This collection features the original versions of all 26 songs Guthrie submitted to the Bonneville Power Administration in 1941 to promote development of the Columbia River and hydro-power, with a new introduction by Bill Murlin. Songs: The Ballad of Jackhammer John • Columbia's Waters • Grand Coulee Dam • Hard Travelin' • It Takes a Married Man to Sing a Worried Song • Lumber Is King • Oregon Trail • Portland Town to Klamath Falls • Ramblin' Blues • Roll, Columbia, Roll • Washington Talkin' Blues • The White Ghost Train • and more.
Song List
The Ballad Of Jackhammer John
The Biggest Thing That Man Has Ever Done (The Great Historical Bum)
Columbia Talkin' Blues (Talking Columbia)
Columbia's Waters
Eleckatricity And All
Grand Coulee Dam
Grand Coulee Powder Monkey
Guys On The Grand Coulee Dam
Hard Travelin'
It Takes A Married Man To Sing A Worried Song
Jackhammer John
Lumber Is King
Mile An' A Half From Th' End Of Th' Line (End Of My Line)
New Found Land
Oregon Trail
Out Past The End Of The Line
Pastures Of Plenty
Portland Town To Klamath Falls
Ramblin' 'Round
Ramblin' Blues
Roll, Columbia, Roll
Roll On, Columbia
The Song Of The Grand Coulee Dam (Way Up In That Northwest)