Allen Ginsberg was an influential American poet and writer known for his role in the Beat Generation.
He won the National Book Award, one of the highest honors in American literature.
Ginsberg received the National Book Award for Poetry, highlighting his significant impact on the genre.
Biography
Early Life
Allen Ginsberg was born on June 3, 1926, in the United States. He grew up in a Jewish family and was deeply influenced by his cultural background and the tumultuous events of his time. Ginsberg's early experiences shaped his worldview and artistic sensibilities, leading him to explore themes of spirituality and social justice throughout his life.
Career
Ginsberg emerged as a prominent figure in the Beat Generation, known for his candid and confessional style of poetry. His most famous work, "Howl," challenged societal norms and became a defining piece of American literature. Over his career, he released numerous albums, including "The Ballad of the Skeletons" and "Songs of Innocence and Experience," showcasing his unique blend of spoken word and music. Ginsberg's artistic journey was marked by collaborations with various musicians and artists, reflecting his belief in the power of art as a vehicle for change.
Achievements and Legacy
Throughout his life, Ginsberg received several prestigious awards, including the National Book Award and the Guggenheim Fellowship, recognizing his contributions to literature and poetry. He was also an advocate for peace and social justice, receiving the War Resisters League Peace Award. Ginsberg's legacy continues to influence contemporary poets and musicians, as his work remains a testament to the power of self-expression and the pursuit of truth in art. He passed away on April 5, 1997, leaving behind a rich body of work that resonates with audiences to this day.
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Discography
Iron Horse2024
- 1.Iron Horse32:21
- 2.Iron Horse (The Orb’s End Hate remix)7:46
- 3.Iron Horse (ambient a cappella mix)14:08
- 4.Iron Horse (instrumental)11:31
- 5.Iron Horse (instrumental dub)11:31
At Reed College: The First Recorded Reading of Howl & Other Poems2021
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The Last Word on First Blues2016
- 1.Going to San Diego4:16
- 2.Vomit Express6:35
- 3.Jimmy Berman [Gay Lib Rag]4:04
- 4.NY Youth Call Annunciation4:37
- 5.CIA Dope Calypso3:32
- 6.Put Down Yr Cigarette Rag2:54
- 7.Sickness Blues4:49
- 8.Broken Bone Blues3:31
- 9.Stay Away From the White House4:16
- 10.Hard-On Blues2:36
- 11.Guru Blues4:05
- 12.Everybody Sing2:34
- 13.Gospel Nobel Truths4:42
- 14.Bus Ride to Suva3:12
- 15.Prayer Blues6:22
- 16.Love Forgiven2:33
- 17.Father Death Blues3:48
- 18.Dope Fiend Blues3:12
- 19.Tyger1:58
- 20.You Are My Dildo5:15
- 21.Old Pond5:03
- 22.No Reason1:54
- 23.My Pretty Rose Tree1:57
- 24.Capitol Air4:30
- 25.Nurses Song9:17
- 26.Spring (Merrily Welcome)5:22
- 27.September on Jessore Road14:34
- 28.Lay Down Yr Mountain4:43
- 29.Slack Key Guitar3:49
- 30.Reef Mantra3:08
- 31.NY Blues2:57
- 32.Come Along Vietnam [Rehearsal]2:42
- 33.Airplane Blues [Live at Folk City]8:37
- 34.Feeding the Raspberries to Grow [Live at Folk City]4:41
- 35.Do the Mediation Rock4:13
First Blues2006
- 1.Going to San Diego4:16
- 2.Vomit Express6:35
- 3.Jimmy Berman (Gay Lib Rag)4:04
- 4.NY Youth Call Annunciation4:38
- 5.CIA Dope Calypso3:33
- 6.Put Down Yr Cigarette Rag2:54
- 7.Sickness Blues4:51
- 8.Broken Bone Blues3:31
- 9.Stay Away From White House4:18
- 10.Hard-On Blues2:34
- 11.Guru Blues4:03
- 12.Everybody Sing2:35
- 13.Gospel Nobel Truths4:46
- 14.Bus Ride Ballad to Suva3:12
- 15.Prayer Blues - 19726:22
- 16.Love Forgiven2:33
- 17.Father Death Blues3:50
- 18.Dope Fiend Blues3:14
- 19.Tyger1:57
- 20.You Are My Dildo5:16
- 21.Old Pond5:04
- 22.No Reason1:53
- 23.My Pretty Rose Tree1:58
- 24.Capitol Air4:29
Wichita Vortex Sutra2004
- 1.Turn Right Next Corner2:52
- 2.Thy Sins Are Forgiven, Wichita!2:25
- 3.Approaching Salina2:17
- 4.Thrills of Fear2:06
- 5.II Face the Nation3:45
- 6.A Black Horse Bends Its Head to the Stubble1:42
- 7.Stop, and Eat More Flesh3:20
- 8.N B C S U P a P I n S L I F E4:11
- 9.Here's Marysville2:59
- 10.I'm an Old Man Now, and a Lonesome Man in Kansas7:16
- 11.Cars Passing Their Messages Along Country Crossroads3:00
- 12.Future Speeding on Swift Wheels7:02
Holy Soul Jelly Roll: Poems and Songs 1949-19931994
- 1.Walking at Night in Key West0:45
- 2.A Mad Gleam0:35
- 3.The Green Automobile8:54
- 4.A Supermarket in California2:43
- 5.Howl (For Carl Solomon)32:01
- 6.Footnote to Howl3:33
- 7.America9:04
- 8.Sunflower Sutra6:23
- 9.Green Valentine Blues3:02
- 10.Death to Van Gogh's Ear10:10
- 11.Kaddish (For Naomi Ginsberg 1894-1956)63:50
- 12.To Aunt Rose3:31
- 13.Kral Majales (King of May)5:04
- 14.Guru3:28
- 15.Wales Visitation6:50
- 16.The End2:06
- 17.I Am a Victim of Telephone1:34
- 18.The Echoing Green1:26
- 19.The Lamb1:14
- 20.Little Boy Lost / Little Boy Found1:08
- 21.Laughing Song1:27
- 22.The Sick Rose1:41
- 23.Nurse's Song (Experience)2:11
- 24.City Midnight Junk Strains (For Frank O'Hara)4:48
- 25.A Cradle Song5:03
- 26.Infant Joy2:19
- 27.The Fly0:46
- 28.Voice of the Bard1:14
- 29.School Boy3:53
- 30.A Dream6:18
- 31.Who Be Kind To7:22
- 32.First Party at Ken Kesey's With Hell's Angels1:17
- 33.Pacific High Studio Mantras (Om Ah Hum Vajra Guru Padma Siddhi Hum)5:27
- 34.Wichita Vortex Sutra Part 37:43
- 35.Nurse's Song (Innocence)7:19
- 36.Pull My Daisy1:38
- 37.Capitol Air6:09
- 38.Written in My Dreams by W.C. Williams2:17
- 39.CIA Dope Calypso3:30
- 40.Vomit Express6:37
- 41.Please Master4:55
- 42.The Little Fish Devours the Big Fish5:01
- 43.Prayer Blues6:00
- 44.Birdbrain6:44
- 45.Gospel Noble Truths4:43
- 46.Hum Bom2:59
- 47.Airplane Blues4:25
- 48.On Neal's Ashes0:46
- 49.September on Jessore Road10:37
- 50.Father Death Blues3:46
- 51.Do the Meditation Rock4:18
- 52.After Lalon3:26
Hydrogen Jukebox1993
- 1.Hydrogen Jukebox: Song #1 from Iron Horse6:41
- 2.Hydrogen Jukebox: Song #2 Jahweh and Allah Battle3:40
- 3.Hydrogen Jukebox: Song #3 from Iron Horse2:54
- 4.Hydrogen Jukebox: Song #4 To P.O.3:42
- 5.Hydrogen Jukebox: Song #5 from Crossing Nation; Over Denver Again; Going to Chicago and To Poe: Over the Planet, Air Albany-Baltimore5:42
- 6.Hydrogen Jukebox: Song #6 from Wichta Vortex Sutra7:45
- 7.Hydrogen Jukebox: Song #7 from Howl, Part II5:56
- 8.Hydrogen Jukebox: Song #8 from Cabin in the Rockies4:23
- 9.Hydrogen Jukebox: Song #9 from Nagasaki Days (Numbers in Red Notebook)0:40
- 10.Hydrogen Jukebox: Song #10 Aunt Rose4:58
- 11.Hydrogen Jukebox: Song #11 from The Green Automobile6:00
- 12.Hydrogen Jukebox: Song #12 from N.S.A. Dope Calypso5:39
- 13.Hydrogen Jukebox: Song #13 from Nagasaki Days (Everybody’s Fantasy)5:07
- 14.Hydrogen Jukebox: Song #14 Ayers Rock/Uluru Song and “Throw Out the Yellow Journalists…”4:06
- 15.Hydrogen Jukebox: Song #15 Father Death Blues (from Don’t Grow Old)5:14
Cosmopolitan Greetings1993
- 1.Jumping the Gun on the Sun10:31
- 2.Happening Now?11:21
- 3.Those Two & Maturity7:01
- 4.Bop Lyrics8:34
- 5.7th Avenue Express11:03
- 6.Szene - Fun (NY Death)7:58
- 7.Szene - An Eastern Ballad11:36
- 8.Szene - Prophecy8:58
- 9.Szene - Death March3:34
The Lion For Real1989
- 1.Scribble0:48
- 2.Complaint of the Skeleton to Time3:02
- 3.Xmas Gift1:49
- 4.To Aunt Rose3:30
- 5.The Lion for Real5:44
- 6.Refrain3:30
- 7.The Shrouded Stranger3:15
- 8.Gregory Corso's Story2:17
- 9.Cleveland, the Flats2:59
- 10.The End2:07
- 11.Stanzas: Written at Night in Radio City5:07
- 12.Sunset1:42
- 13.Hum Bom!4:01
- 14.Kral Majales5:11
- 15.Guru3:31
- 16.Ode to Failure2:42
- 17.C'mon Jack2:42
Üvöltés1987
- 1.Gospel Noble Truths (Nemes Igazságok Evangéliuma)4:33
- 2.Könnygáz Rag (Tear Gas Rag)1:37
- 3.Guru Blues5:04
- 4.Jöjj Vissza Karácsony (Come Back Christmas)3:45
- 5.Kávéház Varsóban (Café in Warsaw)4:45
- 6.Sickness Blues (Betegség Blues)4:58
- 7.Üvöltés (Howl) / Carl Solomonért / Részletek26:50
Holy Soul and Jelly Roll1986
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Meditation Rock1983
- 1.Do the Meditation Rock5:37
- 2.My Pretty Rose Tree1:41
- 3.Bird Brain6:02
- 4.Airplane Blues5:55
- 5.Prayer Blues6:01
- 6.Howl25:42
New York Blues: Rags, Ballads & Harmonium Songs1981
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Songs of Innocence and Experience1970
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Howl and Other Poems1959
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Two Evenings With Allen Ginsberg
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Ballad of the Lights2010
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Kral Majales / Midget Love1998
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September on Jessore Road / Grüss Aus Wien1983
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Allen Ginsberg in Wuppertal: Poems and Songs 19802004
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The Ballad of the Skeletons1996
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The Lion for Real1989
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The Voice of the Poet Series - Allen Ginsberg
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Achievements
- Award
- Guggenheim Fellowship
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- National Book Award
- Award
- War Resisters League Peace Award
- Award
- National Book Award for Poetry
- Award
- Robert Frost Medal
- Award
- Golden Wreath
- Award
- John Jay Award
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