This Land Is Your Land

Jim Ed Brown and the Browns · The Three Bells [Bear Family] [1993]

(Woody Guthrie)

This land is your land, this land is mine land

From California to the New York Islands

Through the redwood forrest to the gulf stream waters

I said this land belongs to you and me.

As I went roaming that ribbon of highway

I saw above me there in the skyway

I saw below me a golden valley

I said this land belongs to you and me.

This land is your land, this land is mine land

From California to the New York Islands

Through the redwood forrest to the gulf stream waters

I said this land belongs to you and me.

I roamed and rambled, I followed my footsteps

Crossed the golden sands of your diamond desert

And all around me a voice kept saying

It said, ''This land belongs to you and me.''

This land is your land, this land is mine land

From California to the New York Islands

Through the redwood forrest to the gulf stream waters

I said this land belongs to you and me.

I said this land belongs to you and me...

This Land Is Your Land

Jim Ed Brown and the Browns deliver a spirited rendition of the folk classic 'This Land Is Your Land' on their 1993 Bear Family release, The Three Bells. While the song is widely recognized for its political undertones and connection to Pete Seeger's version, Brown's interpretation emphasizes the song's roots in traditional American folk music. Recorded with the characteristic energy of the Browns, the track captures the acoustic textures and social commentary inherent in the original composition. This recording stands as a significant song in the band's discography, showcasing their ability to reinterpret well-known standards with a distinct regional flavor that honors the genre's legacy while maintaining their unique vocal style.