Top 100 Best Folk Songs

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List of Greatest Folk Songs

Folk music (also known as Tradition music) is called as the music of people.Folk music defines the people,the nation and society.Folk music is as old as the music itself.There is no proper definition or characterization of Folk music.Generally those old songs which are extremely popular in pop culture but have no known composer are put in folk music.

Here is a list of Top 100 folk songs which were not only loved by people and critics but also influenced pop culture.As they have no known composer so here you will find those songs which are covered by famous musicians and bands.

If you find any of your favorite folk song missing then do let me know in comments.

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Top 10 Folk Songs

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# 10. For What It's Worth

By Buffalo Springfield

Track Artist Album  
For What It's Worth Buffalo Springfield Rhino Hi-Five: Buffalo Springfield - EP
Buffalo Springfield - For What Its Worth (good sound quality!)
by circle2491 | video info

29,219 ratings | 7,999,256 views
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# 9. I Got You Babe

By Sonny & Cher

Track Artist Album  
I Got You Babe Sonny & Cher The Beat Goes On: Best Of
I Got You Babe - Sonny and Cher Top of the Pops 1965
by kookoonutjob | video info

3,078 ratings | 1,280,353 views
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# 8. The Sound Of Silence

By Simon & Garfunkel

Track Artist Album  
The Sound of Silence Simon & Garfunkel The Best of Simon & Garfunkel
the sound of silence lyrics
by davyjones63 | video info

28,255 ratings | 6,271,811 views
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# 7. Do You Believe In Magic?

By The Lovin' Spoonful

Track Artist Album  
Do You Believe In Magic? The Lovin' Spoonful Do You Believe In Magic
Do You Believe In Magic - The Lovin' Spoonful - Lyrics
by slickdeals4u | video info

1,127 ratings | 318,210 views
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# 6. Turn! Turn! Turn!

By The Byrds

Track Artist Album  
Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) The Byrds Turn! Turn! Turn!
Turn! Turn! Turn! (to Everything There Is A Season)
by 373rna1s7ar | video info

2,950 ratings | 1,012,620 views
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# 5. Norwegian Wood

By The Beatles

Track Artist Album  
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) The Beatles The Beatles Box Set
The Beatles - Norwegian Wood
by Havix05 | video info

11,866 ratings | 5,015,384 views
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# 4. California Dreamin

By The Mamas & The Papas

Track Artist Album  
California Dreamin' The Mamas & The Papas The Mamas & The Papas Greatest Hits
The Mamas & The Papas: California Dreamin'
by gabrosz | video info

40,655 ratings | 11,042,749 views
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# 3. Blowin In the wind

By Bob Dylan

Track Artist Album  
Blowin' In the Wind Bob Dylan The Essential Bob Dylan
Peter Paul & Mary - Blowin in the wind
by thatsakeeper | video info

6,732 ratings | 2,935,598 views
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# 2. Like a Rolling Stone

By Bob Dylan

Track Artist Album  
Like a Rolling Stone Bob Dylan The Essential Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan - Like A Rolling Stone (ORIGINAL)
by UnstagedMusic | video info

18,870 ratings | 5,409,200 views
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# 1. Mr. Tambourine Man

By The Byrds

Track Artist Album  
Mr. Tambourine Man The Byrds Mr. Tambourine Man
The Byrds-"Mr. Tambourine Man"-Frankie Avalon-5/11/65
by mcd220 | video info

1,690 ratings | 1,131,616 views
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I love this lense! Folk music is my favorite and this page has some of my favorite songs. Thanks!

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Folk Music captures the pulse of a nation and its values for a particular time. Two of my favorite artists were John Denver and The Carpenters.

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  • TeagueChubak Jan 6, 2012 @ 3:36 pm | delete
    Mr. Tambourine Man! I used to listen to that song every single day.
  • Phillyfreeze69 Jan 1, 2012 @ 10:53 am | delete
    The Byrd's Turn! Turn! Turn! is a classic that is what is now called Evergreen Music!...lyrics and arrangement will be relevant for years to come.

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