by Leadbelly, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, Lunenberg Travelers · CD · EAN 0027726961927
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«A Tribute to Leadbelly» is the CD compilation by various artists (Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee), released by Tomato in 1989.
The album brings together covers of songs Leadbelly popularised, performed by friends and collaborators such as Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee. It alternates blues, spirituals and traditional folk, and standout tracks include «Rock Island Line», «Midnight Special» and «Good Night Irene».
The recording was made live at the Assembly Hall of Hunter College (New York) and includes 22 tracks, with introductions and dialogue by Leadbelly and Alan Lomax.
For fans of American roots music and of covers of Leadbelly classics performed by artists close to his circle.
