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The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack


"With the help of her mother, family, friends, and fellow musicians, Aiyana Elliott reaches for her father, legendary cowboy troubadour, Ramblin' Jack Elliott. She explores who he is and how he got there, working back and forth between archival and contemporary footage. Born in 1932 in Brooklyn, busking through the South and West in the early 50s, a year with Woody Guthrie, six years flat picking in Europe, a triumphant return to Greenwich Village in the early 60s, mentoring Bob Dylan, then life on the road, from gig to gig, singing and telling stories. A Grammy and the National Medal of Arts await Jack near the end of a long trail. What will Aiyana find for herself?" -- Amazon.com

From Folkrockman:

"If you're a Dylan fan, this movie is a MUST! To see the connection between Woody Guthrie and Bob, you gotta see the clips shown here. It's a touching story lovingly told and there ups and downs, sadness and joy, and a lot in between. You can hear Ramblin' Jack in some of Dylan's songs. Highly recommended!"


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