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.
- Introduction
- Fencepost Blues
- Gabriel’s Mother’s Highway Ballad #16 Blues
- Washington County
- Valley to Pray
- 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

