Fred Holstein
Fred Holstein - Live at the Earl of Old Town
© 2008 eddie holstein
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A folk singer in the Pete Seeger tradition who interprets traditional and contemporary folk tunes and encourages his audiences to sing along.
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- 1 I Never Will Marry
- 2 Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye
- 3 Outward Bound
- 4 You Ain't Goin' Nowhere
- 5 Urge For Going
- 6 Tramp On the Street
- 7 Passing Through
- 8 Turn Around/don't Bother Me/mockingbird
- 9 A Hard Rain's A-gonna Fall
- 10 Folsom Prison Blues
- 11 A Satisfied Mind
- 12 Suzanne
- 13 May There Always Be Sunshine/this Land Is Your Land
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This CD is a live performance by Fred in 1969 at the legendary Chicago folk club, The Earl Of Old Town. Most of the songs are not on any of his other recordings and many are songs Fred rarely performed in later years. A treat for Fred’s fans, everyone who remembers the folk boom of the 60s and 70s and anyone who loves live folk music.
Fred Holstein always said he was a folk singer, nothing more, nothing less. He sang in Chicago’s folk music clubs for over 40 years – and in the Pete Seeger tradition, Fred had his audiences singing with him. He chose both traditional and contemporary folk songs and in Ray Nordstrand’s words “sang them like they should be sung.”
Here is some of what Eddie Holstein had to say about his brother:
“In December 1958 Fred and I went to see Pete Seeger for the very first time at Orchestra Hall. As we sat in our seats the lights dimmed and with no introduction Pete Seeger came galloping out and broke right into East Virginia Blues. We both thought, gee, this guy even looks like a banjo. Everything that was good in the world was in that hall that night. Pete had us sounding like the Robert Shaw Chorale. With his songs and stories he took us all over the country and to parts of the world we never saw.
The wonder of that evening never diminished for Fred. At 15 he knew that’s what he was going to do...”
And Rich Warren:
“…Fred, like a painter, approached a song as if it was an outline to be filled in and colored. He never copied from the composer or the tradition. He never sang by number. He took a song apart and reconstructed it in the way he thought it would most move the listener. A song absolutely had to resonate in him before he would sing it…”
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- author: Bob Tamillo
Having moved from my hometown of Chicago some 35 years ago and discovering Fred's music was available from you, I can't begin to tell you this CD brought back a wonderful nostalgic musical time to this "old folkie". I was there when they taped Fred's preformance at the Earl of Old Town in 1968 (which was my regular hangout for several years). Fred was a staple there as well as other Chicago Folksters such as Bonnie Koloc, Tom Post, Steve Goodman, John Prine, Henry Moore, Fred's brother Ed et al. All of whom I had the pleasure of knowing. Hearing Fred once again has brought back a flood of memories, as I listenend to his relaxed, simplistic guitar playing style & mellow baratone voice singing the songs he did so often during "his set" at the Earl. A big Thanx to CD Baby for offering this excellent selection. In fact, it moved me so much that I've ordered Fred's double CD that yo also offer (as well as Bonnie Koloc's double CD). You guys are the best.
Thanks for More Fred Holstein!
author: James CapaldiEven though I've never been to Chicago, I've known about Fred Holstein for many years. Probably through the pages of Sing Out! He was a real folksinger and troubador in every sense of the word. He took a song and made it his own in his beautiful voice. I have all of his vinyl LP's, and now this third CD of his music. I did meet Fred very briefly once several years ago at the Hudson River Clearwater Festival. I shyly told him that I really enjoyed his music and he thanked me. If the Holstein family or friends of Fred have any more of this great material, please release it so that the rest of us can enjoy it. One thing that Fred believed in was the sharing of his music, and CD's like this make it possible since Fred is sadly no longer with us. Thanks for this CD. May there be many more to follow.
Forever Grateful!
author: Kathy MurphyI am and will be forever grateful for the release of this CD. I, too, have gone through all the vinyl LPs released by Fred back when and love this recording at the Earl. It brings me back to the days when I would go downtown from the far suburbs to hear Fred whenever I knew he was in town. Even love the sounds of Earl that can occasionally be heard in the background. Brings back wonderful memories. Thanks once again to Ed and CD Baby for making this available.
Fred Holstein !!!
author: PeterI am enjoying the CD immensely. I am grateful to Eddie Holstein, CD Baby and especially to my father for first making me aware of Fred Holstein (and many other fine artists) when I was young. I had a very old copy of Fred's first vinyl LP years ago. It was full of scratches but it was one of my prized possessions and I remember how thrilled I was when it was re-released on CD. Many thanks again!
- author: Mary Ann Gilpatrick
What a revelation! I didn't know Fred ever did Dylan or Cohen. I could listen to Fred's voice singing anything. Just hearing him say "A chick by the name of Joni Mitchell" is worth the price of admission. His rendition of her song is the best thing on the CD, I think. Fred appreciated a good poem.
Fred Holstein - Live at the Earl of Old Town
author: sam treynorSome of our best memories from Chicago are of Fred Holstein singing at the Earl and at Somebody Else's Troubles. This cd was a great way to bring them back.
fred holstein live at earl of old town
author: jourdan gottliebhere's hoping more like this will be found. jourdan