Tom Paxton and John McCutcheon (photo credit: Michael G. Stewart)
Two of folk music’s most celebrated songwriters, Tom Paxton and John McCutcheon delve into their vibrant songwriting partnership. They reflect on the influence of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, the 1960s Greenwich Village scene and the origins of ‘The Last Thing on My Mind’, ‘Ramblin’ Boy’, ‘Christmas in the Trenches’ and ‘Whose Garden Was This’.
Further information
Tom Paxton & John McCutcheon: Together – on Tom Paxton’s website
folkmusic.com – John McCutcheon
Tom Paxton & John McCutcheon podcast tracks
Written version of this podcast
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(27:25) The Last Thing On My Mind… I’d opt for The Move’s trippy version from the Shazam album, with Carl Wayne on vocals.