"In my opionin Joan Baez was always at her best singing traditional folk songs either from England or the Appalachians. I have owned this as a vinyl LP since the early 1960's and am glad to see it is now available on CD because my record player died. Long live early Joan!"
A VOICE LIKE NO OTHER...
Lawyeraau | Balmoral Castle | 01/02/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Ms. Baez has a pure, crystalline voice that is an instrument unto itself. You will know what I mean when you hear her sing "Waggoner's Lad" without accompaniment. This is quickly followed up by some achingly beautiful folk songs, such as "The Trees They Do Grow High", "The Lily of the West", and "Silkie". Wham Bam... before you know it, you are hooked!This extraordinary CD ends on a very high note with "Plaisir D'Amour" which is a beautiful love song and, sung by Ms. Baez, one which will not be easily forgotten. This is an exquisitely wonderful CD, and if you are not already a fan of Ms. Baez, it will quickly make you into one. She is, undoubtedly, a national treasure."
A lovely voice unfettered
Lawyeraau | 07/10/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Here is a young woman's voice so strong and lovely that it can take the simplicity and lasting melody of folk songs and give the songs the honor they deserve. You can clearly hear the words and stories of these age old-songs. Her voice has the range and purity to make you ache with its beauty."
Outstanding album
melissa grove | Collins. Georgia | 11/25/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I believe this is one of Joans best Albums it has such beauty with every word she sings she becomes more and more enchanting. I love her work and I believe she is one of the best folk artists our nation has ever know."
Another great one.
Gareth Ellzey | Austin, TX | 06/03/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This, like the first volume of Joan Baez, is a wonderful compendium of folk songs. These songs obviously have a following all their own, having been collected before they vanish forever by dedicated musical historians. Joan's rendering of them is a joy to listen to. These songs are classics, because they have singable melodies, express enduring emotions, and have universal appeal. Joan lifts them from the simple to the sublime, in my opinion."