Pete Seeger - Pete Seeger's Greatest Hits
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Free Music Review: Good Introduction for Those Who Want to Know Pete Seeger
Hit: 4 Stars
This CD is just a mostly live 60's Pete Seeger data point, and I'm sure not his best singing or playing is represented. But Pete's genuineness and affection for the human condition is ever-present. In terms of production values, I enjoy less the pre-/post-song applause and enjoy more his commentary and unique speaking voice. Personally, applause in the soundtrack doesn't make the music be more alive to me; it just interjects 5-15 seconds of loud static. I also lose focus when the audience sings along in a recording, even a folk recording, but I do like it when the artist tells an inside joke or anecdote and the audience chuckles. I like to hear children exclaim. Having raised several children, our family has in one place or another a couple of Seeger LPs targeted to children and adolescents -- in horrendously scratchy overly-loved condition, completely eaten up with love as it were. While acknowledging the inwardly private and family identity of a touring musician, with its built-in conflict to the need for physical presence and daily normalcy to ones most needful, in Seeger's outward face I see inspiring self-actualization and a recognition of a greater thing, powered not by ambition but by honesty, gentleness, endurance, belief that each man is an ordinary man, and a twinkling eye. Pete Seeker is a buoy and a beacon, a minstrel who makes children happy and strong and a revolutionary who reminds us of our personal and political reason to exist.Free Music Review: KNEE DEEP IN THE BIG SANDY
Hit: 4 Stars
I have reviewed some of Pete Seeger's other albums elsewhere, including some remarks concerning our political differences. Whatever those differences may be there is no denying that brother Seeger has for more time than I care to remember been central part of the progresive protest folk music tradition. I actually first hear him with the old Weavers group and I believe that the first song was Leadbelly's Goodnight Irene. Some of the songs on this album were sung by that group,as well. Bells of Rhymney is timeless. I would pay special tribute to Knee Deep in the Big Muddy that is about his World War II military service and written and sung during Vietnam. Except in changing it to the Big Sandy we could be singing it today about the quagmire in Iraq (and seemingly about Afghanistan, as well).Free Music Review: Very Talented Songwriter
Hit: 4 Stars
I wanted to explore His Work having heard alot about Him.I liked "We Shall Overcome" from Him but the Main Song I wanted to hear was "Where have all the FLowers Gone"? Being a Huge Earth,Wind&Fire Fan I had to hear the Original&His Version is nice.I like His Arrangements&Overall Concepts to Music Making.a really Good Set.Free Music Review: Pete Seeger's Greatest Hits.
Hit: 4 Stars
Really nice CD for a general overview of Pete Seeger's music through the years. I'm still looking for a CD that has the music from the DVD "Power of Song" on it. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Ann Louise Ramsey
Free Music Review: Memories
Hit: 4 Stars
Pete Seeger's Greatest Hits is a collection of songs that were sung in the 60's. Listening to the album brought me back to a time of hope for a kinder, fairer world. Some songs were serious and some were just fun.