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An inspiration to the likes of Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie was one of the most celebrated folksinger/songwriters of the 20th century. This title presents a lively version of one of his songs for children.
- GenresPicture BooksMusic
18 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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Woody Guthrie
69 books120 followersWoodrow Wilson "Woody" Guthrie was an American songwriter and folk musician. Guthrie's musical legacy consists of hundreds of songs, ballads and improvised works covering topics from political themes to traditional songs to children's songs. Guthrie performed continually throughout his life with his guitar frequently displaying the slogan "This Machine Kills Fascists". Guthrie is perhaps best known for his song "This Land Is Your Land" which is regularly sung in American schools. Many of his recorded songs are archived in the Library of Congress.
Guthrie traveled with migrant workers from Oklahoma to California and learned traditional folk and blues songs. His songs are about his experiences in the Dust Bowl era during the Great Depression and are known as the "Dust Bowl Troubadour." Guthrie was associated with, but never a member of, Communist groups in the United States throughout his life.
Guthrie was married three times and fathered eight children, including American folk musician Arlo Guthrie. He is the grandfather of musician Sarah Lee Guthrie. Guthrie died from complications of the degenerative neurologic affliction known as Huntington's Disease. In spite of his illness, during his later years Guthrie served as a figurehead in the folk movement providing inspiration to a generation of new folk musicians, including mentor relationships with Ramblin' Jack Elliott and Bob Dylan.
Guthrie traveled with migrant workers from Oklahoma to California and learned traditional folk and blues songs. His songs are about his experiences in the Dust Bowl era during the Great Depression and are known as the "Dust Bowl Troubadour." Guthrie was associated with, but never a member of, Communist groups in the United States throughout his life.
Guthrie was married three times and fathered eight children, including American folk musician Arlo Guthrie. He is the grandfather of musician Sarah Lee Guthrie. Guthrie died from complications of the degenerative neurologic affliction known as Huntington's Disease. In spite of his illness, during his later years Guthrie served as a figurehead in the folk movement providing inspiration to a generation of new folk musicians, including mentor relationships with Ramblin' Jack Elliott and Bob Dylan.
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September 13, 2018
This book is a little confusing for beginning readers since it is a lot of made up words. But, it was pretty good for 2nd graders because they were able to use other words to figure out the new words.
September 3, 2008
This was like a tongue twister to read. I kind of wish there was music printed with it, because I don't think I had the rhythm right while I was reading it. DS seemed kind of confused, but maybe he was just tired. It was OK, but I can't imagine wanting to read this one again really.
April 19, 2018
Woody Guthrie was underrated as a lyricist, poet, storyteller. Super fun. Comes with a cd.
July 28, 2008
oh, how many times we read this and listened to this
September 11, 2007
See how fast you can read it, out loud!
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