Woody Guthrie: Vintage Performance Footage

[cindyshealed]

I'm glad to find another bit of actual Woody footage. Thank you. :-)

[jamesmandolin]

Absolutely fantastic - thank you so much for posting this! Such a rare treat, the warmth of the playing is incredible.. he was an amazing talent and fighter.

[blobatax]

what TWO SHORT-DICK bastards would dislike this video?! oh wait, i need to level up in call of duty...

[quad1000]

I'm slow on the draw, but gosh darn is that Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee? Sure sounds like 'em WOW.

[duneduder]

Lady Gag and her shallow like should have to watch this stuff while they collect their millions and bizzilions. Music CAN change society for the better, and Woody, Mr. Seeger and so many more have proved it. A shame how caputilism has dumbed down things. I'll take substance over posing any day...

[unclebobunclebob]

@duneduder what the hell is caputilism?

[smp156]

where did you get this?

can you re-post with better audio?

i'm almost in tears.

please, Please, PLEASE "thefilmarchive"?

[mccolml]

Does anyone know if I can purchase this film? What's the name of it?

[ohiodixiechick2]

Amazed & Honored to see & hear this clip!

[thegoodgrief]

cant anyone tell me the name of that first song please.

[CompVid101]

@thegoodgrief - It's a traditional song called "East Virginia" or "East Virginia Blues" or simply "I Was Born In East Virginia." Guthrie has simply substituted "South Carolina" for "East Virginia" - the rest of the lyric is the same.

[quipper8]

@thegoodgrief greenback dollar

[bobslightbulb]

Amazing footage! This is life-changing, really. Thanks for sharing.

[johhnalexander]

great project

[Tombstone314159]

That's 3 clips of Woody I've found s far: I'm glad Alan Lomax was wrong with his two! Nice to see Butch Hawes too. Nobody could play like Sonny Terry.

[dudelove3]

Pete Seeger is narrating

[dirtynuke]

I wish I was out there...jumping freight trains, walking on the tracks, whistling a tune, with my guitar across my back, the sunset in my face, and woody's voice in my head

[buffalobilly]

wow, excellent quality

[ridingdirtyface]

the only real experience-derived folk artist of the 20th century. Pure and free. Others were money-grubbing and hadn't lived a cold night on the street/woods in their lives. Props to my Oklahomie!

[Jolie028]

Excellent!

[stuhh]

Who is singing with Woody on "South Carolina Blues"? Is that Cisco Houston?

[antipelorian]

@stuhh The man accompanying Woody is Baldwin "Butch" Hawes, a member of the Almanac Singers who often accompanied Guthrie in concerts and recordings in the period surrounding World War II. He was an artist, the husband of Bess Lomax Hawes, and my father.

Nicholas Hawes

[shangobunni5]

@antipelorian

Thank you for the info. Do you happen to have any more footage of either of them that could be uploaded for everyone to enjoy?

[stuhh]

@antipelorian Amazing! Thank you, Nicholas. When I asked my question about the accompanist I didn't realize I'd get an answer from his son! You must be very proud. I am beginning to understand the importance of those musical relationships Woody made in his lifetime - such as with Butch Hawes. I think they were very significant to Woody and his music.

Stuart.

[Tombstone314159]

@antipelorian It's good to hear from Butch Hawes's son! I only have one of his solo recordings (Arthritis Blues); did he make any others? I'm compiling a Woody Guthrie discography; Woody made several recordings in 1944 with your mother (at least I think it is she) and several with both your parents. Does you family have any information about these please? Thanks

[Newstetter]

That's Pete Seeger doing the narration.

[tomjoad1234]

I tink this song is called 'Greenback Dollar', although it is slightly varied- it can be found on The library of congress recordings, and Woody plays it on The ' Childrens Hour', a recording made during the war, in the UK. Not officially released but easly found on the net. Hope this helps.

[TheHippie27]

I looove woody, its a shame more footage of the guy doesn't exist

II'm all into the old music and seeing footage of them just brings them to life for me.

[AndrewLewisMusic]

Isnt that Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee with Woody singing John Henry

[5311ATB]

yep, it's them.

This is part of a '47 (I think it's '47) short movie "to hear your banjo play"

[birdstuckinchimney]

@ AndrewLewisMusic Read the description!

[thegoodgrief]

do they have this on a record i want it and will pay big bucks.

[thegoodgrief]

can someone please tell me the name of this song please.

[TheCanyonguy]

Ive seen this song but I'll see it again....

[DNAblues]

Great! I have loved his music since i was a kid. Thanks for uploading this great video.

[phriendlyphool]

awesome...Woody was the man...same with Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee

[SeegerWilde]

@phriendlyphool Brownie's smile is the best.

[MrOutlawCountry]

@phriendlyphool and huddie ledbetter

[frogg4269]

@phriendlyphool Thanks for those names. I have loved Woody Guthrie for years but never really known the names of any contemporary folk singers. I'll check them out immediately.