From the 1940s we have Jean Ritchie singing False Sir John and Ronnie Gilbert singing Venga Jaleo with the Weavers. Gilbert was a huge influence on activist Holly Near, They toured together in the 1980s. Ritchie’s songs have been performed by many people including the trio of Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris. Susan Reed from the 1950s was an influence on Carolyn Hester who in turn inspired Joan Baez and Judy Collins, and Nanci Griffith. Peggy Seeger, Pete’s half-sister, with her feminist songs has influenced many younger ladies to speak out. To hear these and many more, tune into I Hear America Singing.
I HEAR AMERICA SINGING - WOMEN OF FOLK PLAYLIST
1. False Sir John by Jean Ritchie
2. My Dear Companion by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris
3. Venga Jaleo by The Weavers
4. Singing With You by Holly Near and Ronnie Gilbert
5. Venezuela by Susan Reed
6. Once I Had A Sweetheart by Carolyn Hester
7. Black if the Color of My True Love's Hair by Joan Baez
8. Silver Dagger by Judy Collins
9. Rambleaway by Jean Redpath
10. She Moved Through the Fair by Marianne Faithful
11. Johnny Has Gone For A Soldier by Suzy Boggus
12. Poor Ellen Smith by Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
13. Different Therefore Equal by Peggy Seeger
14. My Name Can't Be Mama by The Highwomen
15. Shopping Cart of Love by Christine Lavine
