Changin' Times finds Lester Flatt applying his deep-rooted traditional sensibility to the folk revival repertoire of Bob Dylan and Pete Seeger. Released in 1967, the album reflects the commercial pressures and cultural crosscurrents that pulled bluegrass artists toward contemporary folk material during the late 1960s. Flatt's warm, unhurried baritone brings a plainspoken authenticity to songs like "Blowin' in the Wind" and "Mr. Tambourine Man" that differs markedly from Dylan's own readings. The Foggy Mountain Boys provide crisp, understated support throughout. While the record represents a deliberate outreach to younger audiences, it also documents Flatt's broadening artistic range in the period following his split with Earl Scruggs.
Tracklist
- 1 Mr. Tambourine Man Source Recording 3:03
- 2 Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright Source Recording 3:20
- 3 Where Have All the Flowers Gone Source Recording 3:01
- 4 Blowin’ in the Wind Source Recording 2:38
- 5 This Land is Your Land Source Recording 2:44
- 6 It Ain’t Me Babe alt version Flatt & Scruggs