the best of the vanguard years

Part of the first generation of folk troubadours and hobos, Cisco Houston travelled with Woody Guthrie, whose songs make up a good part of this compendium. He came of age just as the Great Depression hit as is evident in the authentic approach to the traditional songs.
Track listing:THIS TRAIN • ROLL ON COLUMBIA • COLORADO TRAIL • DARK AS A DUNGEON • HARD TRAVELLING • OLD BLUE • 900 MILES • BADMAN BALLAD • DIAMOND JOE • JOHN HARDY • BIG ROCK CANDY MOUNTAIN • SO LONG IT'S BEEN GOOD • BUFFALO SKINNERS • PASTURES OF PLENTY • THE GRAND COULEE DAM • HARD, AIN'T IT HARD • PRETTY BOY FLOYD • DO RE MI • DEPORTEES • TRAMP ON THE STREET • TALKING DUST BOWL • THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND • WAY OUT THERE • CHILLY WINDS