The banks of Marble - The Weavers - (Lyrics)

[allenshepard]

Actually is this from their 1963 concert. I believe so.

[Rosalie1942]

Things still haven`t changed.

[Molly2838]

Their first recording? I am impressed, so is the audience.

[marcyhead]

Yes, just the original four & their magic here on this track.

[suescannon]

Sounds like the same kinds of problems happening on Wall Street and with the Banksters nowadays.

[biastg]

One of the finest protest songs ever written!

[Beemerboy324]

LOL...The banjo player for the Weavers WAS Pete Seeger!

[Razhumykin]

The line-up at the concert this comes from included all seven musicians who had been Weavers members at some point - Pete Seeger, Ronnie Gilbert, Lee Hayes, Fred Hillerman, Bernie Krause, Frank Hamilton and Erik Darling. However I think that this particular version of BoM has just the four original members performing.

[jhandsfield]

The Banks of Marble was the first song recorded by the Weavers. All the Weavers were at this concert: Pete Seeger, Ronnie Gilbert, Fred Hellerman, Lee Hays, Erik Darling, Frank Hamilton, and Bernie Kraus.

[jhandsfield]

The Banks of Marble was the first song recorded by the Weavers.

[gantier15]

Yes. Should be played at full volume with bankers locked in and forced to listen time after time, over and over until they get the message.

[AlejandroDelLoco]

ah no kidding

[musicmandon1]

Thank you, Allen. Fred H. sang the third verse. His voice is memorable, even if I blank on his name. When I get work, I will look for the CD, b/c this song especially should be played at full volume. 

[musicmandon1]

This recording is from the Weavers' album made at Carnegie Hall in 1963. My uncle had the album, and it was quality from start to finish. They were an awesome group--Seeger of course, Lee Hayes, Ronnie Gilbert (The lady) and another male singer I can't identify. Particularly their concert performances were terrific--"Sloop John B., "So Long, it's Been Good to Know Ya," and others.

[allenshepard]

@musicmandon1  Fred Hellerman the most forgotten weaver.

[Razhumykin]

@musicmandon1 That album was a huge part of the soundtrack of my childhood - Wimoweh, Guantanamera, Rambling Boy, Come Away Melinda, Goodnight Irene and more besides, but BoM was always my favourite..

[scoogy2]

Great song, great lyrics, great performance!

The audio is a little low, however :)

[AlejandroDelLoco]

who else would be playing that banjo?

[allenshepard]

@AlejandroDelLoco depending on what concert this is from Erik Darling 

[mrtyles]

this guy sounds exactly like pete seeger..

[LordFearsage]

@mrtyles Actually, Pete Seeger sings the first strophe.