“Inside Llewyn Davis,” the new film from the Coen Brothers, takes place in the folk music milieu of early-1960s New York City. The titular character, played by Oscar Issac, is a struggling folk musician who, in typical Coen Brothers fashion, goes on a hellish journey toward (possible) discovery. The soundtrack, filled with folk classics — many of them made famous by Dave Van Ronk, whose life provides the foundation for the story — is one of the best of the year.
These songs have a long history, and have been performed by many great artists over the years. On the occasion of the film’s opening weekend, ARTINFO presents an alternate soundtrack to “Inside Llewyn Davis.” Below, you’ll find the same songs, all performed by different artists. You can listen to each song separately, or check out our Spotify playlist below. Enjoy.
Dave Van Ronk, “Hang Me, Oh Hang Me”
Bob Dylan, “Dink’s Song”
Tom Paxton, “The Last Thing On My Mind”
Hoyt Axton, “Five Hundred Miles”
Mickey Woods, “Please Mr. Kennedy”
Karen Dalton, “Green Rocky Road”
Bascom Lamar Lunsford, “The Death of Queen Jane”
Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, “Roving Gambler”
The Clancy Brothers, “The Shoals of Herring”
Luke Kelly, “The Auld Triangle”
Dave Van Ronk, “Dink’s Song”
Bob Dylan, “Farewell”
Kate & Anna McGarrigle, “Green Green Rocky Road”
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