The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music 17 years old

The Old, Weird America tracks the history of the Anthology of American Folk Music from its initial compilation of 78 records from rural Americana to its 1952 release on Folkways Records, the urban folk revival of the 1960s, and its continuing influence on contemporary music.

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The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music Cast

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Elvis Costello He was 52, now 69 years old
Allen Ginsberg He was 80, 70 years old when he died
Lou Reed He was 64, 71 years old when he died
Nick Cave He was 49, now 66 years old
David Johansen He was 57, now 74 years old
Beck He was 36, now 53 years old
Beth Orton She was 36, now 53 years old
Steve Earle He was 52, now 69 years old

The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music Crew

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The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music (17 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, February 01, 2007
  • Runtime: 90 minutes