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Woodrow Wilson Guthrie (; July 14, 1912 – October 3, 1967) was an American singer, songwriter, and composer widely considered one of the most significant figures in American folk music. His work focused on themes of American socialism and anti-fascism and has inspired many generations politically and musically with songs such as "This Land Is Your Land" and "Tear the Fascists Down". Guthrie wrote hundreds of country, folk, and children's songs, along with ballads and improvised works. Dust Bowl Ballads,... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Woody Guthrie first charted in 1945 with Oklahoma Hills.The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 3 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US Country the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.On US Alternative the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.

Top songs: #1: So Long (It's Been Good to Know Yuh) - #2: Gamblin' Man / Putting on the Style - #3: The Grand Coolie Dam - #4: So Long (It's Been Good to Know Yuh) - #5: Sally Don't You Grieve / Betty Betty Betty
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  Jack Guthrie
Oklahoma Hills
1.
07/1945

Oklahoma Hills
Jack Guthrie

38 pts




1
ctry






[Capitol 201]
written by Woody Guthrie greentick
  Gordon Jenkins and His Orchestra and the Weavers
2.
01/1951

#1  So Long (It's Been Good to Know Yuh)
Gordon Jenkins and His Orchestra and the Weavers

251 pts
4
US










written by Woody Guthrie greentick
  Paul Weston and His Orchestra
3.
02/1951

#4  So Long (It's Been Good to Know Yuh)
Paul Weston and His Orchestra

83 pts
21
US










vocals by The Norman Luboff Choir
written by Woody Guthrie greentick
  Ralph Marterie
4.
03/1951

So Long (It's Been Good to Know Yuh)
Ralph Marterie

66 pts
26
US










vocals by Skip Farrell & Ann Andrews
written by Woody Guthrie greentick
  Lonnie Donegan
5.
06/1957

#2  Gamblin' Man / Putting on the Style
Lonnie Donegan

195 pts










1
UK
as Lonnie Donegan & His Skiffle Group
written by Lonnie Donegan, Woody Guthrie greentick & Norman Cazden
6.
04/1958

#3  The Grand Coolie Dam
Lonnie Donegan

112 pts










6
UK
as Lonnie Donegan & His Skiffle Group
written by Lonnie Donegan & Woody Guthrie greentick
7.
07/1958

#5  Sally Don't You Grieve / Betty Betty Betty
Lonnie Donegan

74 pts










11
UK
as Lonnie Donegan & His Skiffle Group
written by Malvina Reynolds, Woody Guthrie greentick, traditional & Lonnie Donegan
  Hank Thompson
Oklahoma Hills
8.
05/1961

Oklahoma Hills
Hank Thompson

from Cheyenne Frontier Days   
12 pts




7
ctry






as Hank Thompson and the Brazos Valley Boys
[Capitol 4556]
written by Woody Guthrie greentick
  Ketty Lester
This Land Is Your Land
9.
12/1962

This Land Is Your Land
Ketty Lester

6 pts
97
US










[Era 3094]
written by Woody Guthrie greentick
  The New Christy Minstrels
This Land Is Your Land
10.
12/1962

This Land Is Your Land
The New Christy Minstrels

from The New Christy Minstrels   
6 pts
93
US










as Christy Minstrels
[Columbia 4-42592]
written by Woody Guthrie greentick
  Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs
11.
09/1963

New York Town
Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs

5 pts




26
ctry






as Flatt & Scruggs
[Columbia 4-42840]
written by Woody Guthrie greentick
  Arlo Guthrie
Gypsy Davy
12.
06/1973

Gypsy Davy
Arlo Guthrie

from Last of the Brooklyn Cowboys   
10 pts
105
US
23
AC








[Reprise 1158]
written by traditional & Woody Guthrie greentick
  U2
13.
09/1988

Jesus Christ
U2

from Folkways: A Vision Shared - A Tribute to Woody Guthrie and Leadbelly   Folkways: A Vision Shared - A Tribute to Woody Guthrie and Leadbelly
16 pts






38
rock
9
alt.


written by Woody Guthrie greentick
  The Dropkick Murphys
14.
03/2007

I'm Shipping Up to Boston
The Dropkick Murphys

from The Warrior's Code   The Warrior's Code
3 pts
101
US










[album cut]
written by Woody Guthrie greentick


See also...

is the parent of Arlo Guthrie


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