The Weavers - Folk Songs Around The World (1959)

The album "Folk Songs Around The World" is a significant compilation released in 1959, bringing together studio recordings by the legendary quartet The Weavers. Although the record was released at the end of the decade, it focuses on the group's early and most commercially successful period (early 1950s) during their collaboration with the Decca label.

The concept of the release is fully reflected in its title: the musicians perform folk songs from various corners of the globe, including Israel, Indonesia, the USA, and the British Isles. A distinctive feature of the sound is the combination of traditional acoustic instruments (Pete Seeger's banjo, Fred Hellerman's guitar) with lush orchestral arrangements typical of the pop music of that era. This album serves as a testament to The Weavers' mission to bridge cultures through music and showcases their signature harmonies, which inspired the subsequent generation of folk artists.

Tracklist:
1-1 The Weavers - Around The World [2:34]
1-2 The Weavers - Bay Of Mexico [2:44]
1-3 The Weavers - I Know Where I’m Going [1:46]
1-4 The Weavers - Hush Little Baby [1:13]
1-5 The Weavers - The Frozen Logger [2:36]
1-6 The Weavers - Darling Corey [2:08]
1-7 The Weavers - Follow The Drinking Gourd [2:36]
1-8 The Weavers - Tzena, Tzena, Tzena [2:10]
1-9 The Weavers - Suliram (Indonesian Lullaby) [2:55]
1-10 The Weavers - Sylvie (Bring Me Li'l Water, Sylvie) [2:48]
1-11 The Weavers - Greensleeves [1:45]
1-12 The Weavers - Along The Colorado Trail [3:03]
1-13 The Weavers - Hard, Ain't It Hard [3:06]