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Song Of The Day

Song of the Day

(do you want the history of your favorite folk song? dm me or submit an ask and I'll do a full rundown)

"Satisfied Mind" Joan Baez, 1965

originally cowritten by Red Hayes and Jack Rhodes in 1926, recorded 1954

Another interesting cover is by Ella Fitzgerald in 1955, who turned it into a jazz classic.

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Jean Ritchie Promotional Flier 1964

jean ritchie promotional flier 1964


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