In October 1970, “Rising Son” label released “Washington County”, the fifth Arlo Guthrie album. It was recorded in August 1970, and was produced by Lenny Waronker and John Pilla.

Personnel:

• Arlo Guthrie – vocals, banjo, guitar, piano, autoharp, harp
• John Pilla – guitar, autoharp, harmony vocals
• Clarence White- electric guitar
• Ry Cooder- bottleneck guitar
• Doug Dillard- banjo
• Chris Ethridge- bass
• Hoyt Axton- vocals, bass
• Gary Walters – bass
• Richard Hayward- drums
• Barry Feldman – executive producer
• Van Dyke Parks- co-producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Arlo Guthrie; except where noted.

1. Introduction
2. Fencepost Blues
3. Gabriel’s Mother’s Highway Ballad #16 Blues
4. Washington County
5. Valley to Pray
6. Lay Down Little Doggies – Woody Guthrie
7. I Could Be Singing
8. If You Would Just Drop By
9. Percy’s Song – Bob Dylan
10. I Want to Be Around