Woody Guthrie in Will Geer's apartment. Guthrie made his first recordings—several hours of conversation and songs recorded by the folklorist Alan Lomax for the Library of Congress—as well as an album, "Dust Bowl Ballads," for Victor Records in Camden, New Jersey. In February 1940 he wrote his most famous song, "This Land Is Your Land", as a response to what he felt was an overplaying of Irving Berlin's "God Bless America" on the radio. Guthrie thought the lyrics were unrealistic and complacent. He adapted the melody from an old gospel song, "Oh My Loving Brother", which had been adapted by the country
Do Re Mi (Woody Guthrie song) Other Rooms" (duet with Guy Clark), by Ani DiFranco on her 2000 EP "Swing Set" and on the Woody Guthrie tribute "'Til We Outnumber Em", by Dave Alvin on his live CD "Interstate City", and by Bob Dylan in "The People Speak" documentary in 2009. Do Re Mi (Woody Guthrie song) "Do Re Mi" is a folksong by American songwriter Woody Guthrie. The song deals with the experiences and reception of Dust Bowl migrants when they arrive in California. It is known for having two guitar parts, both recorded by Guthrie. Written by Woody Guthrie, the song is included on