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babsellen's review
4.0
More of a window into the evolution of the extraordinary folk/blues/jazz scene in the Village during the mid-'50s through the mid'60s than a biography. Mostly related as a memoir by the lovingly dubbed "Mayor of MacDougal Street," Dave Van Ronk, the book is completed by the co-author Elijah Wald after Dave's death from cancer in 2002. I wish it could have gone on, but fate stepped in. Some day I would like to read an actual bio of this unique man whose music I love.
adamcarrico91's review
5.0
This was not only the best book about the 1960's folk revival or Greenwich Village, but the best music related book at all I've ever read. Dave Van Ronk's storytelling that is present in so many of his live recordings is translated to the page perfectly in this work.
johnday's review
5.0
Wow. What a great read. Wish I'd listened to more of his music in the past, but I do now.
dom_00's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0