24 Unforgettable Songs Guaranteed to Get Your Folks Grooving

Updated at: 20/03/2025

The term "best songs to hit the folks to" evokes a feeling of comforting familiarity, of music that transcends generations and connects us to something deeper. This isn't about fleeting trends; it's about songs that resonate with the human experience, songs that feel like coming home. This list celebrates the artists who have crafted these timeless melodies, weaving tales of love, loss, and longing that still echo in our hearts today. Whether it's the poignant storytelling of a folk icon's journey back to their roots, the soaring harmonies of a duo whose work defined a generation, or the raw emotion conveyed in a singer's intimate confession, these songs offer a powerful and varied listening experience.

From the wistful yearning of one artist's ode to simpler times, to the resilience found in another's anthem of unwavering devotion, this collection speaks to the enduring power of music to connect us. We're not just sharing a playlist; we're sharing a journey through a landscape of human emotions, beautifully captured in song. These tracks, crafted by artists with incredibly diverse yet impactful careers, offer a blend of reflection, hope, and an undeniable sense of shared humanity—a testament to the timeless appeal of truly great music. Prepare to be moved, to remember, and to rediscover the magic that only the best folk songs can provide.

  • Take Me Home, Country Roads
    1

    Take Me Home, Country Roads

    John Denver

    1971

    Poems, Prayers and Promises

  • Stubborn Love
    2

    Stubborn Love

    The Lumineers

    2012

    The Lumineers

  • The Sound of Silence
    3

    The Sound of Silence

    Simon , Garfunkel

    1964

  • The Boxer
    4

    The Boxer

    Simon , Garfunkel

    1969

  • Diamonds And Rust
    5

    Diamonds And Rust

    Joan Baez

    1975

    Diamonds & Rust

  • Turn! Turn! Turn!
    6

    Turn! Turn! Turn!

    The Byrds

    1965

    Turn! Turn! Turn!

  • Blowin' in the Wind
    7

    Blowin' in the Wind

    Bob Dylan

    1963

    The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan

  • The Times They Are A-Changin'
    8

    The Times They Are A-Changin'

    Bob Dylan

    1964

  • A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
    9

    A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall

    Bob Dylan

    1963

  • Last Goodbye
    10

    Last Goodbye

    Jeff Buckley

    1994

  • Wildwood Flower
    11

    Wildwood Flower

    Carter Family

    1928

  • This Land Is Your Land
    12

    This Land Is Your Land

    Woody Guthrie

    1944

  • For What It's Worth
    13

    For What It's Worth

    Buffalo Springfield

    1966

    Buffalo Springfield

  • Mr. Tambourine Man
    14

    Mr. Tambourine Man

    Bob Dylan

    1965

    Bringing It All Back Home

  • Both Sides Now
    15

    Both Sides Now

    Judy Collins

    1968

  • At Seventeen
    16

    At Seventeen

    Janis Ian

    1975

  • Freight Train
    17

    Freight Train

    Elizabeth Cotten

    1960

  • Early Morning Rain
    18

    Early Morning Rain

    Gordon Lightfoot

    1966

    Gord's Gold

  • Where Have All the Flowers Gone
    19

    Where Have All the Flowers Gone

    The Kingston Trio

    1962

  • Box of Rain
    20

    Box of Rain

    Grateful Dead

    1970

    American Beauty (2013 Remaster)

  • I Ain't Got No Home in This World Anymore
    21

    I Ain't Got No Home in This World Anymore

    Woody Guthrie

    1940

  • Universal Soldier
    22

    Universal Soldier

    Buffy Sainte-Marie

    1964

  • City of New Orleans
    23

    City of New Orleans

    Steve Goodman

    1971

  • The Circle Game
    24

    The Circle Game

    Joni Mitchell

    1970