I'd give my life : From Washington Square to Carnegie Hall, a journey by folk music
(Book + CD)

"Erik Darling of the Tarriers, the Weavers & the Rooftop Singers" -- Cover.

Includes an index, discography of Erik Darling, notes on the accompanying CD, photos from the uthor's life, and paintings by the author.

Accompanying CD titled "I'd Give My Life!" - Best of Erik Darling includes the following selections: True religion -- The dit dit song -- I love my love -- Walk right in blues -- The cuckoo -- Bright morning stars -- Shady grove -- Woody 1955 -- Woody 2002 -- Child, child -- Jumpin' Judy -- Moanin' dove -- Train tine -- Santa Claus is comin' -- Boll weevil -- God knows she ain't no angel -- Don't go mad -- I know where I'm going -- Shadrack -- The banana boat song (Studio) -- The banana boat song (Live) -- Rock Island line (Studio) -- Rock Island line (Live) -- Aunt Rhody's Christmas.

The autobiography of one of the influential figures of the American folk revival of the fifties and sixties. Erik Darling was a very accomplished banjo and guitar player in groups such as the Tarriers, the Weavers, and the Rooftop Singers. He died August 3, 2008 at the age of 74.