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The Mayor of MacDougal Street: A Memoir
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LENGTH10 hrs and 28 mins
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RELEASE DATE04-12-12
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
Hear the memoir that served as inspiration for a major motion picture written and directed by the Coen brothers.
Dave Van Ronk was one of the founding figures of the 1960s folk revival, but he was far more than that. A pioneer of modern acoustic blues, a fine songwriter and arranger, a powerful singer, and one of the most influential guitarists of the ’60s, he was also a marvelous storyteller, a peerless musical historian, and one of the most quotable figures on the Village scene.
The Mayor of MacDougal Street is a firsthand account by a major player in the social and musical history of the ’50s and ’60s. It features encounters with young stars-to-be like Bob Dylan, Tom Paxton, Phil Ochs, and Joni Mitchell, as well as older luminaries like the Reverend Gary Davis, Mississippi John Hurt, and Odetta. Colorful, hilarious, and engaging, The Mayor of MacDougal Street is a feast for anyone interested in the music, politics, and spirit of a revolutionary period in American culture.
©2005 Elijah Wald and Andrea Vuocolo (P)2012 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
What the Critics Say
“In Greenwich Village, Van Ronk was king of the street, he reigned supreme.” (Bob Dylan)
“A wise and very funny book.” (The New Yorker)
“A hulking raconteur and iconoclast, [Van Ronk] fondly captures the spirit of the times.” (Q)
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"Great personal tale of the Folk boom"
What did you love best about The Mayor of MacDougal Street?Always great to hear from someone that was actually in the thick of it. Van Ronk was a quirky fun guy that played some nice tunes. He gives a very objective view of what went down. Also kudos to Elijah Wald for getting it all together and making it very readable. If you are a folk fan it is a must read
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