This song was written by Sholom Secunda and Aaron Zeitlin and originally in Yiddish, known as “Dana Dana” (1941). In English translation it was called “Dona Dona,” but the n is doubled in Joan Baez’s popular version first recorded in 1960. The calf in the song represents the body, the seat of desire. The body and the animal soul that enlivens it desire pleasure, wealth, and honor. But like an animal, the body is a slave to these desires. The calf bound on the way to market to be slaughtered is a metaphor for the body’s journey towards death. The calf ( i.e. the body) is mournful bec… read more
This song was written by Sholom Secunda and Aaron Zeitlin and originally in Yiddish, known as “Dana Dana” (1941). In English translation it was calle… read more
This song was written by Sholom Secunda and Aaron Zeitlin and originally in Yiddish, known as “Dana Dana” (1941). In English translation it was called “Dona Dona,” but the n is doubled i… read more
Joan Baez, born on January 9th, 1941, is an American folk singer and a songwriter who is of mixed Mexican and Scottish descent. Baez rose to prominence in the early '60s with her stunning renditions of traditional balladry. In the late '60s and early '70s, Baez came into her songwriting own, penning many songs (most notably "Diamonds & Rust," a nostalgic piece about her ill-fated romance with Bob Dylan, and "Sweet Sir Galahad," a song about sister Mimi Fariña's ( of Richard & Mimi Fariña fame) second marriage, and continued to meld he… read more
Joan Baez, born on January 9th, 1941, is an American folk singer and a songwriter who is of mixed Mexican and Scottish descent. Baez rose to prominence in the early '60s with her stunn… read more
Joan Baez, born on January 9th, 1941, is an American folk singer and a songwriter who is of mixed Mexican and Scottish descent. Baez rose to prominence in the early '60s with her stunning renditions of traditional balladry. In th… read more
