327. Woody Guthrie

(April 2021) Episode 327 is WOODY GUTHRIE. It’s hard to overstate his importance and influence, not only musically and politically for the 1960s folk revival, but for country, roots and rock music beyond. The fact that “This Land Is Your Land” subversively became a children’s standard still makes me smile.

Favorite song: Hard Travelin’

Best compilation: the 4-volume Asch recordings

Compared to expectations: same