Song Of The Day

Song of the day

do you want to know the history of a folk song? submit an ask or dm me and I'll cover it

"The Falcon" Mimi & Richard Fariña, 1965

originally based on a traditional English folk song "The Cuckoo Bird", first published between 1780-1812 in London,

later captured by alan lomax in 1942

Mimi & Richard changed the traditional folk song to a hauntingly beautiful anti-war song, describing the predatory nature of fascism and the falcons longing for peace and whimsy.

Song of the day

"Ol' Man River" Paul Robeson, 1936

originally written in 1925 by Oscar Hammerstein II, featured in the 1927 musical "Showboat" here

later, the musical was turned into a musical film in 1936 with Paul Robeson playing the character Joe

Old Man River always sends chills down my spine; the depiction of the exploitation of black people and the toiling of black workers, and the contrast between the uncaring and unfeeling river, lead to a haunting song.

Phil Ochs poses with friends for an A&M Records publicity shot at the Palomino Club in January 1974 in Los Angeles, California.

also super helpful for cowboy ballads and american folk that are under talked about. just yesterday, i found a very fun thread about folk songs for Rosh hashanah and why there aren't very many that aren't for kids. i love mudcat.org mwa mwa mwa

I’m not always sure how much crossover Age of Sail fandoms have with sea shanty enthusiasts, but I thought I’d share the big sea shanty hub website in case anyone’s not familiar:

You won’t find a better resource for song lyrics and histories!

broooo i wish old folk songs were more popular what do you mean i can't sing Cedar Grove by Jean Ritchie at karaoke.

"This song is adapted from a traditional ballad"

WHICH ONE????? SO UNHELPFUL KILLING U WITH MY MIND