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  1. Woodrow Wilson Guthrie ( / ˈɡʌθri /; July 14, 1912 – October 3, 1967) was an American singer-songwriter and composer who was one of the most significant figures in American folk music. His work focused on themes of American socialism and anti-fascism.

  2. Discover Woody Guthrie's living legacy through his biography and extensive listing of his published lyrics. Learn about public educational programs, traveling exhibits, and films all based on the life of Woody Guthrie.

  3. Who Is Woody Guthrie? Most people know Woody as the artist who wrote “This Land is Your Land,” but for those who look to him as an influence on art and activism, he is so much more. He wrote more than 3,000 songs in his lifetime — although relatively few were ever recorded — and he was a highly skilled visual artist.

  4. 4 days ago · Woody Guthrie (born July 14, 1912, Okemah, Oklahoma, U.S.—died October 3, 1967, New York, New York) was an American folk singer and songwriter whose songs, many of which are now classics, chronicled the plight of common people, especially during the Great Depression.

  5. Woody Guthrie - The Best of Woody Guthrie. A new music service with official albums, singles, videos, remixes, live performances and more for Android, iOS and desktop. It's all here.

  6. 4 days ago · Woody Guthrie (1912-1967) was one of Americas greatest folksingers and most influential songwriters. His songs celebrate the beauty and bounty of America and seek the truth about our country and its people.

  7. Woodrow Wilson “Woody” Guthrie (1912-67) was one of the most important folk composers in American history. "This Land Is Your Land" is ubiquitous in American life and regarded by many as an alternative national anthem. His songs have influenced generations of musicians and the work of the Center.

  8. Woody Guthrie was a stubborn, moody, irresponsible and just plain ornery soul; a hard-drinking egomaniac who ”borrowed” nearly all of the melodies of his many songs; an irregular source of support to his wives and children; and one of the world’s worst house guests.

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    Woodrow Wilson Guthrie was born on July 14, 1912, in Okemah, Oklahoma. He was the second-born son of Charles and Nora Belle Guthrie. His father – a cowboy, land speculator, and local politician – taught Woody Western songs, Indian songs, and Scottish folk tunes.

  10. 2 days ago · Before Bob Dylan, Joan Baez or Bruce Springsteen, there was Woody Guthrie. Guthrie, a pioneering folk singer and activist, was pro-union, anti-war and once said he "cussed out high rents ... and punk politicians." His songs include the classic, "This Land is Your Land," and often reflected themes of ...