His ability to inspire can be heard in songs as different as “We Shall Overcome,” “Wimoweh,' and “Guantanamera” his folklorist roots are reflected in his vivid treatment of traditional fare like “Darling Corey.” For both curious newcomers and longtime admirers, Greatest Hits is a succinct summation of why Seeger remained an iconic figure to the end of his 94 years. Pete Seeger 100 Audio CD 17 offers from £1.92 Super Hits Gary Puckett & the Union Gap 411 Audio CD 10 offers from £7.

The renditions here of “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season),” “The Bells of Rhymney,' and “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” testify to his skills as a tunesmith as well as his charisma as a performer. Though only his recording of Malvina Reynolds’ “Little Boxes” made the singles charts, Seeger’s own compositions reached millions through cover versions by artists like The Kingston Trio, The Byrds, and Judy Collins. Pete Seeger tenor, long-neck banjo (19481952, 19551958, 1980 died 2014) Erik Darling tenor (19581962 died 2008) Frank Hamilton tenor (19621963) Bernie Krause tenor (19631964) Partial discography edit The Weavers' Greatest Hits The Weavers at Carnegie Hall (live) The Weavers at Carnegie Hall Vol. Pete Seeger's Greatest Hits Import Pete Seeger Format: Audio CD 4.5 out of 5 stars 273 ratings -27 17.8317.83 Was: 24.5024.50 See all 32 formats and editions Streaming Unlimited MP3 9.99 Listen with our Free App Audio CD 17.83 12 Used from 3.93 5 New from 15.93 Vinyl 50.00 5 Used from 7.00 4 New from 50. Recorded between 19, these tracks keep the spotlight on the folk legend’s vocals, guitar, and banjo as he leads his audience in stirring sing-alongs. The bedrock of Pete Seeger’s legacy as a musician, songwriter, and activist can be found on this best-of album.

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