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Woody Guthrie

    July 14, 1912 – October 3, 1967

    Woodrow Wilson Guthrie was an American songwriter and folk musician whose extensive musical legacy comprises hundreds of songs and ballads. Influenced by his experiences during the Dust Bowl era, his work spans a wide range of themes from political commentary to traditional folk tunes. Guthrie performed continuously throughout his life, his guitar famously bearing the slogan "This Machine Kills Fascists." Despite his illness, he became a significant figurehead in the folk movement, inspiring a new generation of musicians.

    Woody Guthrie
    This Land Is Your Land (Special Anniversary Edition)
    House of Earth LP
    This Land is Your Land
    Woody Guthrie for Ukulele
    Woody Guthrie Songbook
    Every 100 Years - The Woody Guthrie Centennial Songbook: 100 Years - 100 Songs
    • 2022

      The arrangement of "This Land Is Your Land" by Ethan Epple features a dynamic interplay between violas and first violins, showcasing a rich Americana theme. With techniques such as staccato, pizzicato, and syncopation, the piece transitions smoothly between D Major and G Major, allowing each instrument to contribute to the melody and counter melody. Ideal for various patriotic occasions like Veterans Day and the Fourth of July, this arrangement is a vibrant addition to any concert repertoire.

      This Land Is Your Land (Medium/Advanced Version): For String Orchestra
    • 2021

      House of Earth LP

      • 316 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of Dust Bowl America, Woody Guthrie's only completed novel presents a poignant portrayal of an ordinary couple striving for a better life. Through homespun lyricism and authenticity, it explores their dreams, love, and search for meaning amidst societal corruption. The narrative reflects the struggles and hopes of the era, capturing the essence of Guthrie's musical legacy.

      House of Earth LP
    • 2020

      Woody Guthrie's timely and timeless folk anthem, accompanied by acclaimed folk artist Kathy Jakobsen's dazzlingly detailed illustrations is being reissued with a gorgeous new cover to remind a new generation of the beauty and community in the diverse nation we all share.

      This Land Is Your Land (Special Anniversary Edition)
    • 2016

      (Richmond Music Folios). This collection features the original versions of all 26 songs Guthrie submitted to the Bonneville Power Administration in 1941 to promote development of the Columbia River and hydro-power, with a new introduction by Bill Murlin. Songs: The Ballad of Jackhammer John * Columbia's Waters * Grand Coulee Dam * Hard Travelin' * It Takes a Married Man to Sing a Worried Song * Lumber Is King * Oregon Trail * Portland Town to Klamath Falls * Ramblin' Blues * Roll, Columbia, Roll * Washington Talkin' Blues * The White Ghost Train * and more.

      Woody Guthrie - Roll On, Columbia: The Columbia River Songs: 75th Anniversary Collection
    • 2014

      (Richmond Music Folios). 20 songs from this popular folk singer/songwriter are featured in ukulele arrangements so you can strum and sing along. Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos) * Greenback Dollar * Howdi Do * I Ain't Got No Home * Little Seed * Mail Myself to You * Pretty Boy Floyd * Riding in My Car * So Long It's Been Good to Know Yuh (Dusty Old Dust) * This Land Is Your Land * Union Maid * Way over Yonder in the Minor Key * and more.

      Woody Guthrie for Ukulele
    • 2013

      This newly discovered novel, introduced by Johnny Depp, is Woody Guthrie's only finished work. It offers a compelling portrait of two farmers facing hardships during the Dust Bowl.

      House of Earth
    • 2013
    • 1998

      This well-known folk song is accompanied by a tribute from folksinger Pete Seeger, the musical notation, and a biographical scrapbook with photographs

      This Land is Your Land
    • 1992

      Pastures of Plenty

      A Self-Portrait

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Offers a portrait of the influential American musician and his involvement in labor and political movements from the 1930s to the 1950s

      Pastures of Plenty