Woodrow Wilson Guthrie (July 14, 1912 – October 3, 1967) was an American singer, songwriter, and composer, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of American folk music. His songs often addressed themes of social justice, anti‑fascism, and the struggles of working people, and works such as “This Land Is Your Land” and “Tear the Fascists Down” became touchstones for later generations of politically engaged musicians. Guthrie wrote hundreds of songs across country, folk, children’s music, ballads, and improvised pieces. His album Dust Bowl Ballads, which chronicles life during the Dust Bowl era, has been recognized as one of the most important recordings of the 20th century and was included in Mojo magazine’s list of 100 Records That Changed the World. Many of his recordings are preserved in the Library of Congress. A long list of artists have cited Guthrie as a major influence, including Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Lou Reed, Phil Ochs, Bruce Springsteen, Donovan, Robert Hunter, Harry Chapin, John Mellencamp, Andy Irvine, Joe Strummer, Billy Bragg, Dropkick Murphys, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Jeff Tweedy, Tom Paxton, Country Joe McDonald, Brian Fallon, Sean Bonnette, Sixto Rodríguez, Steve Earle, and Jesse Welles. Guthrie was also known for the slogan “This machine kills fascists”, which he famously displayed on his guitar during performances.
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This Land Is Your Land
The House of the Rising Sun
Tear The Facists Down
Car Song
I Ain’t Got No Home In This World Anymore
So long it’s been good to know you
Jesus Christ
Miss Pavlichenko
Deportee (Plane Crash At Los Gatos)
Dust Bowl Ballads (1964)
Struggle
Dust Bowl Ballads 1964 Full Albim
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