Paul Clayton and the Folksong Revival

By Bob Coltman

Paul Clayton and the Folksong Revival is the first biography of the folk singer and song collector Paul Clayton (1931-1967). Preeminently a scholar-balladeer, Clayton is credited with the Top-Ten hit "Gotta Travel On" and single-handedly brought hundreds of obscure folksongs to light for the mid-century radio and recording market. He influenced listeners and friends from Dave Van Ronk to Bob Dylan, who considered Clayton a mentor, "mindguard," and well of folksong.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810861321
• ISBN13: 9780810861329
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"