Foreign folk music. Classic folk masterpieces and recommended popular songs.
What kind of image comes to mind when you hear the term “folk song”? Some of you might think of singer-songwriters performing solo with an acoustic guitar, or perhaps consider it somewhat old-fashioned music.
Originally derived from traditional styles like folk and ethnic music, folk songs have evolved across eras and continue to be loved to this day.
This time, we’ve researched and selected a wide range of folk songs, from classic masterpieces to recent hits! We hope you’ll find a new favorite.
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Foreign folk songs. Classic and recommended popular folk tracks (21–30)
who knows where the time goes?Sandy Denny
Sandy Denny was a British singer-songwriter active from 1967 to 1978.
She was also known as the lead singer of the folk rock band Fairport Convention.
This track was released in 1968.
The Mary Ellen CarterStan Rogers
Stan Rogers was a Canadian folk music singer-songwriter who was active from 1970 to 1983.
This track was released in 1979.
It has been covered by many artists, including Jim Post and Mischief Brew.
Gentle On My MindJohn Hartford
A track written by John Hartford, an American folk, country, and bluegrass composer and musician.
It won a Grammy Award in 1968.
The track has been recorded by artists such as Glen Campbell, Aretha Franklin, and Dean Martin.
The Trees They Do Grow HighMartin Carthy
Here is a traditional ballad included on Martin Carthy’s debut album, “Martin Carthy,” released in June 1965.
Carthy is known as a leading figure in the British folk music scene.
The story, which portrays the tragic fate of a boy forced into marriage at a young age and his wife, carries a timeless, universal theme that resonates across generations.
Carthy’s distinctive guitar playing and rich vocals breathe new life into this old tale.
The way his singing weaves the narrative over the gentle tones of the acoustic guitar is the very essence of folk song.
It’s a piece I highly recommend not only to lovers of traditional music, but also to those who don’t usually listen to folk.
For The Sake Of The SongTownes Van Zandt
A track by Townes Van Zandt, often called a master of the country and folk music genres.
It’s the title track from his debut album, released in 1968.
Covered by many artists, the track was re-released in 1993.