The Almanac Singers
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Biography
The Almanac Singers, a folk music group based in New York, was formed in 1940 by Millard Lampell, Lee Hays, and Pete Seeger. Woody Guthrie joined the band in 1941. The group specialized in topical songs advocating anti-war, anti-racist, and pro-union philosophies. Their first album, Songs for John Doe, was released in May 1941 and included songs written by Millard Lampell and Pete Seeger. Throughout their career, The Almanac Singers collaborated with various artists such as Sis Cunningham, Cisco Houston, and Burl Ives. Notable releases included Deep Sea Chanteys and Whaling Ballads (1941) and Talking Union (July 1941). The group disbanded in 1943.
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- Which Side Are You On? by The Almanac Singers
- The Strange Death of John Doe
- Liza Jane
- Washington Breakdown
- Plow Under
- The Union Train
- Talking Union
- Which Side Are You On
- Solidarity Forever
- Union Maid
- Get The Behind Me
- We Shall Not Be Moved
- Round and Round Hitler's Grave
- Miner's Lifeguard
- You've Got To Go Down And Join The Union
- Roll the Union On
- Casey Jones
- Babe o' Mine
- Dear Mr. President
- Hold the Fort
- Belt-Line Girl
- Side by Side
- Get Thee Behind Me Satan
- Ballad of October 16
