Absolutely the Best (Odetta album)


Absolutely the Best is a compilation album by American folk singer Odetta, originally released in 2000.
The focus of the material are the songs Odetta performed when recording for the Tradition label — 11 tracks from Odetta Sings Ballads and Blues and seven from At the Gate of Horn.

Track listing

All songs Traditional unless otherwise noted.
  1. "Gallows Tree " – 2:50
  2. "Joshua" – 1:51
  3. "Chilly Winds" – 2:40
  4. "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" – 1:53
  5. "Take This Hammer" – 3:30
  6. "Muleskinner Blues" – 2:51
  7. "Another Man Done Gone" – 2:09
  8. "The Midnight Special" – 2:34
  9. "Alabama Bound" – 1:42
  10. "God's Gonna Cut You Down" – 1:48
  11. "Glory, Glory" – 2:10
  12. "Easy Rider" – 5:04
  13. "Jack o' Diamonds" – 3:13
  14. "Shame and Scandal" – 2:20
  15. "'Buked and Scorned" – 2:38
  16. "Lowlands" – 2:36
  17. "Pretty Horses" – 2:59
  18. Spiritual Trilogy: "Oh, Freedom", "Come and Go With Me", "I'm on My Way" – 6:06

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