Babe I’m Gonna Leave You/Geordie/Copper Kettle/Kumbaya/What Have They Done To The Rain/Black Is The Colour Of My True Love’s Hair/Danger Waters/Gospel Ship/The House Carpenter/Pretty Boy Floyd/Lady Mary/ Ate Amanha/Matty Groves
First live album from the renowned folk singer Joan Baez, who was in the vanguard of the sixties protest movement. Joan Baez In Concert enjoyed a two year chart run. (US:10)
“In Concert testifies not only how Joan Baez handled such a colossal repertoire with startling ease, it equally demonstrated her unassuming charms, chemistry with audiences large and small, and sheer talent.”
“A beautifully pure sounding voice if ever there was one. Baez's interpretations of traditional songs are absolutely gorgeous. House Carpenter in particular is heartbreaking.”
“In Concert stands as the purest and most beautiful example of Joan Baez's expertise in interpreting traditional folk music. Extremely dark and atmospheric, every song here has the purely touching quality that all folk music should.”
“One thing you will most certainly notice is the incredible quality of Baez's voice - it was one of popular music's greatest instruments, producing bell-like tones of absolute purity. And finally, you will notice the quality of the material. Baez's love of songs that extend back in America's and the world's history is clearly in evidence.”
“This was my first encounter with Joan Baez, I was completely captivated. The purity and range of her voice, the quality of the songs and the simple guitar backing, all provided a very rich experience. What Have They Done To The Rain took my breath away, coming at a time when the nuclear debate was spreading world-wide. The contrast between the beauty of the melody and voice with the grimness of the meaning was very powerful. Time has not dimmed that first reaction.”
“Listening to In Concert today, I am struck by Joan Baez's keen ability to interpret these beautiful folk songs. She truly was in her element. More than that 'achingly pure soprano', she was able to convey the drama, the pathos, and the sheer longing of the lyrics. Joan Baez had a tremendous impact on American popular music and you can hear why in this recording.”
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