In October 1970, “Reprise” label released “Washington County”, the third Arlo Guthrie studio 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
- Ry Cooder – bottleneck guitar
- John Pilla – guitar, autoharp, harmony vocals
- Clarence White – electric guitar
- Doug Dillard – banjo
- Hoyt Axton – vocals, bass
- Chris Ethridge – bass guitar
- Gary Walters – bass guitar
- Richie Hayward – drums
- Barry Feldman – executive producer
- Van Dyke Parks – co-producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Arlo Guthrie, except where noted.
- Introduction
- Fencepost Blues
- Gabriel’s Mother’s Hiway Ballad #16 Blues
- Washington County
- Valley to Pray – Doc Coutson, John Pilla, Arlo Guthrie
- Lay Down Little Doggies – Woody Guthrie
- I Could Be Singing
- If You Would Just Drop By
- Percy’s Song – Bob Dylan
- I Want to Be Around