This Land is Your Land
About this book
Since Woody Guthrie wrote "This Land is Your Land" in the 1940's, it has become one of the most familiar and best-loved folk songs in America.Now, for the first time, this classic is brought to life in a richly illustrated edition for the whole family to share. Legendary folksinger-songwriter Woody Guthrie's stirring lyrics and acclaimed folk artist Kathy Jakobsen's detailed paintings invite readers on a journey across the country, creating an unforgettable portrait of our diverse land and its people.Featuring the complete lyrics and musical notation, as well as a biographical scrapbook and tribute by folksinger Pete Seeger, this book is a celebration of the power of a song to move people and inspire change, passing on Guthrie's undying belief that "this land was made for you and me" to a new generation. Woody Guthrie (1912–1967) wrote more than a thousand folk songs, ballads and children's songs. His homespun humor and earthy, activist songwriting set the stage for the folk music explosion of the 1960s and influenced many popular recording artists, including Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. His musical legacy endures as countless musicians, activists, teachers, and families continue to discover and sing his songs.