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John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind
John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind
Sat, 05/02/2020 - 10:00pm - 11:00pm
Tune in for this special guided tour of the folk sensations from the '50's and '60's!
John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind, a My Music special airs Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 10 p.m. on WXXI-TV. The special focuses on the greatest singers and songwriters of the classic 1950s and 1960s folk era. Presented by the lead singer of The Lovin’ Spoonful, John Sebastian, Folk Rewindfeatures a treasure trove of historical footage that has not been seen in more than four decades, plus new performances by artists who are still appearing in concert today.
Featuring Pete Seeger and Judy Collins singing "Turn, Turn, Turn," Harry Belafonte’s hit "Jamaica Farewell," Trini Lopez’s rendition of "If I Had a Hammer," Rod McKuen’s classic "Seasons in the Sun," Bobby Darin’s heartfelt "Simple Song of Freedom" and many, many more.
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