S. McAulay | Oakland, CA United States | 08/19/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"this "anthology" of mostly traditional folk music is a marvelous trip back for those of us who sang along in the coffee houses and open air festivals of the 60's and early 70's. it ought to be just as enjoyable for listeners today -- they're wonderful songs, and barbara's a wonderful talent. happily, i can tell the earlier reviewer who wondered "what's become of barbara?" that's she's singing up a storm again, in better voice than ever, just back from a successful european tour and with a new cd just out: "what are you gonna do when there ain't no jazz?" ..."
Incredible blueys take on traditional folk
Lisa Ann Paul | San Francisco, CA USA | 11/01/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Just discovered Barbara Dane through Intnernet Radio, Live365, and what a discovery! She has a smokey bluesy voice that defies discription. Her unique interpretation gives these traditional folk songs -- that you've no doubt heard a million times -- a new and timeless meaning.I wish she had ten albums in circulation, so I could buy them all and put them in my CD changer in endless rotation."
Must-have for fans of "folk scare" era
Thomas J. Byers | 06/05/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If like Joan Baez and Odetta you are certain to love this CD. Because Barbara was performing in Los Angeles instead of Boston or NYC, she is not as well known as some others from that era, but don't let that mislead you. She has a strong, emotive voice - her talent is second only to Joan Baez, and Barbara is more "authentic"."
Barbara Dane on Don Ewell CD
Thomas J. Byers | Omaha NE | 03/28/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Those Barbara Dane fans looking for more by her should look up a CD titled "Denver Concert" under Don Ewell. Ewell is a great pianist and this concert is just the two of them together. Dane sings on about half of the songs, with the others being piano solos by Ewell. This was my first exposure to her, being a Ewell fan, and I was blown away by her voice. She's good on the Folk Songs CD, but I think her voice is better on the Denver Concert CD."
Where's Barbara Dane
Thomas J. Byers | 05/21/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"What ever happened to Barbara Dane? This lady can sing and she plays guitar quite well too. I can hear some of Bob Dylan's style in her playin'. He picked up on her folk stuff pretty quick. This is one fine album. I'm glad I stumbled onto it. It's worth every $."