Guitarist, singer and songwriter, Dave Van Ronk was one of the greatest figures in folk music. He also inspired, aided, and promoted the careers of numerous singer/songwriters, most notably Bob Dylan. Dylan''s guitar style was, in great measure, inspired by Dave's. Van Ronk's recorded output was prolific, although he never wrote as many songs as his friends Dylan or Tom Paxton. Van Ronk's genius, however, derived from his flawless execution and rearranging of classic acoustic blues tunes. Presented here in its entirety is his third LP, Folksinger, which contains, among others, the hits 'He Was a Friend of Mine' and 'Hang Me, Oh Hang Me'.
Track Listing:
1. Tell Old Bill - Dave Van Ronk
2. Chicken Is Nice - Dave Van Ronk
3. Long John - Dave Van Ronk
4. Hang Me, Oh Hang Me - Dave Van Ronk
5. Fixin' to Die - Dave Van Ronk
6. You've Been a Good Old Wagon - Dave Van Ronk
7. Cocaine Blues - Dave Van Ronk
8. Samson & Delilah - Dave Van Ronk
9. Dink's Song - Dave Van Ronk
10. Poor Lazarus - Dave Van Ronk
11. Come Back Baby - Dave Van Ronk
12. Mr. Noah - Dave Van Ronk
13. Stackalee - Dave Van Ronk
14. Motherless Children - Dave Van Ronk
15. He Was a Friend of Mine - Dave Van Ronk
Year of Production: 1962
