Once I Had A Sweetheart/Jackaroe/Don't Think Twice, It's All Right/We Shall Overcome/Portland Town/Queen Of Hearts/Manha De Carnaval/Te Ador/Long Black Veil/Railroad Bill/Rambler-Gambler/Fennario/'Nu Bello Cardillo/Three Fishers/Hush Little Baby/Battle Hymn Of The Republic
US folk singer Joan Baez returned to the US album chart with her second live set. It contains two songs by Bob Dylan who is now becoming known to the American public, mostly through the releases of other artists. (US:7 UK:8)
"This album helped take folk music out of the coffee-house circuit and into national consciousness. If you ever wondered why Joan Baez was such a big figure in the 1960s folk boom, listen to this."
"Fantastic live recording, some classic traditional folk songs, along with some excellent Dylan covers. There's the odd foreign language song on it too. As far as any Joan Baez record goes, this is one of her best."
"Its often said that Bob Dylan's songs sound better as cover versions than the originals. I don't know if that's true all round, but here its certainly the case."
"In a world of heavily over-produced, synthetic music, its refreshing to hear a singer who can profoundly move an audience with just a guitar and a voice. There is a special magic in her voice, her guitar and the response of the appreciative audience."
"This LP is even better than Joan Baez In Concert Part 1. The selection of songs is better, as it contains more traditional folk songs, a fact that purists may wish to note. These songs serve to showcase her sweet, clear soprano to perfection."
"This is a live concert recording, so be prepared for clapping and an enthusiastic reception by the concert crowds, as well as some crowd interaction and participation. She pulls you into songs old and new with a voice like no other. A sweet sound, but one filled with power as well. A voice that commands listening to."
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