Songlist:
1 When The Ship Comes - Arlo Guthrie
2 Capricorn And Hominy - Laura Love Band
3 Me, Too - Sonia
4 Dougie McDonald Medley - Solas
5 Make Me A Pallet - Davis Bromberg
6 Take No Prisoners - Janis Ian
7 All Along The Watchtower - Richie Havens
8 Getting Up Early - Annie Hills & Tom Paxton
9 Killin' The Blues - Chris Smither
1O Two Headed Man - Jimmy Johnson Band
11 Sleepy Eyed John - Laurie Lewis
12 Driving Wheel - Tom Rush
13 Mountain Girl - Judy Collins
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Here are 13 superlative performances, recorded live from the main stage at the Philadelphia Folk Festival in August 2001. This was indeed a special year for this world famous folk festival. This particular Festival was historic - it was the 40th for Philly, and to commemorate the moment, some of the finest performers in folk music were invited to participate.
On this collection of musical highlights you'll find the artistry and diversity that's made Philly one of America's most prestigious Folk Festivals. It's not a bluegrass festival. It's not a singer-songwriter only event. Nor is it an outing for traditionalists, purists and folklore students.
Eclectic, diverse and exciting are the keywords you would use to describe the nature of this Festival. And the music on this CD is indeed reflective of those keys.
From big band blues to bluegrass - from topical protests to Irish dance sets, the tone of this celebratory festival is set by classic performers like Richie Havens, Tom Rush ,Judy Collins, Janis Ian and Tom Rush - with a look to the future supplied by younger artists like Laura Love, Sonia and the scintillating Irish music from the hot band called Solas.
Folk Music fans who've enjoyed the Philly Fest up close and personal know the special energy that eminates back and forth from the stage to the audience. They will be delighted to find that special feeling captured on these recordings. For those who've never been to Philly, Celebration will whet their appetite for a visit real soon.
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