Wednesday, April 29, 2020

“Pretty Boy Floyd”, Woody Guthrie

This way: Pretty Boy Floyd

Is there anybody better then Woody Guthrie? I fear to know what music would be like today with out him. Woody Guthrie wrote a protest song romanticizing Floyd's life in 1939 called "Pretty Boy Floyd" which recounted Floyd's supposed generosity to the poor. It satirically compared foreclosing bankers to outlaws. 

[Spotify] Pretty Boy Floyd

[Extra credit] Pretty Boy Floyd Pete Seeger version (1961)

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