Format: 2xVinyl, LP, Compilation
Country: United States
Released: 1956
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk, Struggle & Protest
[Tracklist]
Side One (27:31)
A1 Opinions And Social Justice
A2 Backgrounds To Social Songs In Europe And The USA
A3 Social Songs From The Colonial Times To Today
A4 Songs Of The Immigrants
Side Two (29:07)
B1 Labor Songs In The USA
B2 Songs Of Prejudices And Protests
B3 Black Revolts In The USA
Side Three (27:05)
C1 Anti-Vietnam Songs
C2 The Big Muddy Controversy
C3 Arts In A Changing Society
C4 Violence And Protest
Side Four (27:21)
D1 Lisa Kalvalege Song
D2 Union Labor Songs
D3 Bells Of Rhymney
D4 Woody Guthrie
D5 Afro American Songs
[Credits]
Pete Seeger (banjo/guitar/twelve-string guitar/vocals)
[Notes]
In 1967, Pete Seeger was the guest speaker for a two-hour program at the Ford Hall Forum in Boston, MA, on the topic "Music and Social Justice." Seeger's remarks—interwoven with 35 illustrative songs, mostly excerpts—reveal a widely read and analytical side. His commentary notes both the positive and negative role that songs have played in issues of race, the labor movement, and social justice. The second half of the program is devoted to Q&A between Seeger and the audience. The ongoing Vietnam War is prominent in this segment; included is discussion about Seeger's interactions with TV officials over their censorship of his hard-hitting anti-Vietnam War song, "Waist Deep in the Big Muddy," which he sings in its entirety. An extended enthusiastic round of applause (almost certainly accompanying a standing ovation) concludes the event. Liner notes provide background, as well as a transcript of the program.
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