Tag: We Shall Over Come the Seeger Sessions (9)
Cover Me: Shenandoah
Performed only once and buried deep within its album, Bruce’s version of “Shenandoah” is faithful and true to the song’s spirt.
Roll of the Dice/Cover Me: Froggie Went A-Courtin'
One of the oldest songs from The Seeger Sessions is also the most fun. Let’s take a listen to this centuries-old folk song.
Cover Me: Erie Canal
“Erie Canal” is a nostalgic callback to a slower-paced world. Bruce’s version captures the wistfulness, pride, and celebration of two workers (one human and one equine) at the sunset of their careers.
Roll of the Dice/Cover Me: Pay Me My Money Down
Originally a worker protest song, “Pay Me My Money Down” became a set-closing highlight of merriment on the Seeger Sessions Tour.
American Land
Introduced without fanfare on the Seeger Sessions Tour, Bruce’s immigrant song grew into his summational statement and band tribute. Read the backstory and watch great performances inside.
Froggie Went A-Courtin'
One of the oldest songs from The Seeger Sessions is also the most fun. Let’s take a listen to this centuries-old folk song.
Pay Me My Money Down
Originally a worker protest song, “Pay Me My Money Down” became a set-closing highlight of merriment on the Seeger Sessions Tour.
Shenandoah
Performed only once and buried deep within its album, Bruce’s version of “Shenandoah” is faithful and true to the song’s spirt.
Erie Canal
“Erie Canal” is a nostalgic callback to a slower-paced world. Bruce’s version captures the wistfulness, pride, and celebration of two workers (one human and one equine) at the sunset of their careers.