Joseph C. Hickerson (born October 20, 1935, in Highland Park, Illinois) is a

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singer and songleader. A graduate of Oberlin College, for 35 years (1963–1998) he was Librarian and Director of the Archive of Folk Song at the

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of the

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. Joe brought together the Ukrainian source and his own verses to create the basis for "

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" in collaboration with

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. He participated in the first LP recording of " Kumbayah". Along with

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, he is credited with the creation of

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's version of "Bonny Hielan Laddie". He is a lecturer, researcher, and performer, especially in

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, and the

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area. he is living in Portland, Oregon.

Discography

*''We've Got Some Singing To Do'' (1958) The Folksmiths, featuring Joe Hickerson Folkways Records F-2407 *''Joe Hickerson With a Gathering of Friends'' (1970)

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*''Drive Dull Care Away Volumes 1 & 2'' (1976)

Filmography

*'' The Wobblies'' 1979 (song performer)

References

Bibliography

* Ray M. Lawless (1965)
Folksingers and Folksongs in America, p. 112-3
', . * Kristin Baggelaar and Donald Milton (1976)
Folk Music: More Than A Song, p. 175-6
', . * Dave Marsh and John Swenson (1979)
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External links

Joe Hickerson's website (archived 2011-08-03)Joe Hickerson
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