“North Country Blues” by Bob Dylan
At the 1963 Newport Folk Festival, a new voice is heard.
Videos
“Ranger’s Command” – Woody Guthrie
This 1945 film is one of only two examples of Guthrie performing.
“In the Early Morning Rain” – Peter, Paul, & Mary
In this 1966 performance, Peter, Paul, & Mary share the personal heartache of loneliness because of a leaving loved one.
“I Dig Rock ‘n’ Roll Music – Peter, Paul, & Mary
Signifying the culmination of folk music’s Second Wave, this PPM song imitates The Mamas and the Papas, Donovan, and The Beatles musically, while pointing out the emptiness of the lyrics in rock ‘n’ roll songs.
“If I Had a Hammer” – Peter, Paul, & Mary
Peter, Paul, & Mary perform Pete Seeger’s song at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.
“Blowin’ In the Wind” – Peter, Paul, & Mary
Peter, Paul, & Mary perform Dylan’s classic song in 1963.
Joan Baez CBS This Morning Feature
The folk icon is featured on CBS This Morning in honor of her recognition as one of the Kennedy Center Honorees.
“We Shall Overcome” by Joan Baez
The unofficial anthem of the 1960s Civil Rights movement is performed by Baez in 1965 on BBC television.
“With God On Our Side” by Joan Baez
This Bob Dylan song was one of many covered in the early 1960s by Joan Baez. This performance is from 1966.