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“Shenandoah” is one of America’s most recognizable folk tunes. According to the Library of Congress, the song probably was composed before or during the Civil War.
It may have started as a sea-shanty - a work song used by sailors to coordinate their efforts. By the end of the 19th century, “Shenandoah” had achieved widespread popularity, both on land and at sea.
Though most of the songs on “We Shall Overcome,” including “Shenandoah,” are traditional folk tunes and many fall under public domain, they were all chosen because of their association with folk singer Pete Seeger.
Seeger, who turned 87 on May 3, pioneered protest music in the 1950s and 1960s.
Springsteen joins the long list of artists to record a version of the song, including Harry Belafonte, Bob Dylan, The Chieftains, Duane Eddy, Judy Garland, Arlo Guthrie, and of course, Pete Seeger.
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