Odetta (1963 album)

Odetta is the title of a studio album by American folk singer Odetta, released in 1963. It was released by Vanguard Records, continuing her long association with the label. The album features a mix of traditional folk songs, spirituals, blues, and protest songs, reflecting Odetta's diverse repertoire and her commitment to social justice. Some notable tracks include "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child," "Gallows Pole," and "House of the Rising Sun." The album showcases Odetta's powerful voice and guitar playing, and is considered one of her important recordings from the early 1960s, a period of significant activity in the American folk revival movement.