''Joan Baez, Vol. 2'' is the second studio album by

Joan Baez Joan Chandos Baez (; born January 9, 1941) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and activist. Her contemporary folk music often includes songs of protest and social justice. Baez has performed publicly for over 60 years, releasing more ...

. Released in 1961, the album, like her self-titled 1960 debut album, featured mostly traditional songs. The bluegrass band

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provided backup on two songs. ''Joan Baez, Vol. 2'' peaked at #13 on the

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album chart and was nominated for a

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for "Best Contemporary Folk Performance". The Vanguard reissue contains three unreleased tracks, "I Once Loved A Boy", "Poor Boy" and "Longest Train I Ever Saw".

Reception

In his

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review, music critic Matt Fink wrote of the album:

"The material chosen is truly exceptional... Without a doubt, Baez's version of "Pal of Mine" is every bit as vibrant as when the Carters recorded it, though here given a more bluegrass sound by the banjo and backup vocal accompaniment of the Greenbriar Boys. Baez is a true master of her craft, and though she hasn't always made the best choices for material, the 14 interpretations here are as timeless as the songs themselves... this is an album that all fans of traditional folk music should seek out."

Track listing

All songs

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, except where noted.

Personnel

– vocals, guitar *

– vocals, accompaniment (tracks B1-B2)

Certifications

References

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