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: Fans have described the performance as "perfect" for heavy emotional moments, such as sea burials, due to its deep connection to American heritage. Song Origins

: It likely originated with fur traders traveling the Missouri River.

While many praised the album's energy, it was not without controversy. Some critics, like Robert Christgau, felt the "overblown" sound lacked the subtlety usually required for folk music. Even Pete Seeger himself, while appreciative of the recognition, famously remarked that he wished Springsteen hadn't used his name in the title, preferring the credit stay tucked inside the liner notes. bruce_springsteen_shenandoah_the_seeger_sessions

: A lush mix of violins, banjo, Hammond B3 organ, accordion, and a full horn section (tuba, saxophone, trumpet, and trombone).

: By the mid-1800s, it became a popular sea shanty among sailors worldwide. : Fans have described the performance as "perfect"

"Shenandoah" (also known as "Across the Wide Missouri") is a traditional folk song dating back to the early 19th century. Its lyrics have evolved over two centuries:

: Prominent contributions from Patti Scialfa , Soozie Tyrell, and other band members. Musical Interpretation Some critics, like Robert Christgau, felt the "overblown"

: It begins sparsely and gradually builds in intensity, mirroring the "rolling river" described in the lyrics.