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George Harrison's "Got My Mind Set on You," his last No. 1 single, was originally recorded by James Ray in 1962. It was ...

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As you would expect, her version made the record sound more like a gospel record than an American folk song. Who would’ve thought that someone as talented as Michael Jackson would need to cover ...

The Smithsonian's collections and archives are a rich source of information on American folk music and its many genres. Smithsonian Folkways is home to a significant collection of folk music ...

Folk music also played an influential role in environmental political efforts and anti-war protests during the United States' engagement in Vietnam. Smithsonian Folkways Recordings playlists, Sounds ...

They also brought early exposure to Bob Dylan by turning two of his songs, “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” and “Blowin’ in the Wind,” into Billboard Top 10 hits as they helped lead an American ...

These four top-notch and memorable one-hit wonders seemingly vanished after their sole claim to fame... or DID they?

Yarrow, who also co-wrote the group's most enduring song, "Puff the Magic ... the Wind," into Billboard Top 10 hits as they helped lead an American renaissance in folk music.

Yarrow, who also co-wrote the group’s most enduring song ... in the Wind,” into Billboard Top 10 hits as they helped lead an American renaissance in folk music. They performed “Blowin ...