This compilation album was released by Folkways Records in 1955, gathering previous recordings by Pete Seeger made between 1954 and 1955. It includes traditional folk songs and original compositions, showcasing his characteristic banjo and guitar style.
The selection reflects Seeger's commitment to protest music and American oral tradition. Songs like 'If I Had a Hammer' and 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone?' appear here in early versions, though some were already known from his work with The Weavers.
The album was produced by Moe Asch, founder of Folkways, who documented much of the folk revival. Although not a massive commercial success, it cemented Seeger as a key figure in the genre and preserved recordings that later became historic.