Covers of Woody Guthie - "this Land is Your Land"

A musical footnote to this ancient thread: Dan Zanes and John Doe recorded a lovely version of "So Long, It's Been Good to Know Yuh." Dan Zanes (once of the Del Fuegos) has been doing children's music for quite a while; John Doe, one of my heroes, is the bassist and singer for X, among many things. I enjoyed Zanes when my kids were young and still find his music a pleasure. I love to think of children getting Woody's music this way!

thanks everyone. This is great input . . . I even learned a new trick. Mezmo - you're is especially good.

thanks again, Brad G.

Don't miss out on this one.... Dated, but a classic "re-imagining" of a classic.

The Waterboys also did a short re-written version on Fisherman's Blues.

Do a song title search on Allmusic.com

"Folkways ... A Vision Shared," is a great album. Just go get it....

BD ...

Many of the versions of "This Land is Your Land" come from the folk music world and were made during the 60's/Vietnam War protest era. If you appreciate and like that genre of music, then Pete Seeger's version from "The Essential Pete Seeger" or Peter, Paul, Mary's version from "Moving," their second album would be good choices. A tribute to Woody Guthrie (and Leadbelly) titled "Folkways ... A Vision Shared," was released in 1988 and had contributions from Mellencamp; Dylan; Springsteen; and U2. There is a version of "This Land" by Pete Seeger/Doc Watson/Sweet Honey in the Rock that you may like.

Regards, Rich