Woody Guthrie’s American Song: A must-see!
Posted by Harold on June 2:
Review: I grew up in southern Oklahoma listening to my parents both singing and dad playing guitar and I realize on seeing MTC’s “Woodie Guthrie’s American Song” that most of those songs were Woodie’s. I don’t remember their ever mentioning his name – I’m not sure they even knew who he was – but the songs told the stories of our lives and those of our neighbors.
As terrific as Woody’s music is, I think he would have been gobsmacked by hearing how great this cast makes his music sound. These five actor/singers have such beautiful harmonies and sounds, sung from the heart, that they really outshine the material. And the three instrumentalists (who sing beautifully, as well) make the voices sound even better.
I’m telling everyone I know that this is a must-see!
Posted: June 10th, 2010 under Woody Guthrie's American Song