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Apr 12, 2024 · Woody Guthrie (born July 14, 1912, Okemah, Oklahoma, U.S.—died October 3, 1967, New York, New York) was an American folk singer and songwriter whose songs, many of which are now classics, chronicled the plight of common people, especially during the Great Depression.
Who Is Woody Guthrie? Most people know Woody as the artist who wrote “This Land is Your Land,” but for those who look to him as an influence on art and activism, he is so much more. He wrote more than 3,000 songs in his lifetime — although relatively few were ever recorded — and he was a highly skilled visual artist.
Woodrow Wilson Guthrie was born on July 14, 1912 in Okemah, Oklahoma. Over the decades, his songs have run around the world like a fast train on a well-oiled track. They've become the folk song standards of the nation, known and performed in many languages throughout the world.
Jul 5, 2012 · The summer of 2012 marks the centennial of the birth of American folk icon Woody Guthrie, on July 14, 1912. A poet of the people, Guthrie wrote some of America's most important songs, including...
Woody Guthrie was also one of America’s greatest folk poets and the author of literally thousands of songs, including “Pastures of Plenty,” “Reuben James,” “Grand Coulee Dam,” “Do Re Mi,” “So Long, It’s Been Good to Know You” and “This Land Is Your Land.”. Read More.
Oct 10, 2012 · Woody Guthrie | Ain't Got No Home | American Masters | PBS. S20 Ep3: Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home. Ain’t Got No Home. October 10, 2012. He was born in Okemah, Oklahoma, on July 14,...
Mar 14, 2019 · Woody Guthrie circa 1940. Al Aumuller/Courtesy of Woody Guthrie Publications, Inc. This story is part of American Anthem, a yearlong series on songs that rouse, unite, celebrate and call to...
