dylan and Folk music? Or is it not your cup of tea? Either way, we’d love to read what your thoughts on it are in the comments below. Here at The Collective Jukebox we love a bit of discussion on the music we share. It’s great to hear other peoples thoughts and opinions on our favourite stuff.
Better still, if you’re a music lover like us who loves to share and discover, then why not join us? The collective Jukebox is the world’s Number One Online Music Community. We beleive that music should be available to everyone, regardless of their financial status. So our membership is completely FREE and always will be. So just click the button below to get onboard and start sharing your own favourites with us all and discover new material. See you Inside!
Here’s a film for all you Dylan fans out there. Busy being Born is a movie about Bob Dylan. Presented by Dylanologist Sid griffin, this 50 minute Documentary Movie examines Dylan’s life and Works. Charting his Early Roots and rise to Fame and his reception of the Nobel Peace Prize
Busy Being Born – The Full Bob Dylan Movie
Busy Being Born
The movie examines and discusses the artists life and roots along with his musical works. Discussing his upbringing and culture and his entry into the world of music. It also discusses where the Folk Revival scene was at in the early Sixties when Bob Dylan was first making his mark in the music world.
The Docu-Movie is presented by Dylanologist Sid Griffin and also features clips from Pte Seeger, woody Guthrie, Leadbelly among others. Of course, the film has plenty of interview clips from Bob Dylan himself as he explains a lot of the topics raised.
It examines how Dylan was Influenced by many of these folk legends. We follow Dylan from his home town of Hibbing, Minnesota to New York City where Dylan set off for to make the big time. He gives a detailed account of Dylan’s rise into the music business and is a great video for those interested in Dylan’s life and works.
What Did you think?
Did you enjoy watching that video? Why not tell us what you thought of it in the comments below? As music lovers, we just love to read the thoughts and opinions of others when it comes to the music we share here on The Collective Jukebox. So please feel free to use as many words as you need to.
In fact, better still, if you’re a music lover like us, why not Join us. Simply click the button below to Join the worlds Number One Online Music Community. It’s absolutely FREE to join and always will be. We are great believers in Music being readily available and Free to everyone who wants to hear it, regardless of their financial situation. So, if you enjoy discovering new music as well as sharing your own favourite tunes, bands, albums, Live shows and Documentaries, then Join the community today. See you Inside!
