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At the Gate of Horn is the second solo album by American folk singer Odetta, first released in October 1957.[1] It was named for the Gate of Horn club in Chicago.

At the Gate of Horn
Studio album by Odetta
Released	October 1957 (1957)[1]
Studio	Esoteric Studios, New York City
Genre	Folk, blues
Label	Tradition, America
Producer	Paul Klein (re-issue)
Odetta chronology
Odetta Sings Ballads and Blues (1956) At the Gate of Horn (1957) My Eyes Have Seen (1959)

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Odetta is joined by bassist Bill Lee. Although the title suggests it is a live recording, it is a studio recording, recorded at Esoteric Studios in New York City.

At the Gate of Horn was re-released on CD by Rykodisc in 1997 and by Empire Musicwerks in 2006. Some tracks are included on the Collectables re-release The Best of Odetta: Ballads and Blues.

Track listing

All songs Traditional unless otherwise noted.

1. "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" – 1:53
2. "Sail Away Ladies, Sail Away" – 2:22
3. "The Gallows Pole" – 2:52
4. "Lowlands" – 2:36
5. "The Fox" – 1:49
6. "Maybe She Go" (Delaplain) – 1:47
7. "The Lass from the Low Countree" (John Jacob Niles) – 4:33
8. "Timber" (Gary) – 3:11
9. "Deep River" – 3:00
10. "Chilly Winds" – 2:43
11. "Greensleeves" – 2:50
12. "Devilish Mary" – 1:52
13. "All the Pretty Little Horses" – 3:01
14. "The Midnight Special" (Huddie Ledbetter) – 2:36
15. "Take This Hammer" (Ledbetter) – 3:25

Personnel

• Odetta Holmes – vocals, guitar
• Bill Lee – bass

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