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Woody Guthrie Special

On the centenary of his birth, Mike dedicates his show to Woody Guthrie. He plays versions of his great songs by Ry Cooder, Solas, Christy Moore, Billy Bragg and Woody himself.

Mike dedicates his whole programme to songs written by, or about, the great Woody Guthrie.

The iconic musician was born in Oklahoma in 1912, and this week marks the centenary of his birth.

Mike celebrates Woody's life and work by playing versions of his great songs by Ry Cooder, Solas, Christy Moore, Billy Bragg & Wilco, Patrick Street and many more, including Woody himself.

57 minutes

Last on

Wed 11 Jul 2012 19:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Solas

    Pastures of Plenty

    • The Words That Remain.
    • Shanachie 78023.

  • Bob Dylan

    Song to Woody

    • Bob Dylan.
    • Columbia 08579.

  • Woody Guthrie

    Talking Dust Bowl Blues

    • This Land Is Your Land.
    • Metro Select METRSL013.

  • Patrick Street

    Tom Joad

    • No. 2 Patrick Street.
    • Green Linnet 1088.

  • Arlo Guthrie

    Oklahoma Hills

    • Running Down The Road.
    • Koch Records 7949.

  • Ry Cooder

    Do Re Mi

    • The UFO Has Landed: The Ry Cooder Anthology.
    • Rhino 8122798919.

  • Woody Guthrie

    Jesus Christ

    • This Land Is Your Land.
    • Metro Select METRSL013.

  • Sarah Elizabeth Campbell

    Ramblin' 'Round

    • Pastures of Plenty: An Austin Celebration of Woody Guthrie.
    • DEJADISC DJD3207.

  • The Almanac Singers

    The Sinking of the Reuben James

    • Talking Union.
    • Naxos 8.120567.

  • Judy Collins

    Deportee (The Plane Wreck at Los Gatos)

    • Judy Collins 3.
    • Elektra/Rhino EKS7243.

  • Hindu Love Gods

    Vigilante Man

    • Hindu Love Gods.
    • Rhino R2-24406.

  • Christy Moore

    Ludlow Massacre

    • Prosperous.
    • Tara TARACD 2008.

  • Billy Bragg & Wilco ft. Natalie Merchant

    Birds and Ships

    • Mermaid Avenue: The Complete Sessions.
    • Nonesuch 7559-79626-0.

  • Woody Guthrie

    This Land is Your Land

    • This Land Is Your Land.
    • Metro Select METRSL013.

Broadcast

  • Wed 11 Jul 2012 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2