Mermaid Avenue by Billy Bragg & Wilco

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The decision to collaborate on this project was a bold one. Guthrie's lyrics, often steeped in the social and political struggles of mid-20th century America, could have easily been treated as museum pieces, preserved in amber for posterity. Instead, Bragg and Wilco approached them with a sense of vitality and relevance, reimagining Guthrie's words for a new generation. This act of musical archaeology — unearthing forgotten lyrics and setting them to new music — imbues Mermaid Avenue with a profound historical significance. 

Featured songs: 

California Stars
One By One
Ingrid Bergman
Christ For President
Another Man’s Done Gone
At My Window Sad And Lonely