Two Beers Veirs
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Two Beers Veirs is a self released EP
released by American singer-songwriter Laura Veirs
in 2008. It features covers of traditional folk songs, ranging from traditional ballads to an Elizabeth Cotten
song.
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
released by American singer-songwriter Laura Veirs
Laura Veirs
Laura Pauline Veirs is an American singer-songwriter.Veirs was raised in Colorado, studied geology and Mandarin Chinese at Carleton College, worked as a translator for a geological expedition in China, and now lives in Portland, Oregon.While growing up, she heard folk-country, classical, and pop...
in 2008. It features covers of traditional folk songs, ranging from traditional ballads to an Elizabeth Cotten
Elizabeth Cotten
Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten was an American blues and folk musician, singer, and songwriter.A self-taught left-handed guitarist, Cotten developed her own original style. Her approach involved using a right-handed guitar , not re-strung for left-handed playing, essentially, holding a right-handed...
song.
Track listing
- "Spike Drivers Blues" – 2:44
- "Wildwood FlowerWildwood Flower"Wildwood Flower" is an American song, best known through performances and recordings by the Carter Family. However, the song predates them. The original title was "I'll Twine 'Mid the Ringlets"...
" – 3:53 - "The Coo Coo BirdThe Cuckoo (song)"The Cuckoo" is a traditional English folk song. It has been covered by many musicians in several different styles. An early notable recorded version was performed by Appalachian folk musician Clarence Ashley with a unique banjo tuning....
" – 3:10 - "Freight Train" – 3:00
- "Wasps of Rain" – 3:18