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Saturday, May 22, 2010

1960s: Joan Baez - Oh Freedom

Oh, Freedom is a post Civil War African American freedom song. I think it's an appropriate choice given the recent events in Arizona and the rhetoric of some politicians these days. I also think Baez's voice was made for this song.

One comment on the YouTube video pretty much sums it up.

katrinm61: "What a perfect voice and heart this woman has. For my youth, you spoke to me and kept me company on my journey with your songs. What a blessing to have lived in this time and hear such a marvelous voice and see a woman with such integrity as she grew up. Thank you for your music, your voice, your example."


6 comments:

  1. You might enjoy some of this.

    http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/joan-baez/how-sweet-the-sound/1185/

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  2. On of my favorites. She used to perform here in the Boston area.

    Thanks for posting this.

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  3. Thanks, RZ. Is this coming up in Oct.?

    Shaw: She came to the University of Houston several times. We had a theatre in the round. Those of us who couldn't afford the regular fee could pay $3.00 to sit behind her and facing the audience. But she made sure to turn around and face us on numerous occasions - enough that we felt we got more than out money's worth.

    If you haven't read her book, "Daybreak", it's worth looking for.

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  4. I saw her in the fall of 2008. The voice was deeper and weathered, but somehow more accessible for that. No "We Shall Overcome," but a wonderful rendition of "Joe Hill." I was 53 and one of the youngest people in attendance!

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  5. I probably would have been in the oldies but goodies section. : (
    I've done several other Baez videos - The Night I Drove Old Dixie Down, We Shall . . . and can't remember the other one. Must be having a senior moment.

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  6. Nice,Leslie.Thank you. I'd forgotten how beautiful she is.

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